Slide 2 The primary learning outcomes desirable from this lesson
are as follows: 1)Become knowledgeable concerning the various types
of vehicle insurance and their functions 2)Learn how a variety of
factors contribute to higher or lower insurance rates 3)Understand
the correct procedures if involved in a collision 4)Realize that
there are post-collision considerations even days after the
incident Unit: Vehicle Maintenance Slide 3 Slide 4 This lesson will
focus upon things the average person, with a little knowledge and
desire, can do to help maintain their car in good operating
condition. There are many things that you can do to keep your car
in good condition, but there are some things that need to be left
to mechanics. Slide 5 Power Systems Ignition/Electrical System
Involved in the ignition process and provides electrical power
needed to operate a vehicle. Lubrication System The use of oil,
grease, and other substances to reduce damage to moving parts from
heat caused by friction. Cooling Systems Provides additional
cooling and source of heat for your vehicles interior in cold
weather. Emission System Takes the exhaust created by burning fuel
and forces it through the exhaust system to outside of the vehicle.
Slide 6 What You Can Do Check your tire pressure Rotate your tires
Check and change your oil Check and fill various fluid levels
Replace air filter, fuses Changing bulbs and lights Change a flat
tire, jump start a car Slide 7 Checking Tire Pressure (check at
every fuel fill up) To check your tire pressure first unscrew the
air cap off of the tire rim. Then use a pressure gauge to check
your tire pressure and compare it to the sticker on the inside of
the door. If your tire pressure is low, you should add air to your
tire as recommended. What do you knowaboutcheckingtirepressure?What
knowaboutcheckingtirepressure? Slide 8 Checking Tire Pressure It is
also a very convenient way to check your tire pressure. Some newer
cars will alert you when your tire pressure is low by displaying it
on the dash board. Slide 9 Tire Rotation (usually about every 5000
miles) Tire rotation will allow your tires to last much longer.
Refer to your vehicles users manual for the proper tire rotation
patterns and for how often they should be rotated. For you to do
this job youll need these... What do you knowabouttirerotation?What
knowabouttirerotation? Slide 10 Checking Your Oil To check your
oil, first pop the hood Find your dipstick, pull it out and wipe it
off with a rag. Reinsert it. Then pull it back out and check the
level of oil on the dipstick. Add oil if you are 1 quart or more
down from full What do you knowaboutcheckingyouroil?What
knowaboutcheckingyouroil? Slide 11 Adding oil First locate the oil
fill cap under the hood. Remove the oil fill cap. Add the proper
type of oil according to the owners manual for your car. (an oil
funnel will keep drips to a minimum ) How often should you change
the oil? change the oil? How often should you change the oil?
change the oil? Slide 12 When To Change Your Oil About every 3,000
- 5,000 miles or 3 months See owners manual for specifics Slide 13
Checking Brake Fluid What do you knowaboutchecking the brake fluid?
What do you knowaboutchecking the brake fluid? What are warnings of
bad brakes? What are warnings of bad brakes? Slide 14 Bad Brakes
warning If your brake warning light is on and your parking brake is
not set then you may have a problem with your braking system If you
notice a squealing noise when braking it could mean your brake pads
are worn and need replacing. Slide 15 Checking Windshield Washer
Fluid What is the usualcolorofwindshield washer fluid? What is the
usualcolorofwindshield washer fluid? Slide 16 Engine Temperature
You should frequently check your temperature gauge while driving.
If your car begins to overheat, especially in hot weather you
should turn on the heater and fan on high; if the engine
temperature does not soon lower you should pull over and let your
car cool down. Gauge reads hot Slide 17 Engine Temperature After
the engine has safely cooled down (it may be an hour) remove the
radiator cap. If the fluid level is low add a 50/50 mix of
anti-freeze and water. Slide 18 Know your fluids If you notice
fluids under your car where it is normally parked, than you most
likely have a leak which needs to be professionally checked out.
Motor oil: check under engine Transmission fluid: check under
carback part of engine Coolant: check water pump, radiator or hose
Power steering fluid: check system Water: usually condensation
Slide 19 Changing air filter Air filters come in various shapes and
sizes. It is recommended that they be changed about every 30,000
miles (more frequently in dusty conditions) Its usually a simple
procedure of removing of a wing nut or some screws What do you
knowabout changing changing an air filter? What do you knowabout
changing changing an air filter? Slide 20 Things better left to
professionals (unless youve had special training and have access to
the proper equipment) Major tune-ups: often require technical
equipment Engine problems: noises, fluid leaks; odors, broken
belts, hoses, vibrations Transmission problems Rotating tires Brake
jobs Radiator flushing Air conditioning Exhaust / steering system
Most electrical problems Slide 21 Emissions Testing Since cars are
the largest cause of carbon monoxide pollution and smog, they need
to be tested to pass emissions tests to keep our air clean. What do
you knowaboutEmissionsTesting?What knowaboutEmissionsTesting? Slide
22 Your tire blows out What do you do? In Motion magazine, a
General Motors publication Pull off the road so that you are safely
out of the flow of traffic Try to stop on a straight part of the
road, (onto the shoulder) so that passing traffic can see you from
a distance Turn on your hazard flashers Slide 23 Jack lug wrench
Spare tire Safety Note: A car can slip off of a jack, so never put
yourself in a position where the car could fall on you. Whattools
are needed to change a tire? a tire?Whattools are needed to change
a tire? a tire? Slide 24 1. Shift to Park Set the parking brake 2.
Block the wheel that is diagonally opposite the flat tire. Use a
block of wood or a large rock to firmly secure the wheel. Slide 25
3. Take out spare tire, jack, and lug wrench. (they may be in the
truck consult owners manual for exact location) Position jack under
the car according to instructions. 4. Jack up the car high enough
so the flat tire still touches the ground. Slide 26 5. Remove the
wheel cover or hubcap and loosen the lug nuts. Some cars do not
have hubcaps...consult your owners manual for proper instructions
in removing the tire Slide 27 6. Jack up the car until the flat
tire completely clears the ground. Use the lug wrench to completely
remove the nuts and place them in the wheel cover. Sometimes the
lug nuts are tight and difficult to loosen If you can't loosen
them, try putting some of your weight on the lug wrench to loosen
them You will want the flat tire about 6 inches off the ground
because the spare tire is fully inflated and will require more
ground clearance Slide 28 7. Removing the wheel Its easiest to grab
the tire at the 9 and 3 oclock positions - Pull the wheel straight
toward you, and off the car Slide 29 8. Position the spare tire
directly in front of the wheel well Lift the spare tire and
position it on the threaded bolts Push the tire onto the car until
it cannot go any farther Replace the lug nuts on the bolts and
tighten them, but not too tight...just enough to hold the tire in
place while you lower the car Slide 30 10. Lower the car with the
jack until the car is again resting on all four tires Alternately
tighten the lug nuts Slide 31 Lower the car with the jack until the
car is again resting on all four tires Alternately tighten the lug
nuts Safety Note: Do not use smaller spare tire for more than 50
miles. 4 3 2 1 Lower the car and put on the wheel cover