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MECHANIC DIESEL - CITS



           EXERCISE 1.4:  Preventive  maintenance of a light motor

                                      vehicle


            Objectives
           At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
           •  check condition of the antifreeze
           •  check condition of the engine oil
           •  check condition of the brake fluid
           •  check condition of the wind shield washer
           •  check battery condition
           •  check pump belt tension
           •  check bearing steering and suspension components
           •  check underhood oil leaks
           •  check dash board indicators
           •  check electrical accessories
           •  check car a/c effect.

           Requirements

           Tools/Materials
           •  A running diesel engine                          •  Coolant
           •  Two or four post lift                            •  Distilled water
           •  Multi meter                                      •  Engine oil
           •  Thermometer                                      •  Brake oil
           •  Refractometer                                    •  Wind shield washer
           •  Brake oil tester


            Procedure

           1  Park the vehicle in a level surface.

           2  Apply hand brake.
           3  Put the gear in reverse position.
           4  Open the bonnet.

           TASK 1: Check coolant
           •  Identify the anti freeze bottle.
           •  Check the level of the anti freeze.

           •  Remove the anti freeze bottle cap.
           •  Confirm colour of the antifreeze solution.
           •  Take a few drops of antifreeze.
           •  Put these drops  in the refractometer.

           •  Check the quality of the antifreeze solution.
           •  Top the antifreeze solution if necessary.







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