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Auto Upkeep 1st Edition Lab Activities by Chapter

Below are the objectives of the lab activities included on the CD for each chapter of Auto Upkeep.
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Chapter 1

Car Identification Activity

  • Identify VIN, make, model, year, type, and engine size.


Chapter 2

Buying an Automobile Activity

  • Research buying a car, MSRP, Dealer invoice, and dealer cost.

Chapter 3

Automotive Expenses Activity

  • Calculate loan payment and sales tax.
  • Calculate insurance, license, and registration.
  • Calculate estimated fuel expense.
  • Calculate estimated maintenance and unexpected repairs.

Chapter 4

Safety and Garage Layout Activity

  • Identify and become familiar with emergency equipment.
  • Identify and become familiar with safety equipment.
  • Become familiar with garage.
Chapter 5

Auto Care Activities

  • Clean the exterior of a vehicle.
  • Clean the interior of a vehicle.
  • Wax the finish on a vehicle.


Chapter 6

Fluid Level Check Activity

  • Check the engine oil.
  • Check the transmission fluid.
  • Check the power steering fluid.
  • Check the brake fluid.
  • Check the clutch fluid.
  • Check the differential fluid.
  • Check the coolant.
  • Check the battery electrolyte.
  • Check the windshield washer fluid.

Chapter 7

Electrical System Activities

  • Clean and test a battery.
  • Test the alternator.
  • Jump-start a vehicle.
  • Replace various lights on a vehicle.
  • Test the starter.

Chapter 8

Oil Change Activity

  • Change oil and filter on a vehicle.

Chapter 9

Fuel System Activities

  • Identify components of the fuel system.
  • Replace the air filter on a vehicle.
  • Replace the CCV filter on a vehicle.
  • Replace the PCV valve on a vehicle.
  • Replaces the vapor canister filter on a vehicle.
  • Replace the fuel filter on a vehicle.
Chapter 10

Cooling System Activity

  • Test, inspect, and service the cooling system
  • Test the thermostat.


Chapter 11

Ignition System Activity

  • Install spark plugs.
  • Inspect, test, and install spark plug wires.
  • Inspect and install distributor cap and rotor.

Chapter 12

Tire Inspection and Rotation Activity

  • Change a spare tire.
  • Inspect and perform basic service procedures on suspension.
  • Inspect and perform basic service procedures on steering components.
  • Inspect tires and perform a tire rotation.

Chapter 13

Brake Inspection Activity

  • Inspect the disc brakes on a vehicle.
Chapter 14

Drivetrain Activities

  • Identify and locate the transmission on a vehicle.
  • Identify the location of the drive shaft.
  • Identify the location of the constant velocity shafts and/or U-joints.
  • Check the transmission fluid.


Chapter 15

Exhaust and Emissions Activities

  • Inspect the tail pipe, intermediate exhaust pipe, and exhaust pipe.
  • Inspect the muffler and catalytic converter.
  • Identify the oxygen sensor, PCV valve, charcoal canister, and EGR valve.
  • Inspect the exhaust system for leaks.