WorksheetsAutomotive Preventive Maintenance
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A car’s warranty may become void if _____ are used.
incompatible fluids
incorrect service procedures
improper intervals
All of the above.
Should the engine be warm or cold when you check the oil level in an automotive engine?
Yes warm
Maybe cold
No warm
Can I ask a friend
The oil level should be between the _____ and _____ _________________________________________________ marks on the dipstick.
add
Full
add (low), full
Don't know where the dipstick is
What causes oil foaming?
Water
adding too much oil to an engine.
Fuel
Spark
Which of the following is not one of the procedures to follow when changing the oil in an automotive engine?
Warm up the engine
Place a catch pan under the oil drain plug
Wipe some clean oil on the O-ring and install the new filter
Using an oil filter wrench, screw the new filter on
When changing the fluid and filter in an automatic transmission, you should
warm the engine and transmission
position the new pan gasket using an approved sealer
start all the pan bolts with your fingers
All of the above
The gear selector should be in _____ when checking the fluid level in an automatic transmission or transaxle.
Reverse
1st gear
Park
3rd gear
Where is the fill plug normally located on an automotive differential?
left rear tire
The fill plug will normally be on the front, back, or side of the differential.
Oil Pan
Does not have one
Why should engine coolant be changed periodically?
Is less expensive in the winter
Make the car run faster
It will change color
The coolant will deteriorate after prolonged use
Power steering fluid level
should be checked regularly
should be checked with the engine off
can be checked on some vehicles by removing a dipstick from the power steering pump
All of the above.
The fluid level in an automotive master cylinder should be checked
every other year
every other month
at least twice a year
None of the above.
When should an air filter be replaced?
Every oil change
Once a Year
An air filter should be replaced when it becomes extremely dirty
Every other Oil change
Modern fuel systems often use _____ fuel filters between the fuel tank and the engine
In the tank
inline
Next to the Water Pump
Could not find it
Name at least four types of hazardous wastes produced by automotive maintenance.
Windshields
Roof
Exhaust System
Used motor oil; discarded lubricants; used parts; cleaners and degreasers contaminated from parts-cleaning operations; fuel injection system cleaners; rust removers; paint thinners or reducers; worn out batteries; tires; catalytic converters.
List three reasons why oil is a hazardous chemical
Oil is a significant fire hazard that can ignite with or without a flame
Oil spills are a slip hazard
Oil can irritate skin and cause skin diseases, including cancer
All of the Above
What is the benefit of having tires inflated to the proper air Pressure
Better fuel economy
Better Steering
Longer tire life
All of the above
The main purpose of tire pressure monitoring systems is to prevent accidents due to.
underinflated tires.
lack of rotation.
punctures
tread separation
How often should you change the Oil in a vehicle?
3 months or 3000 miles
Google any vehicle
Manufacturer's Recommendations
Ask your Mom
In tube tires, the air is retained by the
wheel
tube
inner liner
wheel and tube
Technician A says lug nuts that are too tight on a wheel can cause disc brake components to warp.
Technician B says tightening wheel lug nuts in the wrong sequence can cause the wheel to bend
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A or B
