Automotive Maintenance Quiz

What tool is used to measure the clearance needed for valve expansion?

• Caliper

• Feeler gauge

• Micrometer

• Ruler

What symptom might indicate a warped brake disc?

• Squeaking noise

• Brake pedal pushing up and down

• Steering wheel vibration

• Engine stalling

What device is used in some brake discs to alert the driver that the pads need replacing?

• Light indicator

• Audible warning device

• Vibration sensor

• Temperature gauge

What should be done when replacing a fuel filter on a CI engine?

• Fill the filter with oil

• Fill the filter with clean fuel

• Leave the filter empty

• Fill the filter with water

What are the two types of seals used for spark plugs?

• Flat seat and conical seat

• Round seat and square seat

• Tapered seat and grooved seat

• Level seat and angled seat

How should the gap on a spark plug be adjusted?

• Using a feeler gauge

• Bending the earth electrode

• Using a hammer

• Twisting the plug

What is the purpose of an automatic gearbox filter?

• To increase engine power

• To remove metal shavings and debris from the transmission fluid

• To cool the engine

• To lubricate the wheels

When should the automatic gearbox filter be replaced?

• Every 10,000 miles

• When the car makes noise

• At the interval recommended by the manufacturer

• Every time the oil is changed

What materials are sump plug washers made from?

• Copper, nylon, aluminium, and card

• Steel, rubber, plastic, and glass

• Wood, paper, ceramic, and foam

• Iron, leather, fabric, and stone

What should be checked when servicing the alternator drive system?

• Belt condition and tension

• Battery voltage and current

• Oil level and viscosity

• Coolant temperature and pressure