vehicle maintenance & vehicle engine (b)

when a piston is at TDC at the end of the exhaust stroke it will be at the

• top of the cylinder with the inlet and exhaust valves completely closed

• top of the cylinder with the inlet and exhaust valves fully open

• top of the cylinder with the inlet and exhaust valves partially open

• bottom of the cylinder with the inlet and exhaust valves completely closed.

which one the following is checked by heating a small amount of brake fluid ?

• moisture content

• fluid specification

• air in the system

• age of the fluid

which one of the following is the correct procedure when cosmetic damage is identified on a customer vehicle?

• advise the service receptionist who will inform the customer

• carry out repairs to the damage

• take no action it is not part of the service

• inform a colleague so they can report it

what action needs to be carried out after replacing a filter in a CI engine fuel system?

• it should be filled with petrol

• it should be filled with air

• it should have all air removed

• it should have all diesel fuel removed

On first starting an engine with new oil and filter, the technician should make sure the engine oil

• Pump is primed and vented

• Warning light extinguishes

• Reaches the camshaft drive belt

• Is allowed to change color before reviewing

Two parts of an engine flywheel that should be inspected for damage are the clutch plate friction surface and

• connecting rods

• auxiliary drive belt

• starter motor pinion gear

• starter motor ring gear

when carrying out a cylinder leakage test which one of the following is a possible cause of air being heard exiting from the dipstick the oil filter cap?

• cylinder head gasket failure

• piston rings and cylinder bores worn

• inlet valve stem seals worn

• exhaust valve stems worn

when checking the engine oil level the vehicle must be on level ground and

• the engine switched off and checked a short time after

• running at idle speed

• switching off and checked immediately

• running above 3000 rev/min

what will using a higher viscosity specification oil in a diesel (CI) engine result in?

• poor starting in cold weather

• higher idle speeds

• increased performance

• improved fuel consumption

which one of the following would be identified by a visual inspection of the brake pads?

• possible overheating during braking

• the asbestos content

• warped brake disc

• incorrect ABS operation