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2. Auto mechanic - Wikipedia

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   The auto mechanic has a physically demanding job, often exposed to loud noises, [8] equipment, slippery surfaces, vehicle parts, tools, falling objects, fires, explosions, and more. [9] Musculoskeletal disorders are common for mechanics [ 10 ] because of the manual handling [ 11 ] and awkward positions required for the occupation.

3. Mechanic - Wikipedia

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   Most mechanics specialize in a particular field, such as auto body mechanics, diesel mechanics, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics, auto mechanics, bicycle mechanics, boiler mechanics, race car mechanics, aircraft mechanics, and other areas. There are also mobile mechanics who work on heavy equipment that will come to you if there is ...

4. Automobile repair shop - Wikipedia

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   First appearing in the early 1900s, [2] many filling stations offered vehicle repair services as part of their full service operation. This once popular trend has declined significantly over the years as many locations found it more profitable to exchange vehicle service bays for grocery isles, which ultimately led to the emergence of the quick oil change industry.

5. Service (motor vehicle) - Wikipedia

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   A motor vehicle service or tune-up is a series of maintenance procedures carried out at a set time interval or after the vehicle has traveled a certain distance. The service intervals are specified by the vehicle manufacturer in a service schedule and some modern cars display the due date for the next service electronically on the instrument panel.

6. Line technician (automotive) - Wikipedia

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   The term heavy line technician is due to these mechanics specializing in the engine and transmission issues, and they are usually the more experienced mechanics. Light line or line mechanic is more suited to general mechanical issues like water pumps, alternators, power steering, brakes, suspension systems, and other areas of the vehicle. Light ...

7. Race engineer - Wikipedia

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   A race engineer is a motorsport team member who analyses data to achieve the best performance from the vehicle and driver. The race engineer communicates with the team's data analyst, mechanics, and driver, both between and during races. Off the race track, the race engineer analyses historical data to determine the initial set-up for the next ...

8. Glossary of automotive terms - Wikipedia

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   Also gas pedal. A throttle in the form of a foot-operated pedal, or sometimes a hand-operated lever or paddle, by which the flow of fuel to the engine (and thereby the engine speed) is controlled, with depression of the pedal causing the vehicle to accelerate. admission stroke See induction stroke. aftermarket air brake 1. A type of brake in which the force that actuates the brake mechanism is ...

9. Automotive safety - Wikipedia

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   The terms "active" and "passive" are simple but important terms in the world of automotive safety. "Active safety" is used to refer to technology assisting in the prevention of a crash and "passive safety" to components of the vehicle (primarily airbags, seatbelts and the physical structure of the vehicle) that help to protect occupants during a crash.