The Importance of Regular Oil Changes in Engines

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The Importance of Regular Oil Changes in Engines

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you should understand the importance of regularly changing the oil in an engine, explain the steps needed to do the job, and identify the tools required.

What do you already know about the importance of changing the oil in an engine?

Introduction

Understanding the importance of regular oil changes in engines is crucial for maintaining the engine's performance and longevity.

What does the word longevity mean?

1. longen
2. levensduur
3. leven

Consequences of Neglecting Oil Changes

Failure to change the oil regularly can lead to increased friction, overheating, and eventual engine damage.

Steps for Changing Oil

The process involves draining the old oil, replacing the oil filter, and refilling the engine with fresh oil.

Tools Needed

Common tools required include a wrench, oil filter wrench, oil drain pan, and funnel for pouring new oil.

Interactive Activity

Engage in a demonstration or virtual simulation of an oil change to reinforce the steps and tools needed.

Benefits of Regular Oil Changes

Regular oil changes help maintain proper engine lubrication, reduce wear and tear, and improve fuel efficiency.

Conclusion

Summarize the key points about the importance of regular oil changes and emphasize the impact on combustion engine efficiency and longevity.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.