Automotive Drivetrain

What is the purpose of the drivetrain?

• to create the power for the car
• to transfer the power to the wheels
• to hold the car up and absorb the bumps in the road
• for steering direction of the vehicle

What type of drivetrain is commonly used in midsize and compact passenger cars?

• rear wheel drive
• front wheel drive
• 4 wheel drive
• all wheel drive

What type of vehicle would commonly have rear wheel drive drivetrain?

• a compact car
• a midsize car
• a pickup truck
• a hybrid

Which drivetrain would typically be used for a off road vehicle?

• front wheel drive
• rear wheel drive
• 4 wheel drive
• all wheel drive

Automatic transmission fluid is typically _______ in color.

• brown
• black
• red
• yellow

What might cause a clicking noise when I turn sharply on my front wheel drive car?

• bad driveline & u-joint

• worn cv joint
• bad rear differential
• transfer case bearing

What does a driveshaft do?

• transfers torque from the transmission to the rear differential
• is the connection between the engine and transmission
• allows all four wheels to turn
• none of the other answers

What causes front wheel drive vehicles to have better traction then rear wheel drive vehicles?

• more weight on the front wheels
• more weight on the rear wheels
• better gear ratio
• better tire tread

What are the benefits of a continuously variable transmission? (cvt)

• better fuel economy
• smooth shifting
• better acceleration
• all other answers

What does the clutch do with the manual transmission?

• connects and disconnects engine to transmission
• is used as a overdrive gear
• used to start the motor
• none of the other answers