Auto Tech 1 Quiz 2

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

• All of the answers listed are correct.

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?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

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

• Coolant test strips

• Refractometer

• Hydrometer

• All of the above

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

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

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?

A. B. C. D.

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

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?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

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?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

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?

A.B. C. D.

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

All of these can cause belt noise except:

• an aligned belt

• a faulty tensioner.

• a misaligned pulley.

• a cracked belt

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?

A. B. C. D.

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B