Auto Tech 1 Flashcard 2

Front

When replacing water pumps that are driven by an accessory belt, the technician should: make sure mating surfaces are clean and free from old gasket material, use the correct torque value when tightening the bolts, make note of the accessory belt routing.

Back

All of the answers listed are correct.

Front

A customer complains that oil is found under the car every time it is parked. Technician A states that while inspecting for the leak, one should follow the oil to the highest point to find the leak. Technician B states that the oil will need to be changed to find the source of the leak. Who is right?

Back

A only

Front

When one is testing engine coolant, which tool(s) can be used?

Back

Coolant test strips, Refractometer, Hydrometer

Front

Technician A says oil-soaked belts can be washed off and reused. Technician B says all belt tensioners are manually adjustable. Who is right?

Back

Neither A nor B

Front

While discussing drive belts, Technician A says abnormal belt wear can be caused by pulley misalignment. Technician B says a belt that is frayed on the edges should be reused. Who is right?

Back

A only

Front

Two technicians are discussing a water pump replacement. Technician A says water pumps that need replacing will always show a leak. Technician B says water pump bearings could be noisy, indicating a failure. Who is right?

Back

B only

Front

A customer states that there is a high-pitched squealing noise when the vehicle is first started. Technician A says to inspect the belt condition and tension, then adjust to specifications if necessary. Technician B says if a belt makes noise, it should always be replaced. Who is right?

Back

A only

Front

When replacing engine drive belts, Technician A says that the majority of serpentine belts are equipped with automatic belt tensioners. Technician B says that the majority of V-belts are equipped with automatic belt tensioners. Who is right?

Back

A only

Front

All of these can cause belt noise except: an aligned belt, a faulty tensioner, a misaligned pulley, a cracked belt.

Back

an aligned belt

Front

Technician A says a hydrometer can be used to test the strength of antifreeze. Technician B says a refractometer can be used to test the strength of antifreeze. Who is right?

Back

Both A and B