Oil Change Procedure

What is a dipstick used for?

• Stick used to help walk without wheelchair

• The stick used to check oil level

• The knob on the radio

• It can stir the contents of the reservoir

What statement(s) describe a drain plug?

• Holds fluid inside of a reservoir

• All of the above

• Must be removed to drain oil during oil change

• Always install before refilling engine with fluids.

How do you check fluids during preventative maintenance?

• Brake fluid has a reservoir with lines show low to high levels

• Power steering has a dipstick or see thru reservoir

• All of the above

• Use a dipstick to check oil level

What is the item pictured used for?

• Adjustable pan you put under car to catch oil draining out

• Jack to put the car in the air so you can work on it

• Always recycle the contents

• Mechanic's seat that can be set at different working heights

Is recycling old oil important to your future?

• yes

• no

How often should you replace your oil filter? Choose 1

• Every month

• When you change oil

• Once a year

• When it smells dirty

Which of the following should NOT be done when changing oil and filter?

• Tighten drain plug only enough to prevent leaking & loosening

• Wipe clean engine oil on the new filter o-ring seal

• Use a filter wrench to tighten the filter

• Use the factory recommended oil viscosity

Tech A says drain oil when engine is warm, Tech B says wait til the engine is cold. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both

• Neither

What can happen if too much oil is added to the engine?

• Car will run faster because it has better lubrication

• Engine won't run because the extra oil chokes the intake

• The crankshaft can whip air bubbles into the oil

• It can cause the engine to overheat

Which of the following are steps in an oil change? Pick 3.

• Drain oil into a drain pan

• Tighten oil filter by hand

• Wash the car

• Check for leaks after oil is added