Deck 8: Preventive Maintenance and Basic Services

Question 1

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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

Answer 2

True

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

The VIN number includes all the information listed below EXCEPT:

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

Question 9

A torque stick cannot be used to tighten lug nuts.

Question 10

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 11

Oil viscosity classification is established by the Society of Automotive Engineers [SAE].

Question 12

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 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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 17

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 18

All Ford vehicles use Type F automatic transmission fluid [ATF].

Question 19

Air filters are typically replaced every 100,000 miles.

Question 20

Most hydraulic clutch systems use brake fluid.

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

Radial tires should be rotated every _____ miles after being initially rotated at 7,500 miles.

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

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 26

In most states, the actual repair cost cannot exceed the estimate by more than ____________________ percent without the customer's authorization.

Question 27

Coolant acidity is measured with ____________________.

Question 28

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

Question 29

Ethylene glycol antifreeze is _____.

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

Question 30

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 31

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

Question 32

Which of the following properties of synthetic oil is NOT true?

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

Question 33

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

Question 34

If the wiper blades are no longer pressed firmly onto the windshield, the ____________________ should be replaced.

Question 35

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 36

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 37

The EP designation for a chassis grease stands for ____________________.

Question 38

The VIN number for vehicles built in the United States begins with _____.

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

Question 39

The tenth character in the VIN is the _____.

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

Question 40

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

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

Question 41

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

Question 42

What are serpentine belts?

Question 43

Why is transmission fluid colored red?

Question 44

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

Question 45

What is a core charge?

Question 46

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

Question 47

What information is contained in the VIN?

Question 48

List four things to check while visually inspecting a battery.

Question 49

List three different types of antifreeze.

Question 50

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