Exam 17: Preventative Maintenance and Service Procedures

When servicing a hybrid-electric vehicle the technician must make sure that he/she has the ________ and the vehicle is NOT in the ready mode.

A service technician removed the inspection/fill plug from the differential of a rear-wheel drive vehicle and gear lube started to flow out. Technician A says that the technician should quickly replace the plug to prevent any more loss of gear lube. Technician B says to catch the fluid and allow the fluid to continue to drain. Which technician is correct?

DOT 3 brake fluid can absorb ________ % of its volume of water per year.

What is this tool used for?

Technician A says to never open the cooling system when the coolant is hot. Technician B says to periodically inspect the radiator for obstructions. Which technician is correct?

DOT 5 brake fluid ________.

Accessory drive belt tension is determined by ________.

Which of these should be used when preparing a vehicle for service?

Technician A says that most manufacturers specify replacement of the air filter every 30,000 miles. Technician B says that the air filter should be replaced every year. Which technician is correct?

Checking automatic transmission fluid level is easy, since they all have a dipstick.