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Cooling system

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Name this part

a)

Thermostat

b)

Radiator

c)

Heater Core

d)

Radiator Cap

2.

Name this part

a)

Water Pump

b)

Radiator

c)

Thermostat

d)

Heater Core

3.

Name this part

a)

Radiator

b)

Thermostat

c)

Heater Core

d)

Intercooler

4.

Name this part

a)

Evaporator

b)

Thermostat

c)

Heater Core

d)

Radiator

5.
on s standard car and truck engine what type of cooling is used?
a)
air cooling
b)
liquid cooling
6.
air cooled engines use what for cooling?
a)
coolant
b)
radiator
c)
water pump
d)
fins on the block
7.
In a liquid cooling system they use what?
a)
fins on the block 
b)
coolant
c)
camshaft
d)
piston
8.
Engine coolant consists of ________
a)
water and antifreeze
b)
oil and antifreeze
c)
water and stop leak
d)
water only
9.

The _____________ controls the temperature of the engine using a wax pellet submerged in the engine coolant.

a)

thermoswitch

b)

thermostat

c)

spark plug

d)

upper radiator hose

10.

Coolant flows into the engine, from the Radiator through this hose.

a)

upper radiator hose

b)

lower radiator hose

c)

bypass hose

d)

heater hose

11.

This is a picture of _____________

a)

power steering hoses

b)

windshield washer fluid hoses

c)

radiator hoses

d)

fuel line hoses

12.

What is the name of this part?

a)

thermostat

b)

water pump washer

c)

lower hose cap

d)

radiator cap

13.

What happens when pressure is increased in the cooling system by using a radiator cap?

a)

increases the boiling point of the coolant

b)

decreases the boiling point of the coolant

c)

keeps the boiling point constant

d)

changes the water to antifreeze ratio in the coolant

14.

What forces the coolant to flow throughout the engine?

a)

air from the front of the car

b)

water jacket

c)

radiator fins

d)

water pump

15.

What is the purpose of the radiator?

a)

remove heat from the coolant

b)

add heat to the coolant

c)

slow down the air through the engine compartment

d)

keep the coolant at 195oF (91oF)

16.

This part is vital to a car engine's operation because it ensures the coolant keeps moving through the engine block, hoses and radiator, and maintains an optimum operating temperature.

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

This is like a gate that remains shut until the coolant reaches a set temperature, at which point it opens and lets coolant pass. Its basic function is to allow the engine to warm more quickly.

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

This is used to measure the temperature of the coolant/antifreeze mix in the cooling system, giving an indication of how much heat the engine is giving off.

a)
b)
c)
d)
19.

What part is this?

a)

Thermostat

b)

Radiator

c)

Blower Housing

d)

Water pump

20.

What part is this?

a)

Recovery tank

b)

Radiator

c)

Heater Core

d)

Water Pump

21.

What part is this?

a)

Turbocharger

b)

Alternator

c)

Water Pump

d)

Fuel Pump

22.

Which cooling system component helps regulate the temperature of the coolant?

a)

Hose

b)

Thermostat

c)

Water pump

d)

Coolant

23.

Which component is usually found on the front of the vehicle and helps cool down the coolant that is exiting the engine?

a)

Thermostat

b)

Radiator

c)

Hose

d)

Water pump

24.

What is the proper ratio of ethylene glycol to water for proper freezing/boiling points of coolant?

a)

75%/25%

b)

35%/65%

c)

50%/50%

d)

90%/10%

25.

Which cooling system component helps circulate the coolant in the system?

a)

Radiator

b)

Water pump

c)

Expansion tank

d)

Radiator cap

26.

Which component should you never remove on a warm/hot engine

a)

Brake fluid cap

b)

Expansion tank cap

c)

Radiator cap

d)

Oil fill cap

27.

Why does a car need a cooling system?

a)

Because the driver is “Hot”

b)

To prevent the engine from overheating.

c)

To lubricate the engine

d)

Because it’s a good idea

28.

Reasons why a car may overheat are:

a)

A:The thermostat stays open

b)

B:The thermostat does not open

c)

C:The thermostat does not open at the right time

d)

Both A and B

29.

Which of the following is not a function of the radiator cap

a)

Seal Radiator

b)

Pressurize Cooling System

c)

Release System Pressure

d)

Absorb System Heat

30.

The function of a coolant reservoir is:

a)

uses an impeller to force coolant through the engine coolant passages.

b)

stays closed until operating temperature is reached

c)

stores coolant

d)

primary heat exchanger for the vehicle engine

31.

if a radiator core (fin area) get clogged with dirt and debris, what is the immediate effect?

a)

poor coolant-to-air heat exchange

b)

the coolant will not flow effectively

c)

the cylinder head will warp

d)

the radiator will breach