ENGINE SERVICING

TOPIC. NO. 1 ENGINE MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE MAINTENANCE

- It prevents trouble to arise

EXAMPLE:
Suppose there is a part in the ignition system that will be worn out very soon but
because you conduct regular engine maintenance you have notice it then repair or replace it
before trouble occur.

DEFINITION OF ENGINE TUNE-UP

1. Light once over check of the engine that takes in only the more obvious trouble spot.
2. The use of proper engine testing instrument to do a careful and complete analysis of an
engine component.
3. The process of adjusting everything to specification
4. The engine maintenance which includes repairing or replacing all worn out parts.

TWO KINDS OF TUNE-UP

1. MINOR TUNE-UP – Requires checking, cleaning and adjusting operation.
2. MAJOR TUNE-UP – Requires replacing and adjusting operation.

EXAMPLE OF MINOR TUNE-UP

1. CHECKING OF BATTERY
a. Electrolyte level of each cell
b. Specific gravity of electrolyte level use hydrometer tester.
c. Check voltage by using voltmeter.
2. CHECKING OF COOLANT (VISUAL)
a. Coolant level inside the radiator
b. Presence of coolant in the level.
c. Leak in the radiator
3. CHECKING OF BELT
a. Cracks
b. Belt tension
4. CLEANING OF AIR CLEANER ELEMENT.
5. CHECKING OF ENGINE OIL.
a. Oil quantity
b. Oil level
6. CHECKING OF SPRAY PLUG
a. Condition of spark plug
b. Spark plug gap.
7. CONTACT POINT
a. Checking
b. Cleaning
c. Adjusting
8. ENGINE TIMING OR IGNITION TIMING
a. Checking
b. Adjust if necessary.
9. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT.
a. Air and fuel adjusting screw
b. Fast and idle adjusting screw.
10. CHECKING OF FUEL FILTER.
11. CHECKING OF TIRE INFLATION.
12. CHECKING OF EXHAUST SYSTEM.
13. CHECKING OF BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID.
14. ROAD TESTING OF VEHICLE.

NOTE: Valve clearance adjustment and overhauling of carburetor are included in major tune-
up.

PARTS BEING REPLACE UNDER MAJOR-TUNE-UP

a. Spark plug b. Contact point

c. Condenser d. Fuel filter
e. Air cleaner f. Oil filter

FACTOR IN REPLACING ENGINE PARTS UNDER MAJOR TUNE-UP

1. Get the engine model name.

Example: 3k, 4k, 5r, 12r 4af, 2e etc.
2. Sizes or parts number.
3. Purchase of parts in a true supplier.
Example: Toyota parts * Toyota supplier
Nissan parts * Nissan dealer
Mitsubishi parts * Mitsubishi dealer

NOTE: In gasoline engine needs major tune up every 5,000 km. running. And replacing the parts
make necessary adjustment like dwell angle, ignition timing, revolution per minute or R.P.M.
etc.