Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

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1. 01Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
2. 02Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
3. 03Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
4. 04Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
5. 05Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
6. 06Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
7. 07Align vehicles' front ends.
8. 08Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems.
9. 09Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
10. 10Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
11. 11Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
12. 12Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.

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