Mechanical Engineering

MEE 415: Auto Workshop Practice

Lecture 2

 

INTRODUCTION

Automotive Engineering

This is a part of Mechanical Engineering that deals with the design and operation of vehicles that move on land, sea and air.

An automobile is a basically a four wheeled, self-powered motor vehicle which runson road and it is used to transport passengers (the driver with an addition of passengers withnumbers ranging from 1 to 7) and a little amount of load.

 

Automobile Engineering

Automobile engineering is a branch of engineering which deals with everything aboutautomobiles and practices to propel them.

 

What is an automobile workshop?

An automobile workshop is a place where repairs and servicing of automobiles andautomobile systems are done.

 

Automobile Maintenance and services

Automobiles need maintenance from time to time. Like humans are required to maintain hygiene and general health, automobiles also need to be kept clean and technically healthy in order to perform its operations effectively and efficiently. Automobiles have to run on dirty roads and in a polluted environment. They run on uneven roads with potholes and other obstructions, and are therefore subjected to loads which damage them. Therefore, there is a need for regular maintenance and servicing of automobiles, which is usually done in auto workshops or auto service stations. 

In this Unit, you will understand the concept of vehicle maintenance and servicing - as highlighted below:

i.     Importance of Vehicle Maintenance and Servicing

ii.    Daily Inspection and maintenance Check-up

iii.   How to keeping a vehicle running in good condition

iv.   Vehicle service Procedure

v.    Common Activities in the Workshop

vi.    Job Card handling Procedure