THS Automotive Technology Introduction to vehicle Identification THS

THS Automotive Technology Introduction to vehicle Identification

THS Automotive Technology Introduction to vehicle Identification Fuel for Thought • How are vehicles classified? • Why should you know what the year, make, model and engine size of a vehicle?

THS Automotive Technology Introduction to vehicle Identification Objectives • Upon completion of this chapter and activities, you will be able to: – Differentiate between vehicle manufacturers, makes, models, and types. – Classify and identify vehicles by year, engine size and accessory packages

THS Automotive Technology Introduction to vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification • VIN – Vehicle Identification Number • 17 Characters • Found on driver’s doorjamb and on the top of the dashboard

THS Automotive Technology Introduction to vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification • VIN Breakdown:

THS Automotive Technology Introduction to vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification • Manufacturers – – – – – GM Chrysler Ford Toyota VW Honda Daimler Kia Many others…

THS Automotive Technology Vehicle Identification • Makes – Examples Introduction to vehicle Identification • Ford manufacturers Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, and Aston Martin • Toyota manufactures Toyota, Lexus, and Scion

THS Automotive Technology Vehicle Identification • Models – Examples – Make/Models Introduction to vehicle Identification • • • GMC - Sierra and Yukon Lincoln - Navigator and Town Car Jeep - Commander and Wrangler Toyota - 4 Runner Mercedes-Benz - C 63 BMW - M 3

THS Automotive Technology Vehicle Identification • Types of vehicles – Examples • Subcompact Car Introduction to vehicle Identification

THS Automotive Technology Introduction to vehicle Identification Compact Car Ford Focus

THS Automotive Technology Introduction to vehicle Identification Mid-size Car Buick Lacrosse

THS Automotive Technology Introduction to vehicle Identification Full-size Car Dodge Charger

THS Automotive Technology Introduction to vehicle Identification Sports Car Lamborghini Gallardo

THS Automotive Technology Introduction to vehicle Identification Mini SUV Toyota Rav 4

THS Automotive Technology Introduction to vehicle Identification Crossover SUV Jaguar C-X 17

THS Automotive Technology Introduction to vehicle Identification SUV Cadillac Escalade

THS Automotive Technology Sport Utility Truck Ford Explorer Sport Track Introduction to vehicle Identification

THS Automotive Technology Compact Pickup Mazda Pickup Introduction to vehicle Identification

THS Automotive Technology Mid-size Pickup, Toyota T-100 Introduction to vehicle Identification

THS Automotive Technology Introduction to vehicle Identification Full-size Pickup Ford F-350

THS Automotive Technology Minivan Volkswagen Routan Introduction to vehicle Identification

THS Automotive Technology Van Chevrolet Express Cargo Van Introduction to vehicle Identification

THS Automotive Technology Engine Identification • Size/Displacement – Two systems of measurement Introduction to vehicle Identification • International System of Units (metric system) • U. S. customary units (English system) Example: 1 L = 61. 02 cu. in. 5. 0 L = 305 cu. in.

THS Automotive Technology Engine Identification • Engine Size is found on the VECI Tag • Vehicle Emissions Control Information Introduction to vehicle Identification – Under vehicle hood – Usually on the underside of hood or core support • Number of Cylinders • Count number of exhaust or intake runners • Also count spark plugs on gasoline engines

THS Automotive Technology Introduction to vehicle Identification Engine Identification • Configuration – – – Inline Opposed Slant V Rotary

THS Automotive Technology Common Fuels and Designs • Gasoline Powered Vehicles – Pollutants • hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide Introduction to vehicle Identification • Diesel Powered Vehicles – Pollutants • greenhouse gases + nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter

THS Automotive Technology The Future Currently and Near Future Hybrids Flex Fuel E 85 Electric More Distant Future Introduction to vehicle Identification Fuel Cell Technology Photovoltaics? ? ?

THS Automotive Technology Introduction to vehicle Identification Summary • Vehicles are identified by: • • • Manufacturer Year Make Model Engine size • Most Common Current Fuels: • Gasoline • Diesel • Electric • New technologies are emerging.