ASE Maintenance and Light Repair

Front

White colored exhaust is blowing from the tailpipe of a vehicle. Which of the following is correct? A. It has worn piston rings. B. It has a leaking head gasket. C. It has worn valve seals. D. It has a leaking fuel injector.

Back

It has a leaking head gasket.

Front

An automatic transmission's fluid is pink and milky. Technician A says this is caused by engine overheating. Technician B says the transmission could have been overfilled and the fluid has become aerated. Who is correct?

Back

Neither A or B

Front

Who is correct regarding fuel filters and fuel pressure: Technician A says fuel filters have an arrow that always points toward the fuel tank. Technician B says a clogged fuel filter will reduce fuel pressure at the fuel rail?

Back

Technician B is correct.

Front

_____________________ tire wears the center of its tread.

Back

It is overinflated.

Front

The role of a stabilizer (anti-sway) bar is to:

Back

control body roll.

Front

Blue exhaust smoke can be caused by: A. a clogged air filter. B. worn piston rings. C. worn main bearings. D. a blown head gasket.

Back

worn piston rings.

Front

An air conditioning system is being charged. Technician A says that R-12 and R-134a can be mixed in a vehicle's system. Technician B says that it is acceptable to release R-134a into the atmosphere. Who is right?

Back

Neither A nor B

Front

A vehicle with power assist brakes has a hard brake pedal with little stopping power. Which of these is the MOST likely cause of this condition? A. The brake booster. B. The master cylinder. C. Air in the system. D. Contaminated brake fluid.

Back

The brake booster.

Front

A technician is unable to balance a tire on a vehicle that vibrates at speeds above 35 mph. Technician A says to continue adding weights around the rim up to 10 ounces. Technician B says to dismount the tire from the rim and inspect the inside for liquid or debris. Who is correct?

Back

Technician B

Front

A vehicles engine oil should be changed every 3 months or _____miles.

Back

3K miles