Engine Mounts Quiz

What is the primary function of an engine mount?

• To increase the engine's horsepower

• To enhance the car's aerodynamics

• To improve fuel efficiency

• To attach the engine to the rest of the car

What is the secondary purpose of an engine mount?

• To reduce fuel consumption

• To improve the car's braking system

• To dampen vibrations from the engine

• To increase the car's speed

What is NVH in automotive engineering?

• New Vehicle Handling

• Neutral Vehicle Height

• Noise, Vibration, and Harshness

• Non-Volatile Hydrocarbons

What type of engine mount was introduced in the 1980s?

• Solid rubber mounts

• Chain mounts

• Hydraulic engine mounts

• Electromagnetic mounts

What is a bushing in the context of engine mounts?

• A type of bolt

• A cylinder of rubber that acts as a vibration absorber

• A metal plate

• A type of hydraulic fluid

What is the failure mode of an engine mount?

• The rubber deteriorates with age

• The metal plates rust

• The bolts loosen

• The hydraulic fluid leaks

What is the advantage of active engine mounts?

• They are more durable than solid rubber mounts

• They respond to the specific RPM of the engine

• They are cheaper to produce

• They require no maintenance

What is the typical configuration of engine mounts in a front-wheel-drive car?

• Four mounts in a square pattern

• One mount in the center

• Three mounts in a triangular pattern

• Two mounts in a linear pattern

What is the purpose of the 'ears' on some engine mounts?

• To improve the mount's aesthetic

• To increase the mount's weight capacity

• To help dissipate vibrations at a certain frequency

• To attach additional components

What should you do if one engine mount fails?

• Replace only the failed mount

• Replace all mounts as a complete set

• Ignore it if the car still runs

• Tighten the remaining mounts