汽车专业英语电子课件Unit 9.pptVIP

Unit 9 Periodic Maintenance Purpose of Periodic Maintenance Auto maintenance refers inspecting or testing the condition of car and servicing or replacing parts and fluids. Periodic maintenance is critical to ensure the safety, reliability, drivability, comfort and longevity of a car. An automobile is constructed from a large number of parts, which can become worn-down, weakened or corroded to lower the performance, depending on the conditions or the length of use. During periodic maintenance, a number of parts are replaced to avoid major damage or for safety reasons, e.g. timing belt replacement. Service intervals are decided according to the distance traveled and the period elapsed since the previous service. If the vehicle is being used under any of the following conditions, frequent maintenance will be necessary. (1)  Rough or extremely muddy roads, roads on which snow has melted, extremely dusty roads. (2)  Vehicles used for towing a trailer, or for pulling a camper. (3)  Vehicles used on repeated short trips of 8 km or less at temperatures below freezing. (4)  Vehicles being used as police patrol cars, taxis or in door-to-door calls, which are left idling for long periods or run extended distances at low speeds (5)  Vehicles being driven for over 2 hours at high speeds (80% speed through the maximum speed of the vehicle). The items for servicing of the periodic maintenance and the service interval of the vehicle are stated in the maintenance schedule chart of the Owner’s Manual. The maintenance schedule is stipulated by these factors: model, age, country in which is used, or how to use (state) of the vehicle. T, R, I, A, L stand for symbols of maintenance operation. T=Tighten to specified torque. R=Replace or change. I=Inspect and correct or replace as necessary. A=Check and/or adjust as necessary. L=Lubricate. The Contents of the Maintenance For periodic maintenance, the technician primarily inspects the functions that are necessary for ensuring the safe op