The Automobile Tools Measurement Fasteners Service Information
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Diesel
Type of engine that does not use spark plugs
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Jack Stands
These support a vehicle after it is raised with a floor jack
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Feeler gauge
Measures small clearances or gaps between parts
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Tap
Used for cutting internal threads in holes
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Abbreviations
Letters or groups of letters that stand for entire words
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Camshaft
Shaft that controls the opening of an engine's valves
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Dead Blow
Type of hammer filled with small metal balls called lead shot
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Dial indicator
Measures part movement in thousandths of an inch
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Die
Cuts external threads
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Owner's manual
Booklet given to the purchaser of a new vehicle that contains basic information about operation and maintenance
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Cooling system
System that maintains constant operating temperature for optimum combustion efficiency
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Box-end
Strongest wrench configuration; fully surrounds the head of a bolt
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Torque wrench
Used to apply a specific amount of twisting force to a fastener
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Cap screw
Name for a bolt that is threaded into a part without the use of a nut
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VIN
A number code, usually found on the dashboard, that indicates engine type, transmission type, and other useful information
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Lubrication system
System that reduces friction and wear between internal engine parts
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Snap ring pliers
Type of pliers with sharp, pointed tips for installing and removing a special type of internal or external clip
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Vacuum gauge
Used to measure negative pressure
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Gasket
Soft, flexible material placed between stationary parts to prevent leakage
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Flat rate manual
Type of manual used to calculate how much labor to charge for a repair
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Transaxle
Contains the transmission and differential as one assembly
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Air ratchet
Pneumatic (air powered) wrench designed for working in limited spaces
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Metric
Measuring system that uses a power of 10 for all basic units
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Seal
Prevents leakage between a stationary part and a moving part
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Repair order
Form used to record information about a vehicle that is being serviced, often used as an invoice for the customer






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