Automotive Maintenance
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|image= AutomotiveMaintenance.jpg | |image= AutomotiveMaintenance.jpg | ||
|caption= Auto Mechanics | |caption= Auto Mechanics | ||
|subject= Auto Mechanics | |subject= Auto Mechanics | ||
|status= Elective | |status= Elective | ||
- | |created= 1992 | + | |created= 1992 (as Auto Mechanics); 2009 |
|field = Trades | |field = Trades | ||
|discontinued= N/A | |discontinued= N/A |
Revision as of 13:38, January 27, 2009
lesson video links, graph paper, links, and cross-references to related Merit Badges and Boy Scout Awards.
Automotive Maintenance is great if you are into cars! MeritBadge.Org has links to great lesson videos.
![]() | The Automotive Maintenance requirements were revised effective January 1, 2009. |
Automotive Maintenance merit badge | ||
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Status: | Elective | |
Created: | 1992 (as Auto Mechanics); 2009 | |
Discontinued: | no | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 127 | |
Requirements revision: | 2009 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2008 |
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Automotive Maintenance requirements | ![]() | ||
NOTE: You will need access to a car or truck and its owner's manual to meet some of the requirements for this merit badge.
View the change list (history) of these requirements. The text of these requirements may be locked. In that case, they can only be edited by an administrator. Please note any errors found in the above requirements on this article's Talk Page. |
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- If you start before January 1, 2009, you can choose to work on Auto Mechanics, Automotive Maintenance, or do both. Here is the worksheet for Auto Mechanics.
Requirement resources
- Read and follow the owners manual.
1. Tools Necessary for Auto Repair – Safety
2.b.1. Video: How to Check Brake Fluid Levels
2.b.2. Video: Checking Car Motor Oil Level
2.b.3. Video: How to Check Engine Coolant Levels
2.b.4. Video: How to Check Power Steering Fluid Levels
2.b.5. Video: How to Check Windshield Washer Fluid Levels
2.b.6. Video: How to Check Transmission Fluid
2.b.7. Video: How to Check a Car Battery for Corrosion
2.c. Video: How to Replace Automotive Fuses
2.d. Video: Checking Car Drive Belts
2.e. Video: Check and Replace Lights
2.f. Video: How to Change a Car Air Filter
3. Dashboard Gauges
4.a. Video: How to Interpret Car Tire Ratings
4.b. Tire Pressure Tread Wear -
Video: Checking Car Tire Pressure - Video: How to Put Air in a Tire
4.c.Video: How to Diagnose an Alignment Problem.
5. How Car Engines Work - Engine Diagram
6. How Car Cooling Systems Work - Cooling System Diagram
7. Fuel System Diagram
8. See the Automotive Maintenance Workbook for graph paper to make your diagrams.
- Video: How Automobile Ignition Systems Work - Video: How to Change Spark Plugs - Video: How to Jump Start a Car
9. See the Automotive Maintenance Workbook for graph paper to make your diagrams.
Video: How Manual Transmissions Work - Drive Train Diagram
10. Video: How Engine Brakes Work - Video: How to Inspect Car Brakes
ABS Brakes Diagram - Conventional Brakes Diagram - Difference between ABS and Conventional Brakes
11.a. See the Automotive Maintenance Workbook for the Operation Maintenance chart you need to calculate the cost of ownership of vehicles.
11.b. Video: Car Detailing - Waxing - Video: Exterior Car Detail Tips
11.c. Video: How to Change a Car Tire
11.d. Video: How to Change Your Own Oil
Related awards
Trade Awards
Trade-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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