Oil Change and Routine Inspections – Service Information & Labor Times

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to oil changes, routine inspections, and the use of service information in auto repair.

Oil change and routine inspections

A scheduled maintenance task that includes changing engine oil and inspecting key vehicle systems for wear, leaks, and safety issues.

Service information

A database or tool that provides parts numbers, labor times, torque specs, step-by-step procedures, and diagrams to guide vehicle repair and maintenance.

Book time

The standard labor time allocated to a repair used to calculate pay; completing a job faster or slower affects earnings based on this time.

Standard time

The amount of time a technician is paid for when a customer pays for the service; often aligns with book time and guides billing.

Warranty time

Labor time paid when a repair is performed under warranty; typically shorter or different from standard time.

Technical Service Bulletin (TSB)

A notice about common issues and recommended fixes for specific vehicles; not a recall, but guidance for known problems.

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)

A code produced by the vehicle's computer indicating a fault detected during diagnostics.

OEM part number

The original equipment manufacturer part number used to identify and order genuine parts.

Removal and Replacement (R&R)

Step-by-step procedures for removing and reinstalling a component during service.

Torque specs

Specified torque values for bolts and fasteners to ensure proper clamping and safety.

Diagrams

Illustrations within service information showing component layouts, wiring, and fluid paths to aid repair.

DealerConnect

The dealer portal used to access service information, training, and vehicle data.

Alldata

A service information provider used as an alternative or supplement to DealerConnect.

Mitchell On Demand

Another service information resource; access may vary by institution or authorization.