🦺 Shop Safety & Car Anatomy
Identify major systems first: engine, drivetrain, brakes, steering, suspension, and electrical.
🔥 How Engines Work
Combustion, pistons, valves, intake, compression, power, exhaust, cooling, lubrication.
🛢️ Oil Change
Drain oil, replace filter, inspect gasket, refill correct viscosity, and check for leaks.
🛑 Brake Pads & Rotors
Understand calipers, pads, rotors, slide pins, torque, bedding, and safety checks.
🔋 Battery Testing
Use a multimeter to check voltage, charging health, weak starts, and battery condition.
⚡ Alternator Testing
Measure charging voltage and learn how alternators, belts, diodes, and loads interact.
📋 OBD-II Diagnostics
Read codes, view live data, understand PIDs, fuel trims, sensors, and diagnostic strategy.
🌀 Turbochargers
Use exhaust energy to compress intake air and increase oxygen available for combustion.
⚙️ Manual Transmission
Learn gears, clutch, synchronizers, input/output shafts, and power transfer.
📐 Differentials
Understand why left and right wheels must rotate at different speeds while turning.
📏 Wheel Alignment
Camber, caster, toe, tire wear, steering feel, and suspension geometry.
🔋 Hybrid & EV Basics
Electric motors, battery packs, regenerative braking, inverters, and high-voltage caution.