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<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Have the Automobile Mechanics Honor.
<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Have the Automobile Mechanics Honor.  
 
 
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<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Briefly explain the following concepts:  
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<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Briefly explain the following concepts:
 
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:<b>a. <section begin=req2a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>The difference between a supercharger and a turbo  
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:<b>a. <section begin=req2a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>The difference between a supercharger and a turbo
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2a /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2a /></b>
  
:<b>b. <section begin=req2b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>The difference between staggered wheels and non-staggered wheels  
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:<b>b. <section begin=req2b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>The difference between staggered wheels and non-staggered wheels
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2b /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2b /></b>
  
:<b>c. <section begin=req2c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>The difference between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC)  
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:<b>c. <section begin=req2c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>The difference between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC)
 
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2c /></b>
  
:<b>d. <section begin=req2d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>The difference between horsepower and torque  
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:<b>d. <section begin=req2d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>The difference between horsepower and torque
 
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2d /></b>
  
<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Describe how an anti-lock braking system (ABS) operates.  
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<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Describe how an anti-lock braking system (ABS) operates.
 
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<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Briefly explain how to do each of the following:  
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<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Briefly explain how to do each of the following:
 
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:<b>a. <section begin=req4a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Read the manufacture date on a tire.  
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:<b>a. <section begin=req4a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Read the manufacture date on a tire.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4a /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4a /></b>
  
:<b>b. <section begin=req4b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Determine the tire size and pressure as recommended by the manufacturer for a selected vehicle.  
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:<b>b. <section begin=req4b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Determine the tire size and pressure as recommended by the manufacturer for a selected vehicle.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4b /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4b /></b>
  
:<b>c. <section begin=req4c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Measure tire wear and determine the remaining life of a tire.  
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:<b>c. <section begin=req4c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Measure tire wear and determine the remaining life of a tire.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4c /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4c /></b>
  
<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Describe how a rear axle differential functions.  
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<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Describe how a rear axle differential functions.
 
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b>
  
<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Briefly explain the differences between the following types of brake rotors:  
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<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Briefly explain the differences between the following types of brake rotors:
 
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b>
  
:<b>a. <section begin=req6a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Smooth brake rotors  
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:<b>a. <section begin=req6a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Smooth brake rotors
 
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:<b>b. <section begin=req6b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Slotted brake rotors  
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:<b>b. <section begin=req6b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Slotted brake rotors
 
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6b /></b>
  
:<b>c. <section begin=req6c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Cross-drilled brake rotors  
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:<b>c. <section begin=req6c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Cross-drilled brake rotors
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6c /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6c /></b>
  
:<b>d. <section begin=req6d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Cross-drilled & slotted brake rotors  
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:<b>d. <section begin=req6d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Cross-drilled & slotted brake rotors
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6d /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6d /></b>
  
<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Briefly explain the difference between a wheel alignment and tire balancing.  
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<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Briefly explain the difference between a wheel alignment and tire balancing.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b>
  
<b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Briefly describe the following types of engines:  
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<b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Briefly describe the following types of engines:
 
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:<b>a. <section begin=req8a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Straight  
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:<b>a. <section begin=req8a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Straight
 
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:<b>b. <section begin=req8b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>V-engine  
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:<b>b. <section begin=req8b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>V-engine
 
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8b /></b>
  
:<b>c. <section begin=req8c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>W-engine  
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:<b>c. <section begin=req8c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>W-engine
 
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8c /></b>
  
:<b>d. <section begin=req8d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Rotary engine  
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:<b>d. <section begin=req8d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Rotary engine
 
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:<b>e. <section begin=req8e /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Boxer engine  
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:<b>e. <section begin=req8e /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Boxer engine
 
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<b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Know how to replace the brake assembly at the wheel, following proper safety procedures. Demonstrate proper brake bleeding and adjustment.  
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<b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Know how to replace the brake assembly at the wheel, following proper safety procedures. Demonstrate proper brake bleeding and adjustment.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b>
 
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<section begin=challenge />
 
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<b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Perform a minor tune-up, including the replacement of spark plugs and visually checking the electrical system.  
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<b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Perform a minor tune-up, including the replacement of spark plugs and visually checking the electrical system.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b>
 
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Automobile Mechanics - Advanced

Skill Level

3

Year

1964

Version

27.04.2024

Approval authority

North American Division

Automobile Mechanics Advanced AY Honor.png
Automobile Mechanics - Advanced
Vocational
Skill Level
123
Approval authority
North American Division
Year of Introduction
1964
See also



1. Have the Automobile Mechanics Honor.

2. Briefly explain the following concepts:

a. The difference between a supercharger and a turbo

b. The difference between staggered wheels and non-staggered wheels

c. The difference between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC)

d. The difference between horsepower and torque

3. Describe how an anti-lock braking system (ABS) operates.

4. Briefly explain how to do each of the following:

a. Read the manufacture date on a tire.

b. Determine the tire size and pressure as recommended by the manufacturer for a selected vehicle.

c. Measure tire wear and determine the remaining life of a tire.

5. Describe how a rear axle differential functions.

6. Briefly explain the differences between the following types of brake rotors:

a. Smooth brake rotors

b. Slotted brake rotors

c. Cross-drilled brake rotors

d. Cross-drilled & slotted brake rotors

7. Briefly explain the difference between a wheel alignment and tire balancing.

8. Briefly describe the following types of engines:

a. Straight

b. V-engine

c. W-engine

d. Rotary engine

e. Boxer engine

9. Know how to replace the brake assembly at the wheel, following proper safety procedures. Demonstrate proper brake bleeding and adjustment.


10. Perform a minor tune-up, including the replacement of spark plugs and visually checking the electrical system.