Transcript powder puff auto`s

POWDER PUFF
AUTO’S
Beginners’ Automotive
Training for Moms
Changing a Flat Tire
Several easy steps to making a
big deal turn into a small glitch.
Identifying a Flat
– A car with a
punctured tire has
no air pressure, it
rides on the rim.
The spare must be
put on.
Locating Spare
– The spare, along
with the jack, is
usually in the trunk.
Some vehicles store
the spar under the
car.
Setting the Jack
– Some cars have a
marked place for the
jack to rest on.
Others, you must set
the jack on any
sturdy place such as
a frame-rail or a
control arm.
Loosening the Lug Nuts
– Set the jack so that
it is under pressure
but the vehicle is not
yet of the ground.
Break each lug nut
loose, one by one,
but do not remove
them.
Remove Flat Tire
– Raise the car so that
the tire is off the
ground. Remove all
of the lug nuts. Pull
of the tire and set it
down. Be careful
while doing this so
as not to rock the
car and drop it of the
jack.
Put On Spare
– Put the spare in
place and spin the
lug nuts on with your
hand. Snug them
in a star pattern with
a wrench so that tire
is centered.
Finish Tightening the Lug Nuts
– Bring the car down
so that the spare
touches the ground.
Use the lug wrench
to fully tighten the
lug nuts. Bring the
car down all that
way and put away
your tools.
Voila, Your Done!
Checking Under the Hood
Making sure all your fluids and
your battery are in perfect
operating order.
Checking Oil Level
– First and foremost,
oil level is key for
proper engine
operation. The oil
dipstick is either
labeled or a bright
color so that it’s easy
to find. Pull out the
dipstick and wipe it
off with a rag.
Proper Oil Level
– Dip the dipstick back
into it’s holder and
bring it up to check
the oil level. The
level should be at
the top of the hash
marks. If the oil is
to dark/dirty, it might
be time to change it.
Checking Coolant Level
– To check the coolant,
look at the side of
the overflow tank
and make sure the
level is at the MAX
mark. Also, check to
see if the coolant is
clean and still at it’s
original color.
Checking Transmission Fluid
– If a car is equipped
with an automatic
transmission, the
fluid in it must be at
the proper level. To
check it, start the car
and follow the same
procedure as the oil
level, only with the
car running.
Checking Power-Steering Fluid
– To check the powersteering fluid, locate
the fluid reservoir.
Remove the cap and
you will notice that
the dipstick is built
right into it. Simply
dip it and check the
fluid.
Filling Windshield-Washer Fluid
– The windshieldwasher fluid tank
should always be
filled, just in case.
To fill it, locate the
tank and fill it until
the tank is filled to
the top.
Inspecting the Battery
– Without the battery,
your car would not
start. For this
reason, it is
important to make
sure that the battery
is clean, dry, and
that the terminals
are shiny and not
corroded.
Your Car Is Now Ready To Go!