Vehicle Technology

Hi guys, This is your next module "Vehicle Technology" Do not start working on it unless you have completely finished the previous two modules

Coolant system questions

1. What is the purpose of the water pump
2. How much energy is converted in to mechanical energy
3. What are the three ways of heat transfer
4. What is the purpose of coolant
5. What are the main components of a cooling system
6. Why do we need flexible water hoses on the cooling system
7. Why are coolant hoses reenforced
8. How is the water pump driven
9. What is the water jacket
10. What is the purpose of the thermostat
11. What is the purpose of the cooling fan
12. Why do some cars have two cooling fans
13. On electric cooling fans, what switches the fans on and off
14. How does the temperature gauge work
15. Why do we have a radiator pressure cap
16. Why do we have a recovery bottle
17. What is electrolysis

Your work for today "Engine Compression Test"

Hi guy,

Research using the internet, write a instruction manual for how to carry out an engine compression test.
You must at least include 10 steps on the instruction manual and also 5 precautions and safety issues.

If you are not sure what to do, please come see us. 

Engine Technology and Internal Combustion Engine Modules due 12th of September

Hi guys,

Please remember the two modules we currently working on will be due on the 12th of September. If you are having any problems with the modules, please come and see us.