Auto Upkeep Homeschool Curriculum Kit, 3rd edition

1. Introduction and How Cars Work

2. Buying an Automobile

3. Automotive Expenses

4. Repair Facilities

5. Safety Around the Automobile

6. Basic Tools

7. Auto Care and Cleaning

8. Fluid Level Check

9. Electrical System

10. Lubrication System

11. Fuel System

12. Cooling System and Climate Control

13. Ignition System

14. Suspension, Steering, and Tires

15. Braking System

16. Drivetrain

17. Exhaust and Emission System

18. Alternative Fuels and Designs

19. Automotive Accessories

20. Common Problems and Roadside Emergencies

• Chapter 1 – Introduction and How Cars Work
  Car Identification Activity
  Identify an automobile by make, model, year, and type.
  
  
• Chapter 2 – Buying an Automobile
  Buying a New Automobile Activity
  Differentiate between MSRP, dealer invoice, and dealer cost.
  Buying a Used Automobile Activity
  Research prices, reliability ratings, and safety ratings on used automobiles.
  
  
• Chapter 3 – Automotive Expenses
  Automotive Expenses Activity
  Calculate automotive expenses.
  
  
• Chapter 4 – Repair Facilities
  Repair Facilities Activity
  Choose a quality repair facility. Interpret a repair invoice.
  
  
• Chapter 5 – Safety Around the Automobile
  Automotive Safety Activity
  Identify the location of emergency and safety equipment.
  
  
• Chapter 6 – Basic Tools
  Basic Tools Activity
  Identify basic tools that are used in automotive shops.
  
  
• Chapter 7 – Auto Care and Cleaning
  Interior Cleaning Activity
  Clean the inside of a vehicle.
  Exterior Cleaning Activity
  Clean the outside of a vehicle.
  Waxing Activity
  Wax the finish on a vehicle.
  
  
• Chapter 8 – Fluid Level Check
  Fluid Level Check Activity
  Safely check the fluid level in various vehicle components.
  
  
• Chapter 9 – Electrical System
  Battery Activity
  Safely clean and test the battery.
  Charging Activity
  Safely test the alternator.
  Starting Activity
  Safely test the starter.
  
  
• Chapter 10 – Lubrication System
  Oil and Filter Change Activity
  Safely change the oil and filter on a vehicle.
  
  
• Chapter 11 – Fuel System
  Fuel System Activity
  Identify the components of the fuel system. Change the air filter, CCV filter, PCV valve, and fuel filter.
  
  
• Chapter 12 – Cooling System and Climate Control
  Air Conditioning Activity
  Inspect and identify the components within the air conditioning system.
  Cabin Air Filter Activity
  Replace the cabin air filter on a vehicle.
  Cooling System Activity
  Safely test, inspect, and service the cooling system. Observe thermostat operation.
  
  
• Chapter 13 – Ignition System
  Ignition System Activity
  Install spark plugs. Inspect, test, and install spark plug wires.
  Inspect and install distributor cap and rotor on conventional or distributor systems.
  
  
• Chapter 14 – Suspension, Steering, and Tires
  Suspension and Steering Activity
  Safely inspect and perform basic service procedures on suspension and steering components.
  Tire Inspection and Rotation Activity
  Safely inspect tires for wear and rotate tires.
  
  
• Chapter 15 – Braking System
  Brake Inspection Activity
  Safely inspect disc brakes.
  
  
• Chapter 16 – Drivetrain
  Drivetrain Activity
  Safely inspect drivetrain components.
  
  
• Chapter 17 – Exhaust and Emission System
  Exhaust and Emissions Activity
  Safely inspect exhaust and emission components.
  
  
• Chapter 18 – Alternative Fuels and Designs
  Payback Period Activity
  Calculate payback period.
  
  
• Chapter 19 – Automotive Accessories
  Auto Accessories Activity
  Estimate the cost of accessories for a vehicle.
  
  
• Chapter 20 – Common Problems and Roadside Emergencies
  Changing a Flat Tire Activity
  Safely change a spare tire.
  Jump-Starting Activity
  Safely jump-start a vehicle.
  Lighting Activity
  Replace various lights on a vehicle.
  Replacing Wipers Activity
  Replace wipers on a vehicle.
  On-Board Diagnostics Activity
  Safely retrieve diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) from an OBD II system using a basic scan tool.

3rd Edition © 2013  ISBN: 9781627020053