1. Underhood and Body Inspection
Chapter 13
Page 154

2. Walk Around the Vehicle
Note any scratches, dents, missing items, or any other items that are currently
wrong with the car.
This will protect us from later accusations and to note for possible repair.

3. Check Everything Carefully

4. Vehicle Inspection

5. Brake System Check
Make sure the car doesn’t pull left or right dip the front or rear – might indicate a brake problem
Should be about an inch of free pedal at the top
Should not be any pulsation in the pedal
Put light pressure on the pedal (engine off) if the pedal sinks, it indicates an internal leak in the master cylinder
Should be about two inches of reserve pedal at the bottom of the brake travel

6. Check Fluid Level

7. Brake Pads Inspection
If you can see the linings try to determine how much disc pad is left.
This job is usually done with the vehicle is on the lift for under-car inspection (next chapter)
Sometimes you can see the brake rotor and linings through the rim

8. Steering Check
While driving – the steering wheel should not have more than one inch of free movement.
Check for binding or popping sounds (still)
No more than 1 inch of free movement

9. Power Steering Fluid Check

10. Check Air Filter Hold it up to the light, if you see light
through it- then it’s generally good to
use over.

11. Coolant System Check
The cooling system is under pressure and is extremely hot.
Use safety equipment when working with the coolant system.

12. Coolant Level and Condition

13. Inspection Inspect entire system including: Radiator Radiator cap
Hoses
Heater core
Engine block and freeze plugs
Water pump
Reservoir
Thermostat

14. Coolant System

15. Many Hoses to Check

16. Pinch the Hose for Sponginess or Hardness

17. Check the Belt

18. Belt Inspection and Tension

19. Belt Condition
Glazing
Cracking
Signs of Slippage
Fraying & Dry Rot

20. Air Filter Check

21. Air Filter Check

22. Battery Voltage Battery Static Voltage is 12.6 volts
Low Battery Voltage
When charging System is Operating

23. Electrical System Check
Clean corrosion with terminal cleaner or a solution
of baking soda and water.

24. Protect Vehicle & Yourself

25. Check the Battery Check the following: Corrosion Hold downs
Loose clamps
Cracks in case
Wetness on or around battery (could indicate acid)
Visual battery eye

26. External Lighting Check all lights Head lights, high and low beam
Running lights
Turn signals, key on
Brake/stop lights
Hazards/emergency
License plate lights

27. Never touch a halogen bulb.

28. Headlight Bulb Remove and Replace

29. Wipers and Washers
Check pg for removal and replacing

30. Wipers and Washers

31. Wipers and Washers

32. Other Things to Check
Door hinges and locks
Seat belts

33. Checking the Driver's Seat for Security and Condition.

34. Check Transmission Fluid Level

35. Check Tire Pressure

36. Check Shocks and Struts

37. Check Air Conditioning System

38. Look at the Remainder of Items Under the Hood
Items include:
Wiring
Vacuum lines
Motor mounts
Hood hinges, latches, and prop rods
Fuel filter (leakage)
Check for leaks
Inner fenders and flaps intact

39. Your Job.
Complete chapter Questions 1-10 (review) and 1-10 (ASE-style). Page
Write on a separate paper and write out the complete question and your answer. ( do not write the other answer options).
Complete the chapter worksheet (I will give it out). You may write on it.
File all items in your note book.
Notebooks will be graded in the future.