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Lubricants-2

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

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1.

Which of the following is NOT a function of diesel engine lubrication systems?

a)

Reduce friction to minimize wear and heat

b)

Cool and clean components

c)

Increase the supply of oil

d)

Minimize corrosion

2.

Which of these is a function of diesel engine lubrication.

a)

Sealing piston rings

b)

Cooling and cleaning components

c)

polish components

d)

Storing an adequate supply of oil

3.

What are the two sources from which lubricating oil can be derived?

a)

Mineral oil and synthetic oil

b)

Mineral oil and biological sources

c)

Synthetic oil and biological sources

d)

Crude oil and synthetic oil

4.

What does the API Service Symbol indicate on oil containers?

a)

The price of the oil

b)

The temperature tolerance of the oil

c)

The certification and performance level of the oil

d)

The brand of the oil

5.

Which of the following best describes a fluid with high viscosity?

a)

A) Flows easily

b)

B) Flows with difficulty

c)

C) Evaporates quickly

d)

D) Changes color rapidly

6.

What is the main purpose of viscosity additives in multigrade oils?

a)

To change the color of the oil

b)

To improve the oil's smell

c)

To maintain the oil's viscosity over a range of temperatures

d)

To increase the oil's boiling point

7.

Pour point is:

a)

Highest temperature a fluid will pour at

b)

Highest angle a fluid will pour at

c)

Lowest temperature a fluid will pour at

d)

Lowest angle a fluid will pour at

8.

Engine oils do which of the following

a)

Lubricate only

b)

Lubricate and cool

c)

Lubricate, cool, clean, create pressure

d)

Lubricate , cool, clean, seal

9.

A multigrade oil is an oil that...?

a)

Is for supercars

b)

Has different viscosities 

c)

Is for hot countries

d)

Is for pre 1990 engines

10.

What does the "W" stand for in 5W30?

a)

Weight

b)

Winter

c)

Water

d)

Wet

11.

Which oil molecules are uniform in shape?

a)

Conventional

b)

Semi Synthetic

c)

Carbon based

d)

Synthetic

12.

Engine oil additives are designed to break down.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Oil with a high viscosity has a ________ resistance to flow than oil with a lower viscosity.

a)

Lower

b)

Higher

c)

Equal

d)

Smaller

14.

Lower than specified oil pressure is measured on an engine. What could be the cause?

a)

Excessive main bearing clearance

b)

Seized oil pressure regulator spring

c)

Main bearing clearance that is too tight

d)

Plugged oil gallery

15.

An engine oil cooler usually uses ________ to cool the oil.

a)

Air

b)

Air conditioning evaporator output

c)

Automatic transmission fluid after it flows through the radiator

d)

Coolant

16.

What type of oil filtration systems exist on modern vehicles?

a)

Full flow

b)

Crenellation flow

c)

Partial flow

d)

Unfiltered

17.

The oil pressure relief valve controls ________ oil pressure in the lubrication system.

a)

Maximum

b)

Nominal

c)

Minimum

d)

Average

18.

Technician A says that engine oils need to be compatible with the latest exhaust aftertreatment systems and biofuels. Technician B says aftertreatment

systems do not play a role in the type of oil used in an engine. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Techs

d)

Neither Tech

19.

Motor oils are typically made up of __________ chemical additives.

a)

10-15%

b)

15-25%

c)

20-30%

d)

25-40%

20.

Which of the following statements about common oil additives is correct?

a)

Detergents and dispersants keep internal engine components clean and prevent thickening and sludging of oil.

b)

Emulsifiers prevent water from combining with engine oil.

c)

Corrosion and rust inhibitors protect engine parts against the effects of condensation.

d)

All of these are correct

21.

Engine oil with the assigned S-series designate tells us it is __________.

a)

Slippery

b)

Used in spark engines

c)

Used in single-cylinder engines

d)

Used in sequential fired engines

22.

A symptom of a plugged engine oil cooler is __________.

a)

An increase in oil pressure when hot

b)

A decrease in oil pressure when hot

c)

No engine oil pressure

d)

A cold engine oil operating temperature

23.

Which of the following is NOT a common contaminant that is removed by the oil filtration system?

a)

Soot

b)

Water

c)

Sludge

d)

Dirt

24.

The best method to determine the location of an oil leak is __________.

a)

Tracing dye

b)

Odor

c)

Color

d)

Texture

25.

What is the purpose of the oil pump?

a)

circulate engine oil

b)

circulate transmission fluid

c)

pump gear oil

d)

has no purpose

26.

What components will we find in the Oil Sump?

a)

Oil pick up, strainer and dipstick

b)

Oil catch tank, filler neck and syphon

c)

Oil hose, oil token and funnel

d)

Oil strainer, catch tank and funnel

27.

When should an oil filter be changed??

a)

When you are off college?

b)

Birthday

c)

Christmas

d)

Every time you change your oil