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WorksheetsAutomotive Technology Chapters 27 & 28
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
In checking a journal bearing clearances in a turbocharger, Technician A says the dial indicator is positioned so that it can touch the main turbocharger shaft between the bearings. Technician B says move the shaft up and down from either the compressor or turbine end to check bearings. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
An engine is lacking power, Technician A says it could be caused by a dirty air cleaner. Technician B says it could be caused by a restriction in the air intake system. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
A dirty air filter can cause the air/fuel ratio to be _____.
Rich
Lean
Constant
Absolute
Technician A says the heat riser is used to allow exhaust gasses to pass more quickly through the exhaust manifold. Technician B says the heat riser is used to aid in vaporization of fuel. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Manifolds are classified as wet if _____.
the ambient atmosphere is humid
moisture has entered the fuel lines
coolant passages are cast into the manifold
moisture from the road surface is entering the engine
_____ is the measure of the amount of air pressure, above atmospheric, that a turbocharger can deliver.
Vacuum
Boost
Horsepower
Torque
Technician A says intake manifold design can increase horsepower. Technician B says horsepower is not affected by air flow. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
An engine with a turbocharger needs to be inspected. Technician A says the radial clearances should be checked on the main shaft. Technician B says the axial clearances should be checked on the main shaft. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says the wastegate is normally open to allow exhaust gasses to by-pass the turbine. Technician B says the wastegate is normally closed to allow exhaust gasses to turn the turbine. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
A resonator is used to _____.
increase air flow
reduce noise
sense air/fuel ratio
heat up the catalytic converter
The advantage of a polyurethane filter is that it _____.
provides better filtration
can be cleaned and reused
does not need service
increases engine life by 1/3
Technician A says the number of runners in an intake manifold always equals the number of cylinders. Technician B says some four cylinder engines have three runners in the intake manifold. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
An intercooler is _____.
a positive displacement device
used to remove excess boost
a heat exchanger
used to heat intake air
Technician A says a disadvantage of the Roots type blower is that increases frictional horsepower. Technician B says engines with Roots type blowers have better fuel efficiency. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
A loose connection in the air intake after the manifold absolute pressure sensor will result in all of these except _____.
an improper air/fuel ratio
poor engine performance
backfires out the exhaust
inaccurate data going to the PCM
Technician A says all engines should be turbocharged because the internal components are the same as on a naturally aspirated engine. Technician B says engines with turbochargers require stronger pistons. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
In an average engine, ______ gallons of air are brought in for every gallon of fuel consumed.
1,000
10,000
100,000
1,000,000
Exhaust restrictions can easily be checked by checking _____.
intake back pressure
exhaust back pressure
combustion temperature
air temperature sensor
Supercharging means to _____.
add voltage to the systems
add resonators to the exhaust system
provide a rich air/fuel ratio
deliver a greater volume of air than is achieved by natural suction of the intake stroke.
The Roots type blower is powered by the _____.
blower compressor
PCM energizing a solenoid
crankshaft and belt
exhaust gasses from the combustion chamber
An engine with a turbocharger is lacking power. Technician A says the problem may be a broken compressor blade. Technician B says the problem may be dirt in the compressor. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says the wastegate is used to direct exhaust gasses away from the turbocharger when there is no demand for power. Technician B says the wastegate is used to prevent excessively high turbo boost, Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
In a turbocharged engine, the compressor is power by the _____.
exhaust turbine
crankshaft
variable resistor
vacuum in the intake manifold
An engine that uses atmospheric pressure to force air into the engine is called a _____ engine.
supercharger
turbocharger
blown
naturally aspirated
Intake manifolds are commonly made of _____.
cast iron and aluminum
polyurethane
polystyrene
plastic
Technician A says on engines with turbochargers, the exhaust gas temperatures are generally higher. Technician B says on engines with turbochargers, the exhaust gas temperatures are generally lower. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
After approximately how many miles should the air cleaner be replaced under normal driving conditions?
3,000 miles
6,000 miles
10,000 miles
13,000 miles
A turbocharged engine is exhausting blue smoke. Technician A says it could be caused by an air restriction. Technician B says it could be cause by a bad PCM. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says all air cleaners can be cleaned with gasoline and reused. Technician B says there are no air cleaners on older or newer vehicles that can be cleaned or reused. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Technician A says turbocharger boost can produce pressure in the intake manifold of about 6-10 psi, Technician B says a turbocharger will increase horsepower but not torque. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
The function of the center housing of the turbocharger assembly is to _____.
maintain air flow capacity of the compressor
support the bearing and shaft
enclose the compressor and turbine
prevent air of vacuum leaks
Which type of component uses exhaust gases to turn a turbine that forces air into cylinders?
blower
wastegate
turbocharger
runner
Technician A says the exhaust pipe connects the exhaust manifold to the catalytic converter. Technician B says the exhaust pipe connects the exhaust manifold to the muffler. Who is correct?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
What is the purpose of the wastegate?
to control the amount of boost
to lean out the air/fuel mixture
to reduce the temperature of the turbine
to control the oil pressure to the turbine shaft bearings
On vehicles with electronic carburetors, the _____ is designed to restrict the exhaust gases during engine warm up.
wastegate
heat riser
muffler
EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) Valve
If the intake cross-over passage is plugged, it will cause the engine to have _____.
poor fuel economy
hesitation
pinging
high exhaust gas temperature
Identify the component or flow in the drawing numbered #1.
compressed air/fuel
exhaust gas
turbine
compressor
intake manifold
Identify the component or flow in the drawing numbered #2.
compressed air/fuel
exhaust gas
turbine
compressor
intake manifold
Identify the component or flow in the drawing numbered #3.
compressed air/fuel
exhaust gas
turbine
compressor
intake manifold
Identify the component or flow in the drawing numbered #4.
compressed air/fuel
exhaust gas
turbine
compressor
intake manifold
Identify the component or flow in the drawing numbered #5.
compressed air/fuel
exhaust gas
turbine
compressor
intake manifold
Identify the component or flow in the drawing numbered #6.
compressed air/fuel
exhaust gas
turbine
compressor
intake manifold
The _____ is designed to dampen exhaust noises.
muffler
catalytic converter
resonator
heat riser
An exhaust restriction can be found by checking and measuring the exhaust.
vacuum
muffler bearing
back pressure
temperature
One indication of a dirty air cleaner (filter) is excessive _____.
blue smoke
black smoke
white smoke
red smoke
An engine that should bot be shut off immediately after running at high speeds will have a/an _____ on it.
turbocharger
extra intake duct
extra exhaust duct
dirty air cleaner
All of these
Overboost on a turbocharged engine can be caused by a _____.
sticking wastegate
control valve stuck in the closed position
cut or pinched vacuum hose
All of these
None of these
Which of the following statements is/are NOT true about an intercooler? An intercooler is _____.
A type of heat exchanger
designed to remove heat from the exhaust
designed to make the intake air cooler
placed between the turbocharger and the combustion chamber
often used on turbocharged engines
A mechanically operated air pump that forces air into the engine and uses frictional horsepower is called a _____.
blower
turbocharger
fan
wastegate
runner
Which of the following is/are NOT true about a blower?
A blower is used for heavy duty and high powered engines.
A blower uses a compressor driven by exhaust gases.
A blower is mechanically driven
A blower can force large amounts of air into an engine.
A blower is often placed between the two cylinder banks.
