Vehicle Maintenance and Mechanics Flashcard

Front

Which of the following tasks is usually carried out by the service reception following routine maintenance? Complete the in-vehicle service history, Calculate the customer's invoice charges, Correctly re-instate any components and fittings, Check for signs of grease on paintwork surfaces

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Complete the in-vehicle service history

Front

The propeller shaft sliding joint allows:

Back

for changes in distance between the gearbox and rear axle

Front

What does ‘FWD’ mean in relation to vehicle transmissions?

Back

Front Wheel Drive

Front

The aspect ratio of a tyre is the:

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height of the tyre expressed as a percentage of the width

Front

What could be the cause of excessive black smoke from the exhaust of a diesel vehicle?

Back

Faulty injectors

Front

What measuring equipment would you use to measure brake disc run out?

Back

Dial test indicator

Front

What does the abbreviation ‘4x4’ mean in relation to light vehicle transmission?

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The vehicle is 4 wheel drive

Front

To check 'toe-out on turns' you will need to use: a caster angle gauge, a heavy duty jack, a pair of turn tables, a wheel alignment gauge

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a pair of turn tables

Front

If mineral fluids and vegetable based fluids are mixed, what effect could this have on the braking system?

Back

Expands all rubber seals

Front

The three elements necessary to produce a fire are:

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oxygen, a fuel source and an ignition source