Garage Basics: Tire Basics • Fluid Checks • Fuses & Battery Basics — Compass Cards
Build practical car-care confidence with three beginner-friendly Garage Basics Compass Card sets covering Tire Basics, Fluid Checks, and Fuses & Battery Basics. These 30 visual cards help you understand what to check, how to perform simple routine checks safely, what warning signs to notice, and when it is time to stop and get professional help.
3 sets • 30 Compass Cards • Digital PDF
- Estimated Reading Time: 1 - 2 hours
- Pages: 30
- Skill Level: All Levels
- Format: Digital Download (PDF)
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What You'll Learn
Find and understand your tire size.
Check tread depth and visually inspect tires for damage.
Check coolant safely and understand basic brake-fluid checks.
Identify common under-the-hood fluid reservoirs.
Check and replace a basic fuse using the correct amperage.
Recognize common signs of a weak battery or electrical problem.
Table of contents
Set 1 — Tire Basics: Find Your Tire Size • Recommended PSI • Checking Pressure • Adding Air • Tread Depth • Visual Inspection • Uneven Wear • When Not to Drive / When to Get Help • Quick Reference
Set 2 — Fluid Checks: Recognize Common Fluid Reservoirs • Read Before You Pour • Windshield Washer Fluid • Check Engine Oil Level • Check Coolant Reservoir Level Safely • Brake Fluid Reservoir Basics • Understanding MIN / MAX • When to Stop and Get Help • Quick Reference
Set 3 — Fuses & Battery Basics: Know the Basics • Battery Safety First • Your Fuse Box • How to Check a Fuse • Replacing a Fuse • Battery Terminals • Signs of a Weak Battery • When to Get Help • Quick Reference
A few simple vehicle checks can tell you a lot—if you know what you are looking at. Garage Basics: Vehicle Checks & Essentials brings together three practical Compass Card sets designed to help everyday drivers become more familiar with their vehicle without turning basic maintenance into a mechanic course.
Start with Tire Basics. Learn how to find your tire size, locate the manufacturer-recommended PSI, check tire pressure, add air, inspect tread depth, recognize damage and uneven wear, and know when a tire should not be driven on.
Next, move under the hood with Fluid Checks. Learn to recognize common fluid reservoirs, read labels before adding anything, check windshield washer fluid and engine oil, safely check the coolant reservoir, understand brake-fluid basics, and recognize when a low fluid level may point to a bigger problem.
Finish with Fuses & Battery Basics. Learn what fuses and the battery do, basic battery safety, where fuse boxes may be located, how to inspect and replace a basic fuse with the correct amperage, how to identify battery terminals, and the signs that a battery or electrical problem may need professional attention.
These cards are designed to help you know the basics, perform realistic beginner-level checks, and recognize your limits. Save the PDFs to your phone, tablet, or computer—or print the pages you want nearby in the garage.
Learn it. Do it. Keep moving.
Set 1 — Tire Basics: Find Your Tire Size • Recommended PSI • Checking Pressure • Adding Air • Tread Depth • Visual Inspection • Uneven Wear • When Not to Drive / When to Get Help • Quick Reference
Set 2 — Fluid Checks: Recognize Common Fluid Reservoirs • Read Before You Pour • Windshield Washer Fluid • Check Engine Oil Level • Check Coolant Reservoir Level Safely • Brake Fluid Reservoir Basics • Understanding MIN / MAX • When to Stop and Get Help • Quick Reference
Set 3 — Fuses & Battery Basics: Know the Basics • Battery Safety First • Your Fuse Box • How to Check a Fuse • Replacing a Fuse • Battery Terminals • Signs of a Weak Battery • When to Get Help • Quick Reference
Garage Basics Compass Cards | Tires, Fluids & Battery
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