Essential Vehicle Maintenance Quiz

Which of the following is the most important reason for regularly checking your engine oil level?

• To ensure the engine runs quietly

• To prevent engine damage due to lack of lubrication

• To improve the car’s paintwork

• To keep the exhaust clean

What is the recommended method for checking tyre pressure?

• By pressing the tyre with your hand

• Using a reliable pressure gauge when tyres are cold

• After a long drive when tyres are hot

• By looking at the tyre tread

Which fluid should you check to ensure your windscreen wipers work effectively?

• Engine oil

• Brake fluid

• Screenwash fluid

• Power steering fluid

What is the typical recommended tread depth for car tyres in the UK?

• 1.0 mm

• 1.6 mm

• 2.5 mm

• 3.0 mm

Which of the following is a sign that your brake pads may need replacing?

• The car pulls to one side when driving straight

• Squealing or grinding noise when braking

• The steering wheel vibrates at high speed

• The engine overheats

How often should you check your car’s coolant level?

• Once a year

• Every time you refuel

• Once a month or before long journeys

• Only when the engine overheats

What is the correct way to top up your car’s battery with distilled water?

• Fill to the brim

• Fill to just above the plates

• Fill to the maximum mark

• Fill until it overflows

Which of the following is NOT a fluid you should regularly check in your vehicle?

• Engine oil

• Brake fluid

• Air conditioning refrigerant

• Power steering fluid

If your car’s battery terminals are corroded, what should you use to clean them?

• Water only

• Bicarbonate of soda and water solution

• Engine oil

• Screenwash fluid

What is the main purpose of antifreeze in your car’s cooling system?

• To clean the radiator

• To prevent the coolant from freezing and overheating

• To lubricate the water pump

• To increase fuel efficiency