Chapter 23 Quiz A Oil Pump and Lubrication System Quiz

The oil pressure relief valve is located on the outlet of the oil filter.

• True

• False

What type of oil pump is pictured here?

• Helical gear

• External gear

• Gerotor

• Rotor type

Normal oil pump pressure in an engine is _______ PSI.

• 10–60

• 5–15

• 70–100

• 30–50

In typical engine lubrication systems, what components are the last to receive oil and the first to suffer from a lack of oil or oil pressure?

• Main bearings

• Rod bearings

• Valve train components

• Oil filter

In a dry sump system there is no oil at all in the oil pan.

• True

• False

Technician A says that oil pressure is normally higher when the engine is cold. Technician B says that normal engine oil pump pressure ranges from 20 to 80 psi (200 to 400 kPa) or 20 psi for every 1000 engine RPM. Who is right?

• Technician A only

• Technician B only

• Both technicians

• Neither technician

Technician A says that the lubricating system forms a seal between the piston rings and cylinder walls. Technician B says the lubricating system helps cool engine parts. Who is right?

• Technician A only

• Technician B only

• Both technicians

• Neither technician

An engine oil cooler usually uses what to cool the oil?

• Coolant

• Air

• Air conditioning evaporator output

• Automatic transmission fluid after it flows through the radiator

The oil drains back to the oil pan through _______.

• drain pumps

• drainback holes

• the pushrods

• the camshaft

Some vehicles use an oil cooler to help maintain proper oil temperature. Oil temperature range should be _______.

• 100° F to 150° F

• 100° F to 125° F

• 212° F to 300° F

• above 300° F