Essential Motor Vehicle Maintenance Quiz

Which type of oil is most commonly recommended for modern gasoline engines?

• Vegetable oil

• Synthetic oil

• Mineral oil

• Olive oil

What is the primary purpose of rotating your vehicle’s tires regularly?

• To make the car look better

• To ensure even tire wear

• To increase fuel consumption

• To change the color of the tires

Which component is visually inspected for thickness and wear during a brake system inspection?

• Air filter

• Brake pads

• Battery terminals

• Oil filter

What tool is commonly used to check the charge level of a car battery?

• Tire pressure gauge

• Multimeter

• Oil dipstick

• Jack stand

Which fluid should you check to ensure proper engine cooling?

• Brake fluid

• Coolant/antifreeze

• Transmission fluid

• Windshield washer fluid

If your air filter appears dirty and clogged, what is the best course of action?

• Clean it with water and reinstall

• Replace it with a new one

• Ignore it until the next service

• Spray it with oil

A driver notices uneven tire wear on the front tires. Which maintenance action should be taken to address this issue?

• Only inflate the rear tires

• Rotate the tires and check wheel alignment

• Replace the windshield wipers

• Add more engine oil

During an oil change, which step ensures that the new oil will not be contaminated by old oil residue?

• Replacing the oil filter

• Topping off the old oil

• Adding coolant

• Checking tire pressure

A car’s brake pedal feels spongy and the stopping distance has increased. What is the most logical sequence of steps to diagnose and address the problem?

• Check tire pressure, then replace the air filter

• Inspect brake fluid level, check for leaks, and bleed the brake system if necessary

• Add more coolant, then rotate the tires

• Replace the battery, then check the oil

A vehicle is experiencing slow engine starts, especially in cold weather. Using evidence and reasoning, which maintenance steps should be prioritized to resolve the issue?

• Replace the air filter and check tire pressure

• Inspect battery terminals for corrosion, test battery voltage, and replace the battery if needed

• Change the brake pads and add transmission fluid

• Rotate the tires and refill windshield washer fluid