Ch-55 Engine Problems

Front

Why are proper diagnosis methods important?

Back

They save money, time, and effort.

Front

Choose 2 common symptoms of engine mechanical problems: oil leaks and loss of power, vibration in the steering wheel and poor tire wear, transmission slippage and manual transmission not going into gear.

Back

oil leaks and loss of power

Front

List the most efficient two ways of checking engine mechanical condition.

Back

take compression reading and do leak down test

Front

Name 2 common engine mechanical problems.

Back

engine coolant leak and engine oil leak

Front

What does blue/gray engine smoke mean?

Back

engine is burning oil

Front

Why would you perform a compression test?

Back

to check for engine mechanical condition

Front

What can cause white smoke out of your tailpipe? Options: an overfuel condition, burning oil in the combustion chamber, engine coolant in the combustion chamber, it is a normal condition

Back

engine coolant in the combustion chamber

Front

A compression test will help you determine?

Back

valve condition, piston ring condition, head gasket condition

Front

Why is piston slap loudest when the engine is cold?

Back

piston skirt expands when hot, reducing clearance

Front

Why is a rod knock loudest when engine is hot?

Back

oil viscosity thins out with heat