Need to know about my car?

To help you feel more confident as a car owner, here are five things you should know before you get behind the wheel:

• Year, make and model. The first thing you should know about your car is the year it was manufactured, the make of the car, and the specific model. ...
• VIN. ...
• Maintenance schedule. ...
• Tire pressure. ...
• Engine light.

1. How do I find out what my car is equipped with?
2. What is the first thing you should do upon entering your vehicle?
3. What are the four A's of driving?
4. What can the VIN number tell you?
5. Will my VIN number tell me what model I have?
6. How do I find the original equipment on my VIN?
7. Whats a clutch do?
8. What is the part of engine?

How do I find out what my car is equipped with?

The VIN is able to tell you what options the vehicle has, as well as where it was produced. The 17 digits VIN found on the driver's side will provide the purchase and service history of the vehicle. To know more, you can call a dealership with the VIN, pull an online report, or call the manufacturer.

What is the first thing you should do upon entering your vehicle?

1) Lean in and stick the key in. 2) Sit down and adjust seat if necessary. 3) Check mirrors. 4) Clutch and brake in.

What are the four A's of driving?

In the past, some have called the topics in this lesson Aggression, Alcohol, Accidents and Awareness.

What can the VIN number tell you?

A VIN is composed of 17 characters (digits and capital letters) that act as a unique identifier for the vehicle. A VIN displays the car's unique features, specifications and manufacturer. The VIN can be used to track recalls, registrations, warranty claims, thefts and insurance coverage.

Will my VIN number tell me what model I have?

Vehicle identification numbers can reveal many things about automobiles, including their airbag type, country of origin, engine size, model year, vehicle type, trim level, and plant name.

How do I find the original equipment on my VIN?

The world manufacturer identifiers are the first 3 letters or numbers at the beginning of the VIN. This will give you information about the type of vehicle and where it was produced. The first number/letter tells the region the car was manufactured in, for example, “North America.”

Whats a clutch do?

In its simplest form, the clutch allows engine power to be applied gradually when a vehicle is starting out and interrupts power to avoid gear crunching when shifting. Engaging the clutch allows power to transfer from the engine to the transmission and drive wheels.

What is the part of engine?

The different parts that make up your car's engine consist of: the engine block (cylinder block), the combustion chamber, the cylinder head, pistons, the crankshaft, the camshaft, the timing chain, the valve train, valves, rocker arms, pushrods/lifters, fuel injectors, and spark plugs.