DIESEL ENGINE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

Which of the following does a diesel engine use to create the power stroke in the engine cylinder?

• Spark plug

• Compression ignition

• Camshaft

• Diesel/water mixture

In a diesel engine the air and fuel do not mix until they are in the:

• Cylinder

• Carburetor

• Fuel tank

• Catalytic converter

Diagnosing diesel engines involves checking common problems such as:

• Airflow

• Fuel

• Overheating

• Water or dirt in the system and low engine oil

• All of the options

Airflow problems may be caused by the engine not getting enough __________.

• Air

• Water

• Fuel

• Power

Overheating may cause the engine to __________ to prevent further damage.

• spirt

• shut down

• reeve up

• hesitate

Water or dirt in the system is _________ problem with diesel engines.

• never a

• rarely

• a common

• an ever 500k miles

Low engine oil causes damage to the __________ parts due to the low amount of lubrication throughout the engine.

• external

• exhaust

• internal

• carburetor

Repairing or replacing diesel engines should be done under the supervision of a ___________ .

• farmer

• qualified diesel mechanic

• parent

• auto body specialist

Diesel engine maintenance includes:

• checking for coolant leaks and coolant pump for proper operation

• ensuring all lines are clear

• inspecting fuel lines and tightening as needed

• All of these options

Diesel engine maintenance includes:

• replacing air and fuel filters according to manufacture's specifications

• Checking oil level before starting

• cleaning battery terminals at least once per year

• cleaning or unclogging fuel injectors using injector cleaner in the fuel every 3,000 miles

• All of the options