Genius Hour: How Are Cars Made? by Rei Furukawa https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2 Rei Furukawa Period 2 Sophomore English en-us 2020-11-27 02:30:44 UTC 2025-11-09 13:15:36 UTC hello@padlet.com How to Recognise an Undercover Police Car 285513 https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/972186011 1. Police cars are never international cars (EX: Dodge, Ram, Ford. Chevrolet, etc)
2. Government vehicles don't have a registration sticker on their license plate
3. Watch out for neutral colored cars that also match 1 & 2
4. Will say "municipal" on the drivers license (only in some states like Pennsylvania)
5. Police motorcycles are usually white and can be international manufacturers]]> 2020-11-30 16:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/972186011 Top 5 Most Common Car Issues 285513 https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/972236555 1. Sputtering Engine
2. Dead Battery
3. Flat Tire
4. Oil Leak
5. Overheating]]> 2020-11-30 17:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/972236555 How a Car Engine Works in a Nutshell 285513 https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/974018687 The engine is the main source of power for a car to move. There are currently two kinds of engines in production; the spark ignition gasoline engine and the compression ignition diesel engine. The one that is in most of everyone's car is the spark ignition gasoline engine. We all put gasoline in our cars but for what? Gasoline is what is needed in order to power up the engine. Besides gasoline there are two other liquids needed in order for car engines to work; coolant and lubricant. Engine is shaped like the letter V because it is the intake and outtake valve. A mixture of air and gasoline is put inside a combustion chamber from the intake valve. Then a spark plug which is already set inside the chamber lights a tiny spark inside the chamber causing a tiny explosion inside the chamber. That tiny explosion causes the piston to go up and down moving the crankshaft back and forth. After the combustion, the leftovers go out the exhaust pipe.]]> 2020-12-01 01:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/974018687 10 Basic Mechanical Tools that Everyone Needs 285513 https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/974019158 1. Wrenches, Ratchet, Sockets
2. Pliers
3. Hammer
4. Multimeter
5. Jack, Jack Stand, Floor Jack
6. Oil Filter Wrenches
7. Oil Dripping Pan
8. Funnel
9. Jump Starter
10. Assorted fuse kit]]> 2020-12-01 01:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/974019158 Car Suspension in a Nutshell 285513 https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/974019749 The job of a car suspension is to maximize the friction between your car tires and the road surface to provide steering stability, handling as well as comfort for the driver. If all roads were perfectly flat without any bumps, a suspension won't be needed. There are four main parts to a car's suspension. The control arm, shock absorber, steering linkage, and the frame. ]]> 2020-12-01 01:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/974019749 Automatic vs Manual Transmission 285513 https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/974020284  - Automatic - 
Automatic Transmission is what most cars have today. Automatic transmission does the shifting of gears for you, which makes it easier for beginner drivers to learn in. Automatic also lets you keep both hands on the steering wheel giving you a much safer ride. However automatic tend to cost more, need better maintenance, and they are not as economically friendly.

 - Manual - 
Manual Transmissions are still used in Formula 1, Rally, Daytona, Indy races to this day. Why is that? It's because the drivers has full control of when to shift gears which makes it easier to start and stop. But also it is harder to control as you need to concentrate on shifting gears, you have 3 pedals to deal with, and you need to keep one of your hands off while shifting. ]]> 2020-12-01 01:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/974020284 Why are Engines called V4-V12? 285513 https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/974022515 A Honda Civic has an engine size of V4. A Lamborghini has an engine size of V12. The bigger the engine size, more horsepower there is to a car. All engines are the same, airplanes, boats, atv's use the same engine as cars. For example, Rolls Royce, a car company known for their luxury car actually started out as an airplane company. A set of engine has two cylinders that makes it look like the letter V which is why engines are classified by the letter V.]]> 2020-12-01 01:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/974022515 How to Deal with a Dead Battery 285513 https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/974414721 The most common and easiest way to get your batteries started is by jump starting it. You will need a jump cord and a jump starter or another car for this method. Attach the minus cord to the plus and attach the plus cord to the minus. Then have the working car press on the throttle very lightly in place. Meanwhile, try to start your car. That is how you jump start a car. Keep in mind that this method doesn't work cars that run on electricity and never try to jump start a battery with a crack or a leak.]]> 2020-12-01 05:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/974414721 Driving Question 285513 https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/974529060 What inspired me to choose this project is because I just got my driving permit recently and I'm working to get a drivers license. I want other peers to be able to take care of their car and know how fix some of the common car issues in case of an emergency.]]> 2020-12-01 06:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/974529060 How to Replace an Old Tire 285513 https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/976588749 Every brand new car comes with a spare tire and just enough tools. Even a tiny car like a Honda Civic comes with a spare tire underneath the trunk, and basic tools are usually hidden underneath one of the back seats. Locate where your car has the spare tires and tools. Then start by loosening the nuts of the tire that you want to take off. Then use the floor jack to lift up the car just enough for the tire to lift up. Now unscrew the nuts and bolts and take off the tire and replace it with a new one.]]> 2020-12-01 17:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/976588749 Overheating Cars 285513 https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/976648889 Some common reasons that cars overheat are.
  • Leaks in the Cooling System
  • Coolant Concentration
  • Bad Thermostat
  • Bad Radiator
  • Worn or Bursted Hoses
  • Loose or Broken Belts
  • Bad Water Pump

On a nice summer day, if you notice your car's temperature gauge on HIGH RED that means your engine must be overheating and here are the steps to take.
1. Turn off the AC
2. Turn on your defroster and your heat to hot, fan on High. This is because the heater will pull out the heat out of your engine
3. Put your car to park or neutral and raise the engine speed by pressing the gas pedal
]]> 2020-12-01 17:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/976648889 Oil Leak Causes 285513 https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/976655821 When oil stains onto concrete or really any surface, it is almost impossible to get it off. Also if you discovered that your car is leaking oil, don't ignore it. Try to get it fixed as soon as possible because if you keep running your car until it runs out of oil, it will damage your entire engine costing you much more than it should've. Oil leak can be caused by multiple reasons.
  • An oil drain plug gasket that’s not sealing properly
  • Other damaged or worn out gaskets, hoses, pistons, or rings
  • A damaged oil pan
  • A corroded oil cooler line
  • An improperly installed oil filter
  • A missing gasket
]]> 2020-12-01 17:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/976655821 Works Cited Page 285513 https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/977689364 2020-12-01 21:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/977689364 Video Explaining about my Project 285513 https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/989316398 2020-12-04 21:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/989316398 Installing a Bumper 285513 https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/989316789 2020-12-04 21:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/989316789 20 Interesting Facts About Cars 285513 https://padlet.com/285513/fpzjcf1v4z5vc8r2/wish/989746310 1. The average fuel cost across all vehicles is 14.45 cents per mile, or about 23 miles per gallon.
2. The best selling car of all-time is the Toyota Corolla.
3. The U.S. consumes about half of the world’s gasoline.
4. Ferrari manufactures a maximum of 14 cars a day.
5. Although 1886 is credited with being the birth year of the modern automobile, the first gas gauge wasn’t installed until 1922.
6. Every year, over $60 billion worth of car maintenance goes unperformed.
7. The average consumer spends $400 a year on diagnostics, scheduled maintenance, and tune-ups.
8. Traffic congestion wastes three billion gallons of gas each year.
9. The first windshield wipers were hand-operated.
10. The most commonly stolen vehicle is the Honda Accord.
11. White is the most popular car color.
12. The total average repair cost in the U.S. is $305.55, including $202.28 for parts and $103.27 for labor.
13. The average American will spend two weeks of his or her life stopped at red lights.
14. 90 percent of drivers admit to signing behind the wheel.
15. The first cars did not have steering wheels. They were operated by a lever.
16. An airbag inflates within 40 milliseconds of a crash.
17. It takes half an ounce of gas to start a car.
18. Most car horns beep in the key of “F”.
19. The automobile is the most recycled consumer product in the world.
20. Faulty oxygen sensors account for 40 percent of all check engine light related issues.
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