Routine maintenance and running checks

Why do we carry out scheduled routine maintenance on engines?

• To keep the engine looking shiny.

• To prevent perishable components failing and causing damage to the engine.

• To tune the engine for performance racing.

• To increase the resale value of the engine to keep a full service history and to have a recorded date of when items were renewed.

• To ensure the engine runs as efficiently as possible and to prevent catastrophic failure.

Which components below should you inspect and might replace during the routine maintenance?

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What is the purpose of having oil in an engine?

• causes friction between parts.

• Keeps the engine shiny.

• Cools, Cleans, lubricates and helps to seal the combustion chamber.

• It lubricates the engine by reducing friction on moving parts and carries swarf to the the filters to prevent excessive wear.

Which components would you not expect to change during routine maintenance?

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Which components must always be changed during the routine maintenance?

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What does the acronym WOBBLE stand for when highlighting pre and post engine starting checks?

• Water, On switch, Bilge, Battery, Levels, Electrics

• Wax element, Outlet, Belts, Bangs, Leaks, external checks

• Water, Oil, Battery, Belts, Leaks, Exhaust

How much in degrees should a drive belt not exceed when twisting, to check for correct tension?

• 45°

• 90°

• 135°

• 180°

Which components below are perishable items linked to the coolant system that must be inspected?

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Which diesel fuel system components would need to be bleed after changing a diesel fuel filter?

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The petrol engine you are working on is not starting. which items below If FAULTY could be effecting this issue?

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