Deck 8: Preventative Maintenance and Basic Services

Question 1

Technician A says grease fittings are found on parts of the steering system. Technician B says grease fittings are found on parts of the brake system. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Air filters are typically replaced every 100,000 miles.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Two technicians are discussing the proper coolant to use on a late model GM vehicle. Technician A says that "DEX-COOL" type Organic Acid Technology [OAT] is the proper coolant to use. Technician B says that Ethylene Glycol [good old green] type antifreeze can be used on any vehicle. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Answer 3

A

Question 4

An oil with a viscosity index of 10W-30 has a viscosity of 10 when warm and a 30 when cold.

Question 5

After servicing a hybrid car, the engine will not start. Technician A says the wrong engine oil was installed. Technician B says the wrong type of brake fluid was used. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 6

All Ford vehicles use Type F automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

Question 7

Two technicians are discussing testing coolant with test strips. Technician A says the test strip measures freezing protection level. Technician B says the test strip measures coolant acidity.Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 8

A vehicle is towed into the shop with a thrown serpentine belt. Technician A checks for a worn pulley bearing. Technician B checks for a faulty tensioner. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 9

Oil should be changed only when it appears dirty or black.

Question 10

Technician A checks V-belt tension by pressing his thumb firmly on the longest straight span of the belt and measuring the amount of deflection. Technician B uses a belt tension gauge. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 11

Oil viscosity classification is established by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

Question 12

The VIN number includes all the information listed below EXCEPT:

A)model year
B)engine type
C)manufacturer
D)vehicle weight

Question 13

Two technicians are discussing the measurement of antifreeze concentration in coolant. Technician A uses a coolant hydrometer. Technician B uses a refractomer. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 14

A belt that does not have proper tension may squeal or chirp.

Question 15

Technician A wipes off the outside of a zerk fitting before injecting grease into it. Technician B injects just enough grease to cause the boot to expand slightly. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 16

Hybrid vehicles are maintained and serviced in the same manner as conventional vehicles, except for the hybrid components.

Question 17

A torque stick cannot be used to tighten lug nuts.

Question 18

Most hydraulic clutch systems use brake fluid.

Question 19

Disconnecting and then reconnecting the battery on a late model car might cause the engine to run rough for a few miles.

Question 20

Before replacing a serpentine belt ______.

A)cut the old belt with a razor blade to make the job easier.
B)measure the belt tension with a belt tension gauge so that the new belt can be retensioned to the original tension.
C)remove the fan and water pump.
D)locate the belt routing diagram on the underhood decal or shop manual; if none is found draw your own

Question 21

If a ball joint has a threaded plug, the plug can be removed and a _____ fitting installed that will allow the ball joint to be greased periodically.

A)Whittington
B)spring lock
C)ferrule
D)zerk

Question 22

The typical replacement interval for an air filter is ____________________ miles.

Question 23

Which of the following is not a property of synthetic oil?

A)low viscosity at high temperatures
B)low viscosity at low temperatures
C)a longer service life
D)better fuel economy

Question 24

Technician A says V-belts are automatically tensioned. Technician B says serpentine belts are manually adjusted and require periodic adjustment. Who is correct ?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 25

The VIN number for vehicles built in the United States begins with a(n)_____.

A)1
B)3
C)U
D)A

Question 26

S ____________________classification [API] oil is used in all cars that have gasoline engines and were built in or after 2005.

Question 27

Describe the procedure for checking the condition of an air filter.

Question 28

Directional tires are being discussed. Technician A says directional tires should not be cross rotated, but rotated front to rear. Technician B cross rotates the tires by dismounting them from the rims, flipping them over and remounting. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a good reason to replace a belt.

A)worn or glazed edges
B)squealing or chirping
C)tears and splits
D)signs of oil soaking

Question 30

The W in 5W-30 viscosity oil stands for ____________________.

Question 31

If the wiper blades do not press firmly onto the windshield, the ____________________ should be replaced.

Question 32

The tenth character in the VIN is the _____.

A)manufacturer
B)engine family
C)model year
D)body type

Question 33

After being initially rotated at 7,500 miles, radial tires should be rotated every _____ mile s.

A)5,000
B)10,000
C)15,000
D)25,000

Question 34

Coolant acidity is measured with ____________________.

Question 35

A torque stick is used to ensure that the ____________________ are not overtorqued.

Question 36

Why should the radiator cap never be removed when the engine is hot?

Question 37

Research shows that states with annual safety inspection programs have ____________________ percent fewer accidents than states without safety inspections.

Question 38

What eight pieces of information are contained in the VIN?

Question 39

The minimum concentration of antifreeze is _____.

A)20% antifreeze, 80% water
B)33% antifreeze, 66% water
C)44% antifreeze, 56% water
D)50% antifreeze, 50% water

Question 40

Ethylene glycol antifreeze is _____.

A)the most commonly used antifreeze
B)green in color
C)poisonous
D)All the answers are correct.

Question 41

C-class or F-class engine oil should only be used on what kinds of vehicles?

Question 42

When a customer brings in a vehicle for service, why should you check for TSBs and recalls for that model?

Question 43

Why does a car that never leaves south Florida require a 50/50 concentration of antifreeze and water.

Question 44

Over time, using the wrong oil can lead to all these problems EXCEPT:

A)sludge formation
B)rapid wear of timing chain components
C)seal failure
D)a clogged oil filter

Question 45

Besides generating repair orders, what other services can be done by computerized shop management systems?

Question 46

What are serpentine belts?

Question 47

List three different types of antifreeze.

Question 48

Why is transmission fluid colored red?

Question 49

List four things to check while visually inspecting a battery.

Question 50

The EP designation for a chassis grease stands for ____________________.

Question 51

Why must wheel lug nuts be properly torqued using a torque wrench?