What Are the Basic Knowledge Points of Car Maintenance?

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JasperLynn
07/30/25 7:14am
Car maintenance is a highly complex professional skill. Professional automotive technicians need to master extensive knowledge, such as automotive electrical circuits, the working principles of car engines, and the operational mechanisms of transmissions. A car is primarily composed of the body, engine, transmission, and chassis. The body is further divided into the body frame and body panels. Body panels include the front and rear bumpers, front fenders, hood, trunk lid, and doors. Since the roof and rear fenders are welded to the body frame, they are considered structural components of the body. Below are additional details on car maintenance: 1. Front Suspension: In front-engine, front-wheel-drive vehicles, the engine, transmission, and front suspension are mounted on the front subframe. In front-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicles, the engine and front suspension are fixed to the front subframe, while the rear subframe houses the rear differential and rear suspension. 2. Subframe: The subframe plays a crucial role in the chassis and helps transmit collision forces during impacts. 3. Car Transmission: Transmissions are categorized into CVT, dual-clutch, AMT, AT, and manual transmissions, each with distinct working principles and common failure points.
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