ASE Practice Sections 1, 2, and 3

The automotive repair process is a six step process. What is the last step in that process?

• Checking the vehicle history

• Verifying the repair

• Doing service checks

• Verifying the concern

A vehicle comes in the shop with an engine noise. What should be done first?

• Discuss the noise with the vehicle owner

• Retrieve the diagnostic trouble codes

• Check for symptoms in the on-line service manual

• Road test the vehicle

A spark ignition has a flapping sound near the front. Which of the following could be the cause?

• Timing belt tension too tight

• Drive belt too tight

• Drive belt too loose

• Loose timing belt

A tight timing belt makes what type of noise?

• Thumping sound

• Whining sound

• Slapping sound

• Will not make noise

An orange colored liquid is found under the front of the engine. What is leaking?

• Engine oil

• Coolant

• ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid)

• Washer fluid

There is a blue fluid beneath the vehicle. The fluid is most likely?

• Oil

• windshield washer fluid

• gasoline

• radiator coolant

The use of what type of diesel fuel is critical to diesel exhaust fluid used in SCR (selective catalyst reduction) systems?

• ultra high sulfur diesel

• ultra low sulfur diesel

• high sulfur

• low sulfur

The DEF (diesel exhaust fuel) is added at what location on a light duty diesel powered vehicle?

• Fitting near fuel door

• fitting near the SCR (selective catalyst reduction)

• directly into the fuel tank

• special tank next to the fuel pump

Two technicians are discussing DEF (diesel exhaust fluid). Technician A says it is acceptable to add water to the DEF. Technician B says you can use a refractometer to measure the density and quality of the DEF. Who is right?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

Two technicians are discussing engine coolant. Technician A says a weak solution of antifreeze may cause corrosion build up in the cooling system. Technician B says some original equipment manufacturers (OEM) recommend that the coolant be changed at specified intervals. Who is right?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B