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Treasure Coast

On January 21, 2023, The Treasure Coast Chapter Teens and Master of the Universe group hosted and Automotive Worship in collaboration with Fort Pierce Central High School. The programing thrust for this activity is education and social The group learned about the cost and maintenance of owning an automobile

Mr. Hoyas, the Auto Shop Instructor presented information on the difference between a hybrid, electric, and fuel dependent vehicle. When asked what type of vehicle they wanted to have, many of the participants responded they wanted luxury vehicles but did not know and understand the cost of owning or maintaining the vehicle

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After learning information about the cost and the upkeep of owning the vehicle of their choice, many of them stated they plan to get a good education and work hard to get good paying jobs to afford their vehicles

The participants were able to receive instruction by way of lecture and didactic, which included performing a system diagnostic check, oil change, check tire pressure, change the tire, check and change brake fluid, power steering fluid, and coolant fluid

Additionally, they learned how to locate general information about the vehicle including size of the tire, amount of pressure the tire needs, year the vehicle was made, and about the different types of gasoline and oil that the vehicle will need The participants learned valuable life skills while engaging in social interaction with an automotive specialist

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