How Much Do You Understand About Auto Tech?

Identify basic shop safety protocols.

• Basic shop safety protocols include wearing safety gear, keeping the workspace clean, and following safety signs and instructions.

• Basic shop safety protocols include ignoring safety signs and working barefoot.

• Basic shop safety protocols include using damaged tools and running in the shop.

• Basic shop safety protocols include eating and drinking near machines.

Identify some basic hand tools and uses.

Identify vehicle label and VIN locations on the car.

Demonstrate safe vehicle lifting with lift and jack/jack stands.

• Safe vehicle lifting involves positioning the lift or jack/jackstands at the correct points and ensuring the vehicle is stable before working underneath.

• Safe vehicle lifting means lifting the vehicle from any convenient spot regardless of stability.

• Safe vehicle lifting is only about how quickly you can lift the vehicle, not where you place the lift or jack.

• Safe vehicle lifting requires no attention to the vehicle's balance or support points.

Describe the use of a Brake Lathe.

• A Brake Lathe is used to resurface brake rotors or drums to ensure smooth braking.

• A Brake Lathe is used to inflate tires to the correct pressure.

• A Brake Lathe is used to align the wheels of a vehicle.

• A Brake Lathe is used to change engine oil.

Tell what you know about Multi-Point Vehicle Inspections _______________

Check/refill/service fluids.

• Check and refill fluids such as engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and windshield washer fluid.

• Only check tire pressure and battery terminals.

• Refill only the fuel tank and ignore other fluids.

• Check and refill only the air conditioning refrigerant.

Replace windshield wipers___________

Inspect belts/hoses_______________

• Check belts and hoses for wear, cracks, leaks, or other damage and replace if necessary.

• Tighten all belts and hoses regardless of condition.

• Only inspect belts, not hoses.

• Replace all belts and hoses every month without inspection.

Why is it important to perform a Tire Rotation/Torque lug nuts to specification_____________