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MECHANIC DIESEL - CITS

LESSON 118 - 120: Importance of measuring/ inspecting

the engine components for wear to
decide serviceability

Objectives

At the end of this lesson you shall be able to
• measure and Inspect engine components for wear
• decide serviceability for engine components.

• Regular inspections help identify engine components before major breakdowns occur
• Periodic inspection of engine components reduces the risk of accidents caused by engine components

• Proper engine inspection and maintenance keeps the engine running well
• Inspection of friction in engine components enables timely repairs and minimizes financial losses
• Proper type inspection increases engine life
• Proper inspection of engine components reduces the chances of engine failure and car break down
• Regular inspection also reduces the maintenance cost of the engine

• Proper maintenance of the car and engine helps in getting good resale value of the car
• If the engine is well maintained, the pollution emitted from the engine is less and thus does not harm the
environment

• Identifying worn out engine components helps reduce future risk
• Helps identify worn components that affect engine performance thereby increasing fuel consumption and
pollution
• Regular inspections help maintain engine performance consistency over time

• Regular inspections ensure that the engine is reliable enough to allow the vehicle to be used for emergency
or industrial work.
• Regular inspections help reduce the cost of vehicle breakdowns

• Proper maintenance of the engine leads to less breakdowns and makes customers happy
• A regular inspection helps in solving problems in the engine
• Regular inspection keeps abreast of new changes and improvements in engine technology

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