Engine Flashcards

1
Q

Passenger side:
What parts do you check?

7

A

Frame

Washer fluid reservoir
Coolant reservoir

Alternator
Water pump

Lower radiator hose
Air intake hose

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Passenger side:

Frame

A

Not cracked, bent or broken

No illegal holes or welds

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Passenger side:

Washer fluid reservoir
Coolant reservoir

A

Not cracked or broken
All caps are present
Properly mounted to the vehicle
I see no leaks

I see the fluid levels are filled to the proper level
I will fill them here

  • coolant - if the coolant reservoir was not see-through I would wait for the engine to cool, remove the And visually check the level and fill as needed.

I’m checking the wires, they are not cut burnt or frayed. All fittings are tight

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Passenger side:

Lower radiator hose
Air intake hose

A

The metal is not cracked bent or broken
The rubber is not cracked dry rotted or broken
They are properly mounted to the vehicle
all fittings are present and tight

I see no leaks with the radiator hose

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5
Q

Passenger side:

Alternator
Water pump

A

Both are not cracked or broken
They are securely mounted to the vehicle
All hardware is present

They are belt driven
The belts are not cracked, dry rotted or frayed
When pushed in the center there should be no more than 3/4” of play

Alternator - wiring is not cut,
burnt or frayed
I see No exposed wires
All fittings are present and tight

Water pump - I see no leaks

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6
Q

Engine - Drivers Side

What parts do you check?

9

A
Air filter
Upper radiator hose
Air compressor
Air compressor governor
Power-steering pump
Power steering reservoir(w/ hoses)
Oil dipstick
Oil filler tube
Splash guard
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7
Q

Engine - Drivers Side

Air filter
Upper radiator hose

A

Air filter
not cracked, bent or broken
Properly mounted to the vehicle

Upper radiator hose
Metal - cracked, bent or broken
Rubber - not cracked dry rotted or broken
All hardware is present and all fittings are tight
I see no leaks

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Engine - Drivers Side:

Air compressor
Air compressor governor

A

Air compressor:
Not cracked, bent or broken
All hardware is present and securely mounted to the vehicle
The hoses are not cracked dry rotted or broken and all fittings are tight

It is gear driven
- If it was belt driven I would check the tension by pressing on the center. There should be no more than 3/4” of play
I hear no leaks

Air compressor governor:
Located inside the air compressor
Not cracked or broken 
functioning properly
It cuts in at 100psi and out at 125psi
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9
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Engine - Drivers Side:

Power steering pump
Power steering reservoir

A

Power steering pump:
not cracked or broken securely mounted to the vehicle
It is gear driven

Power steering reservoir:
It is not cracked or broken
Securely mounted to the vehicle
The hoses are not crack dry rotted and broken
All hardware is present and fittings are tight

I will check the level here
I will remove the cap to look at the dipstick and insure that is filled to the proper level
I see no leaks

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10
Q

Engine - Drivers Side:

Oil dipstick
Oil filler tube

A

Both Are not bent or broken
Properly mounted to the vehicle
I see no leaks

Oil dipstick
This is where I check the oil level. I will remove the dipstick, wipe clean, re-insert, and remove again for a proper reading

Oil filler tube
I will add oil here
And ensure the Cap is secure

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11
Q

Splash guard

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Not crack bent or broken
Not missing any nuts, bolts or screws
Securely mounted to the vehicle

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