Automotive Maintenance
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+ | |name= Automotive Maintenance | ||
+ | |image= AutomotiveMaintenance.jpg | ||
+ | |caption= Auto Mechanics | ||
+ | |subject= Auto Mechanics | ||
+ | |field = Trades | ||
+ | |status= Elective | ||
+ | |created= 2009 | ||
+ | |source1= Replaced | ||
+ | |source2= [[Auto Mechanics]] | ||
+ | |requirements revision= 2009 | ||
+ | |pamphlet revision= 2012 | ||
+ | |id = 127 | ||
+ | |quote=Modern automobiles are important to many aspects of American life. Those who service automobiles must understand each principle, and how these principles interact to provide smooth, efficient performance. Owners of cars also benefit by understanding how their vehicles operate. This enables them to understand why certain periodic maintenance is required to keep their vehicles in tip-top shape. | ||
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+ | # If you start before January 1, 2009, you can choose to work on Auto Mechanics, [[Automotive Maintenance]], or do both. Here is the worksheet for [[Media:Auto_Mechanics.pdf|Auto Mechanics]]. | ||
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- | '' | + | == Requirement resources == |
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+ | ;Read and follow the owners manual. | ||
+ | '''1.''' [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/40282_auto-body-repair-tools.htm Tools Necessary for Auto Repair] – [http://autorepair.about.com/od/toolsequipment/a/tools_4.htm Safety]<br> | ||
+ | '''2.b.1.''' [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/12045_overhaul-brake.htm Video: How to Check Brake Fluid Levels]<br> | ||
+ | '''2.b.2.''' [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/27217_cars-care-engine-oil.htm Video: Checking Car Motor Oil Level]<br> | ||
+ | '''2.b.3.''' [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/12048_overhaul-coolant.htm Video: How to Check Engine Coolant Levels]<br> | ||
+ | '''2.b.4.''' [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/12033_overhaul-power-steering.htm Video: How to Check Power Steering Fluid Levels]<br> | ||
+ | '''2.b.5.''' [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/12070_overhaul-washer-fluid.htm Video: How to Check Windshield Washer Fluid Levels]<br> | ||
+ | '''2.b.6.''' [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/27219_cars-care-transmission-fluid.htm Video: How to Check Transmission Fluid]<br> | ||
+ | '''2.b.7.''' [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/20312_car-battery-change-check-corrosion.htm Video: How to Check a Car Battery for Corrosion]<br> | ||
+ | '''2.c.''' [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2382_automotive-fuses.htm Video: How to Replace Automotive Fuses]<br> | ||
+ | '''2.d.''' [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/27225_cars-care-drive-belts.htm Video: Checking Car Drive Belts]<br> | ||
+ | '''2.e.''' [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/27210_cars-care-lights.htm Video: Check and Replace Lights]<br> | ||
+ | '''2.f.''' [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/12031_overhaul-airfilter.htm Video: How to Change a Car Air Filter]<br> | ||
+ | '''3.''' [http://www.familycar.com/classroom/dashboard.htm Dashboard Gauges]<br> | ||
+ | '''4.a.''' [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/143002_interpret-car-tire-ratings.htm Video: How to Interpret Car Tire Ratings]<br> | ||
+ | '''4.b.''' [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/27212_cars-care-tire-pressure.htm Tire Pressure] [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/27214_cars-care-tire-tread.htm Tread Wear] - | ||
+ | [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/27212_cars-care-tire-pressure.htm Video: Checking Car Tire Pressure] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/143009_put-air-tire.htm Video: How to Put Air in a Tire]<br> | ||
+ | '''4.c.'''[http://www.expertvillage.com/video/142998_diagnose-alignment-problem.htm Video: How to Diagnose an Alignment Problem.]<br> | ||
+ | '''5.''' [http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine.htm How Car Engines Work] - [http://www.sundevilauto.com/auto-diagrams-engine.asp Engine Diagram]<br> | ||
+ | '''6.''' [http://auto.howstuffworks.com/cooling-system.htm How Car Cooling Systems Work] - [http://www.sundevilauto.com/auto-diagrams-cooling-system.asp Cooling System Diagram]<br> | ||
+ | '''7.''' [http://www.sundevilauto.com/auto-diagrams-fuel-system.asp Fuel System Diagram]<br> | ||
+ | '''8.''' See the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAME}} Workbook]] for graph paper to make your diagrams.<br> | ||
+ | :[http://auto.howstuffworks.com/ignition-system.htm Video: How Automobile Ignition Systems Work] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/9393_change-spark-plugs.htm Video: How to Change Spark Plugs] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2381_jumper-cables.htm Video: How to Jump Start a Car]<br> | ||
+ | '''9.''' See the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAME}} Workbook]] for graph paper to make your diagrams.<br> | ||
+ | :[http://auto.howstuffworks.com/automatic-transmission.htm Video: How Automatic Transmissions Work] - | ||
+ | [http://auto.howstuffworks.com/transmission.htm Video: How Manual Transmissions Work] - [http://www.sundevilauto.com/auto-diagrams-drive-train.asp Drive Train Diagram]<br> | ||
+ | '''10.''' [http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine-brakes6.htm Video: How Engine Brakes Work] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/908_install-brakes.htm Video: How to Inspect Car Brakes]<br> | ||
+ | [http://www.sundevilauto.com/auto-diagrams-abs-brakes.asp ABS Brakes Diagram] - [http://www.sundevilauto.com/auto-diagrams-brakes.asp Conventional Brakes Diagram] - [http://www.sundevilauto.com/auto-diagrams-abs-brakes.asp Difference between ABS and Conventional Brakes]<br> | ||
+ | '''11.a.''' See the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAME}} Workbook]] for the Operation Maintenance chart you need to calculate the cost of ownership of vehicles.<br> | ||
+ | :[http://www.edmunds.com/apps/cto/CTOintroController True cost of ownership calculator]<br> | ||
+ | '''11.b.''' [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/8522_car-detailing.htm Video: Car Detailing] - [http://www.familycar.com/CarCare/Waxing.htm Waxing] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/8550_exterior-car-detail-tips.htm Video: Exterior Car Detail Tips]<br> | ||
+ | '''11.c.''' [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2463_flat-tire-change.htm Video: How to Change a Car Tire]<br> | ||
+ | '''11.d.''' [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/3858_oil-changing.htm Video: How to Change Your Own Oil]<br> | ||
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+ | * [[Automotive Maintenance]] overlaps several [[Traffic Safety]] requirements. | ||
+ | * The Webelos [[Handyman]] Activity Badge also includes [[Automotive Maintenance]] requirements. | ||
+ | {{Trade Awards Links}} | ||
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*[http://www.misterfixit.com/autorepr.htm Bob Hewitt's (Misterfixit's) Autorepair Page] | *[http://www.misterfixit.com/autorepr.htm Bob Hewitt's (Misterfixit's) Autorepair Page] | ||
*[http://www.keveney.com/Engines.html Animated Engines] | *[http://www.keveney.com/Engines.html Animated Engines] | ||
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*[http://www.allpar.com/vl/autos.html WWW Virtual Library: Autos] | *[http://www.allpar.com/vl/autos.html WWW Virtual Library: Autos] | ||
+ | *Other Online Videos: [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/1699_cars-care.htm Car Inspection Videos], [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/3896_oil-change-inspection.htm Car Maintenance] | ||
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Revision as of 22:41, October 22, 2012

Automotive Maintenance merit badge | ||
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Status: | Elective | |
Created: | 2009 | |
Replaced: | Auto Mechanics | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 127 | |
Requirements revision: | 2009 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2012 |
Contents |
“ | Modern automobiles are important to many aspects of American life. Those who service automobiles must understand each principle, and how these principles interact to provide smooth, efficient performance. Owners of cars also benefit by understanding how their vehicles operate. This enables them to understand why certain periodic maintenance is required to keep their vehicles in tip-top shape. | ” |
Automotive Maintenance merit badge requirements | ![]() | ||
NOTE: You will need access to a car or truck and its owner's manual to meet some of the requirements for this merit badge.
View the change list (history) of these requirements. The text of these requirements may be locked. In that case, they can only be edited by an administrator. Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page. |
Notes
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- If you start before January 1, 2009, you can choose to work on Auto Mechanics, Automotive Maintenance, or do both. Here is the worksheet for Auto Mechanics.
Requirement resources
- Read and follow the owners manual.
1. Tools Necessary for Auto Repair – Safety
2.b.1. Video: How to Check Brake Fluid Levels
2.b.2. Video: Checking Car Motor Oil Level
2.b.3. Video: How to Check Engine Coolant Levels
2.b.4. Video: How to Check Power Steering Fluid Levels
2.b.5. Video: How to Check Windshield Washer Fluid Levels
2.b.6. Video: How to Check Transmission Fluid
2.b.7. Video: How to Check a Car Battery for Corrosion
2.c. Video: How to Replace Automotive Fuses
2.d. Video: Checking Car Drive Belts
2.e. Video: Check and Replace Lights
2.f. Video: How to Change a Car Air Filter
3. Dashboard Gauges
4.a. Video: How to Interpret Car Tire Ratings
4.b. Tire Pressure Tread Wear -
Video: Checking Car Tire Pressure - Video: How to Put Air in a Tire
4.c.Video: How to Diagnose an Alignment Problem.
5. How Car Engines Work - Engine Diagram
6. How Car Cooling Systems Work - Cooling System Diagram
7. Fuel System Diagram
8. See the Automotive Maintenance Workbook for graph paper to make your diagrams.
- Video: How Automobile Ignition Systems Work - Video: How to Change Spark Plugs - Video: How to Jump Start a Car
9. See the Automotive Maintenance Workbook for graph paper to make your diagrams.
Video: How Manual Transmissions Work - Drive Train Diagram
10. Video: How Engine Brakes Work - Video: How to Inspect Car Brakes
ABS Brakes Diagram - Conventional Brakes Diagram - Difference between ABS and Conventional Brakes
11.a. See the Automotive Maintenance Workbook for the Operation Maintenance chart you need to calculate the cost of ownership of vehicles.
11.b. Video: Car Detailing - Waxing - Video: Exterior Car Detail Tips
11.c. Video: How to Change a Car Tire
11.d. Video: How to Change Your Own Oil
Related awards
- Automotive Maintenance overlaps several Traffic Safety requirements.
- The Webelos Handyman Activity Badge also includes Automotive Maintenance requirements.
Trade-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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External links
- Bob Hewitt's (Misterfixit's) Autorepair Page
- Animated Engines
- WWW Virtual Library: Autos
- Other Online Videos: Car Inspection Videos, Car Maintenance