Put the cell phone in the trunk with your other emergency tools. Well,
maybe in the glove box. (does anyone actually keep gloves in there?)
Don't talk & drive!
Tire air pressure.
Circle check - walk around your car and do a visual check of tires,
lights, & hazards before driving off.
Eric Russell
Mebane, NC
http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell
----- Original Message -----
From: <eric@megageek.com>
To: <shop-talk@Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 8:48 AM
Subject: Using your shop experances to help others.
>
> Ok, this Thursday, I'm teaching a class at the local Women's Crisis
> center.
> It will be a class on "all things automotive."
>
> It is more of a conversation than a formal class. I'm looking to
> just help
> educate the clients on some automotive basics. So far, here are
> some
> topics I plan to cover...
>
> -The basic parts of a car-
> Motor parts, drive train, and just some terms about the body
> -What to look for and steer clear of when buying a car
> Leaks, fluid colors, sounds, rust
> -What to have in your car at all times
> Jumper cables, flares (although Ibll recommend chem. sticks)
> flashlight,
> blanket, gloves, cell phone charger (what else?)
> -How to change a tire (this is a practical exercise)
> -How to handle roadside emergencies
> Get car out of lane of travel, stay in car unless there is a safe
> place
> nearby
> -Preventive maintenance
> How often to do oil changes, keeping things clean, checking lights
> and
> tires, etc
>
> What I want to ask the wisdom here isb& If you could teach this
> class, what
> would you put in it? Remember, the audience is mostly single,
> female
> parents that know little to nothing about cars. I want to give them
> a
> little better understanding of the workings of a car. I hope to
> bring a
> sense of empowerment (however small) to them about their car.
>
> Please feel free email me comments. I want to put together
> something that
> I can give others to use in their communities to spread these kind
> of
> classes.
>
>
>
> Moose
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