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Technology and
Livelihood Education
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICING

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
Module 6: Check the Vehicle
First Edition, 2020
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Automotive
Servicing
Module 6
Check the Vehicle

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 Introductory Message

For the learner:

Welcome to the Automotive Servicing Exploratory Module!
This is an Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) module on Check the Vehicle.
Education aims to develop learners to become fully functional and literate
individuals.
This Module is an exploratory and introductory course which leads you to
Automotive Servicing National Certificate Level I (NC I). It covers basic and common
competencies that a Grade 7 Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE)/ Technical
Vocational Education (TVE) student like you could identify and familiarize the use of
sealant/ adhesive.
This is designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided
and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener,
an activity, or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of

the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.
 What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank
sentences/paragraphs to be filled in to
process what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity that will

help you transfer your new knowledge or
skill in real-life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of
the lesson learned. This also tends to the
retention of learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate
to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain a deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
 Table of Contents

What I Need to Know ---------------- 1

What I Know ---------------- 2
Activity 1: True or False
What’s In ---------------- 4
Activity 2: Matching Type
What’s New ---------------- 5

LESSON 6
What is It ---------------- 6
Activity 3: Guess What I Am Doing!
What’s More ---------------- 16
Activity 4: Answer Me!
What I Have Learned ---------------- 17
Activity 5: Draw Me!
What I Can Do ---------------- 17
Assessment ---------------- 18
Activity 6: Write for a Cause
Additional Activities ---------------- 19
Answer Key ---------------- 20
References ---------------- 21
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you master the nature of Technical and Livelihood Education, in the field of
Automotive. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level
of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond
with the textbook you are now using.

After reading this module, the learners should be able to:

 Check vehicle position as per requirement

 Perform checkup procedures upon parking
 Check vehicle for external damage

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 What I Know

PART I: TRUE OR FALSE

Directions: Read and look at the underlined word/s found in every statement.
Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is wrong.
Do this in your TLE – Automotive Activity Notebook.

1.The engine provides the power to move the car.

2. The dipstick consists of F mark and L mark.
3. Oil level at 50 % capacity is applicable.
4. Running the car with low amount of brake fluid can cause
accidents.
5. The two different batteries can be easily identified in the lower
part of the battery.
6.The clutch fluid should be checked for every 24 months.
7. All tires must be checked excluding the spare tire.
8. Low amount of clutch fluid in the car can cause problems in
shifting gears.
9. When the oil is at low level, no additional oil is required.
10. In checking the brake fluid level, locate first the reservoir.

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Part II: IDENTIFICATION

DIRECTIONS: Identify the parts of a car that needs attention of the following
dashboard symbols. Choose your answers from the box below. Write your
answers in your TLE – Automotive Activity Notebook.

Oil Fuel Doors Charge Indicator Signals

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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 What’s In

Activity 1. TRUE or FALSE.

DIRECTIONS: Read and analyze the statement carefully. Write TRUE if the
statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is wrong. Write this in your
TLE - Automotive Activity Notebook.

______1.Fuel is used to run a vehicle.

______2. An oil is needed to cool down the engines temperature.
______3. Battery is the source of current in the vehicle.
______4. Water serves as lubricants.
______5. The source of power in a vehicle is engine.

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 What’s New

Activity 2: MATCHING TYPE

DIRECTIONS: Look at the symbols found in Column A and match it to the
indicators in Column B. Write the letter of your answers in your TLE -
Automotive Activity Notebook.

A. Low fuel notification

1.

B. Brake system alert

2.

C. Charge indicator
3.

D. Fog beams indicator

4.

E. Open doors indicator

1. 5.

F. High beam light

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G. Turn signals
2. 7.

H. Oil pressure warning

3. 8.

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 Lesson
Check the Vehicle
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What is it

CHECK THE VEHICLE

Checking the vehicle is very important because it prevents accident to

the driver and especially to the passengers. It is advisable to check the vehicle
first before going on a trip.
The first thing you will do is park the vehicle in an exact location. A flat
surface is an advisable location in parking the vehicle. It should not be parked
in an uneven road or a steep hill.
Open the hood first. It is sometimes located near the door hinge. Secure
a hood stand to prevent the hood from falling.

Opening the engine hood Hood Stand is Secured

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 The engine provides the power to move the car. It is very important to
check the engine oil. Without the presence of the oil, the engine runs dry.
Moving parts cannot move and can lead to corrosion, wear out and rust.

Checking the engine oil

1. Locate the oil dipstick. Sometimes it has an indicator in its handle.

Dipstick location at the right side of the car

2. Remove the oil dipstick and wipe off the oil with a rag.

Dipstick with a yellow handle

3. Insert the dipstick back and remove it again to determine the oil level to which
it sticks to the tip of the dipstick. The dipstick consists of F mark (Full) and L
mark (Low). It is easy to determine the level of the oil, a thin layer of oil is
attached to the dipstick and see where the oil rest.

Oil level indicators

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 The used engine oil is easy to look onto the dipstick because it is darker
and is considered dirty. It should be done at least three (3) times to find the oil
level accurately.
When the oil is at full level, no additional oil is required. When the oil
level is below full, it is advisable to add engine oil recommended type used in
the car.
Fill the engine with a prescribed engine oil. When the car has a capacity
of 7 liters, you can use first the 6 liters. Check the oil using the dipstick and add
again until the engine oil reaches at the F (full) mark of the dipstick. Oil level at
full capacity must be at the F (full) mark.

Oil level
F (full) 100 % OK
75 % (3/4) Slightly OK
50 % (1/2) Not OK
E (empty) 25 % (1/4) Not OK

Oil is at F (full) level

Brakes are very important because they stop or slow the car. The brake
fluid is the one that makes the braking action works. When checking the brake
fluid level, locate first the brake fluid reservoir.

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 Locate the brake fluid reservoir

Check the brake fluid inside the reservoir. When the brake fluid is low,
adding brake fluid is necessary. Running the car with a low amount of brake
fluid can also cause accidents.

Brake fluid level is low

The brake fluid must be added only at the full mark that indicates at the
side of the reservoir. It must not exceed above the full mark or not below the
full mark. Low amount of brake fluid in the car can cause a minor to a major
problem.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
F (full) 100 % OK
L (low) 25 % (1/4) Not OK

Brake fluid at full level only

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 AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY
The battery supplies electrical energy to all electrical devices found in
the car. In a maintenance free battery, no battery electrolyte is added.While, for
low maintenance battery, battery electrolyte is added. The two different
batteries can be easily identified on the top part of the battery.

VENT
CAPS

Maintenance free battery Low maintenance battery

Low maintenance free battery is a type in which battery electrolyte is

added. Proper handling must be observed when adding the battery electrolyte.

Battery electrolyte at full capacity

CLUTCH FLUID
The clutch fluid should be checked for every after 24 months. It depends
upon the situation like leaking clutch fluid. If this is the case, a bleeding method
must be a right thing to do. The clutch fluid needs to be replaced or added when
other problems are involved in the clutch system.

Clutch fluid level

F (full) 100 % OK
L (low) 25 % (1/4) Not OK

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 Clutch fluid reservoir Clutch fluid at full level
TIRES
All tires must be checked including the spare tire. Spare tire is usually
located at the trunk or behind the car depending on what type of car. When the
tire is flat, you can use the spare tire as an alternative.

Visual inspection of the tire

Checking the tire air pressure must be of same pressure provided in the
information of the side wall of the tires.

MAX LOAD
SINGLE: 730 kg

MAX LOAD
DUAL: 690 kg

MAX
PRESSURE: 450
kPa (65 PSI)
Tire in contact with the ground Side wall information

Location of tire valve

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 The unit in measuring the air pressure is in Pounds (Lbs), PSI (pounds
per square inch). The side walls of the tire have information of how much
pressure is injected to the tires. For example, the information given is 44 psi so
the pressure must be at 44 psi only. Exceeding air pressure sometimes leads
to tire explosion.

Measuring tire pressure Tire Pressure at 40 psi

DASHBOARD SYMBOLS
The dashboard, particularly the instrument panel, represents the easiest
way a vehicle talks back to its driver, allowing him to stay up to date with the
status of the car and provide him with prior notice on potential mechanical
problems.
COMMON DASHBOARD SYMBOLS AND MEANING
INDICATORS SYMBOLS MEANING
This panel is switched on if the fuel
level gets very low and refuel is
Low fuel required.
notification

The notification is powered on if the

Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
Brake system detects a problem to the brake
alert system

If this light is turned on while driving,

Battery it reveals a malfunction concerning
warning the battery charging system.

Fog beams It is activated and remains on once

indicator the driver turns on the fog beams

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 Open doors This symbol is usually turned on just
indicator after the driver starts the engine and
informs him that one or more doors
are closed incorrectly
High beam It is turned on once the driver
light activates the high beam mode of the
headlights.

Turn signals Surely the most known instrument

panels, the turn signals are
activated once the driver changes
direction and uses the signal lever
Oil pressure This notification is turned on if the
warning ECU detects a problem with the oil
pressure; the driver is usually
recommended to stop the vehicle
and service it as soon as possible.
The lighting system is installed for driving safety. This is composed of
different systems according to their functions. This is very important especially
when driving at night.
A lighting system that does not function is caused by different situations.
Maybe because of blown fuse, loose wiring connections, relay malfunction,
busted bulbs and sometimes the absence of the bulb in the lighting system.

Front view of the car Back view of the car

To determine the status of the lighting systems, it should be turned on.

When the lighting systems or one of the lights don’t illuminate, a blown fuse or
busted bulb may be the reason.

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Checking the headlights
There are two headlights (right and left side) and have two types of
illumination, the HI and LO. Both lamps must illuminate because objects in-front
cannot be seen at night.

Head lamps (right and left side) in Close up view of the head light
front of the car

Brake lights and tail lights

These signal lights inform the vehicles behind that the brakes have been
applied. Ordinarily, the brake lights share the same light housing as the tail
lights and illuminate brighter.

Stop lights (right and left side)

Turn signal and hazard lights

Checking the turn signal lights (right and left side) in the front and at the
back. Hazard lights inform other vehicles in the vicinity that this vehicle has
made an emergency stop or has parked.
The front part (left and right) turns signal lights, as well as the back part
(left and right), and illuminate at the same time.

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 Turn signal lights (right and left side) front of the car

Turn signal lights (right and left side) back of the car

Back-up lights (Reverse lights)

These signal lights illuminate when driving in reverse. They also
illuminate at night and also in white color.

Reverse lights (right and left side) back of the car.

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 What’s More

Activity 3: GUESS WHAT I AM DOING !

DIRECTIONS: Look at the picture and guess what it means. Select your
answers from the choices in the table below. Write the letter of your choice in
your TLE – Automotive Activity Notebook.
A. Close up view of the headlight
B. Checking the battery
C. Checking the reverse lights
D. Visual checking of the fire
E. Checking the signal lights
F. Checking or measuring tire pressure

1._______ 2._______ 3._______

4._______ 5._______ 6._______

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 What I Have Learned

Activity 4: ANSWER ME !

Directions: Read and understand the questions. Write your answers in your
TLE – Automotive Activity Notebook.

1. Why do you need to check the braking system of your vehicle before
driving? Give at least 2 reasons.
2. Why do you need to slow down while driving if the road is wet? Give at
least 2 reasons.

What I Can Do

Activity 5: DRAW ME !
DIRECTIONS: Draw the common dashboard symbols to the side of the
indicators. Just follow the format illustrated on the table below. Copy and
complete the activity in your TLE – Automotive Activity notebook.

INDICATORS SYMBOLS

1. Charge Indicator

2.Brake system alert

3.Low fuel notification
4.Oil pressure
5.Turn signals
6.High beam lights
7.Open doors indicator
8.Fog beam indicator

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 Assessment

PART I: AGREE OR DISAGREE

Directions: Read and analyze the statement below. Write AGREE if the
statement is correct and DISAGREE if the statement is wrong. Do this in your
activity notebook.
1. In checking the brake fluid level locate first the reservoir.
2. When the oil is at low level, no additional oil is required.
3. Low amount of clutch fluid in the car can cause problems in
shifting gears.
4. All tires must be checked excluding the spare tire.
5. The clutch fluid should be checked for every 24 months.
6. The two different batteries can be easily identified in the lower part
of the battery.
7. Running the car with low amount of brake fluid can cause
accidents.
8. Oil level at 50% capacity is applicable.
9. The dipstick consists of F mark and L mark.
10. The engine provides the power to move the car

PART II. IDENTIFICATION

DIRECTIONS: Identify the symbol that matches each indicator. Write the
letter of your choices in your TLE – Automotive Activity Notebook .

a. Low fuel notification c. Charge Indicator e. Turn Signals

b. Oil pressure warning d. Open Doors Indicator

1. _______ 2. 3. 4. 5.

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 Additional Activities

Activity 6: Write for a Cause!

DIRECTIONS. Read and understand the items given below. Write your
answers in your TLE – Automotive Activity Notebook.

1. Write at least 3 common accidents that happened while driving.





2. Write at least 3 ways on how to avoid accidents while the car is moving.





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Assessment
Part I
1. Agree
2. Disagree What’s New
3. Agree
4. Disagree 1. C What I Know
5. Agree 2. B
Part I
6. Disagree 3. A
1. True
7. Agree 4. H
2. False
8. Disagree 5. F
3. False
What’s More What’s In
4. True
1 .F 1.True
5. False
2. B 2. False
6. True
3. C 3. True
7. False
4. D 4. True
8. True
5. A 5.True
9. False
6. E
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Answer Key
 References

● Curriculum Guide Automotive Servicing

● K to 12 Basic Curriculum Learning Module
● Automotive Mechanics, 10th edition
● Automotive Technology: A System Approach, 5th edition
● Automotive Servicing NC I CBLM

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