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Afternoon
Class!
ATTENDANCE
 Welcome
Welcome to
to TLE
TLE
2nd
2nd Quarter
Quarter
Grade
Grade 88

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICING
MELLITHZ N. BALADJAY
INTERPRET SIGNS AND
SYMBOLS
AUTOMOTIVE MATERIALS AND
CONSUMABLES
 Brake discs & pads

Brake pads are an integral part of your car’s

braking system, and vital in terms of vehicle
safety. Without brake pads your wheels would wear
down, the stopping power would be
reduced, and the overall braking system would be
damaged, so getting the correct brake
pads for your vehicle is just as important.
 Oil
Changing the oil in your car is one of the most important
pieces of preventive maintenance
you can undertake. The oil lubricates the engine
absorbing the heat, as well as reducing the friction,
allowing the internal parts to work
together smoothly without overheating.
 Batteries

The battery in your car has never

been more important than it is
today. Most battery
manufacturers say their batteries
have a life of 3-4 years or longer,
but with real-world usage
(and of course subject to weather
conditions, additional loads from
GPS, phones, tablets,
etc) so it’s usually worth replacing
them every two to three years (2-3
years).
 Air filter

- filters the air that’s brought into the

engine to aid combustion. It needs to be
free from
contaminants such as dust, leaves and
insects so they don’t clog up the fuel and
combustion
systems. A new air filter will be almost
perfectly white but if you see your air
filter is very
dark and discolored, better change it.
 Windscreen wipers

Windscreen wipers should usually be

replaced annually [1 year], but if you
drive more than
18,000 miles a year, it’s probably best
to replace them every six months[6
mos]. A worn
windscreen wiper will not just impair
your vision but they can also scratch
your windscreen.
 Bulbs

Another vital part of

vehicle safety both for
you and other drivers
on the roads.
 Tyres

Tyres are the most important part

of your car. They’re the only part of
the vehicle that
touches the ground; they control
your steering, braking, acceleration,
and they help iron out
those bumps in the road
 Coolant

More than just water,

coolant is the fluid that
draws heat from the
engine, then releases it
through the radiator and
the heat exchanger and is
often called antifreeze.
 Fuel

There are three main choices

available: leaded and
unleaded petrol, and diesel.
Make sure you put the
correct fuel for your engine in
the tank, if not, it otherwise
can potentially
lead to serious engine
damage.