Exam 8: Preventative Maintenance and Basic Services

The VIN number includes all the information listed below EXCEPT:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Air filters are typically replaced every 100,000 miles.

Why is transmission fluid colored red?

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?

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

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

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

The EP designation for a chassis grease stands for ____________________.

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

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

Coolant acidity is measured with ____________________.

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