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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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