Deck 17: Preventative Maintenance and Service Procedures

Question 1

When should the engine oil be replaced?

A)Every 3,000 miles regardless of time
B)Every three months, regardless of miles
C)According to the vehicle manufacturer's recommended interval based on time and mileage, whichever occurs first
D)All of the above

Answer 1

According to the vehicle manufacturer's recommended interval based on time and mileage, whichever occurs first

Question 2

Most vehicle manufacturers specify brake fluid that meets what specification?

A)DOT 2
B)DOT 3
C)DOT 4
D)DOT 5

Answer 2

DOT 3

Question 3

The cabin filter can be accessed from ________.

A)Under the dash on some vehicles
B)Under the hood on some vehicles
C)Under the vehicle on some vehicles
D)Either A or B

Answer 3

Either A or B

Question 4

Before draining a manual transmission to replace the fluid, what should the technician do first?

A)Check to see if the fill plug can be removed
B)Check service information for the specified fluid
C)Purchase SAE 80W-90 gear lube
D)Both A and B

Question 5

Coolant can be checked using ________.

A)Test strips
B)Boiling/freezing points using a refractometer and hydrometer
C)Visual inspection
D)All of the above

Question 6

Accessory drive belt tension is determined by ________.

A)Belt tension using a belt tension gauge
B)Torque required to rotate the tensioner using a beam type torque wrench
C)Marks on the tensioner
D)Any of the above depending on the specified procedure as found in service information

Question 7

Using the modified X tire rotation method on a front wheel drive vehicle would place the right front tire on the ________.

A)Left rear
B)Right rear
C)Left front

Question 8

Most vehicle manufacturers specify a lug nut (wheel nut) tightening torque specification of about ________.

A)100 to 125 lb-ft
B)80 to 100 lb-ft
C)125 to 150 lb-ft
D)150 to 175 lb-ft

Question 9

A grease labeled NLGI 2 GC is suitable for use on what vehicle components?

A)Wheel bearings
B)Door hinges only
C)Both wheel bearings and chassis parts
D)Chassis parts

Question 10

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?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 11

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?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 12

Technician A says that the metal brake fluid reservoir found on older vehicles requires the top to be removed to check fluid level. Technician B says that when filling a brake fluid reservoir to leave room for expansion due to heat. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 13

Polyglycol brake fluid ________.

A)Is amber in color
B)Is petroleum based
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 14

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

A)50%
B)15%
C)2%
D)None of these

Question 15

DOT 4 brake fluid ________.

A)Absorbs water vapor at a slower rate than DOT 3
B)Costs about twice as much as DOT 3
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 16

DOT 5 brake fluid ________.

A)Absorbs water easily
B)May be mixed with DOT 3 and DOT 4 fluid
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 17

Which of these brake fluids has the highest boiling point?

A)DOT 4
B)DOT 3
C)DOT 5.1
D)None of these

Question 18

Engine oil level should be checked ________.

A)With the vehicle parked on level ground
B)With the engine running
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 19

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?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 20

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

A)A steering wheel cover
B)A windshield cover
C)Surgical boots
D)Elbow protection pads

Question 21

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)Valve caps
B)Door fob
C)Key transmitter
D)Valet key

Question 22

Where is the correct tire pressure specification found?

A)On a sticker located on the spare tire
B)On the tire sidewall
C)Behind the center console cover
D)On the driver's door post

Question 23

Windshield wiper blades are constructed of ________ and tend to become brittle due to age.

A)Nylon
B)Rubber
C)Brushes
D)Cork

Question 24

Windshield washer fluid looks like blue water and is actually water mixed with ________ to prevent freezing and to help clean the windshield.

A)Silica
B)Soap
C)Anti-freeze
D)An alcohol (methanol) additive

Question 25

Tires should be inflated to the pressure marked on the tire sidewall.

Question 26

A good lubricant should be used whenever installing lug nuts.

Question 27

If the vehicle calls for DOT 3 brake fluid then DOT 5 fluid will provide even better performance.

Question 28

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

Question 29

One type of power steering fluid is generally used for all vehicles.

Question 30

What is this tool used for?

A)Checking coolant freeze protection
B)Checking tire pressure
C)Checking brake fluid moisture level
D)Checking coolant levels