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What's a quick way to boost your fuel efficiency?
All of the above
Change your air filter
Use the right oil for your car
Inflate your tires to the recommended pressure
There's an orange puddle under your car. What are you leaking?
Coolant
Oil
Power steering fluid
Freon
There's a red puddle under your car. What are you leaking?
Transmission fluid
Gasoline
Brake fluid
Coolant
What's the best way to dispose of your old motor oil?
Drive it to the landfill
Drop it off at the gas station
Pour it in the sink
Pour it down the storm drain
What is the ideal air-to-fuel ratio?
1:1
11.2:1
3.14:1
14.7:1
What does a gasoline engine have that a diesel engine doesn't?
Glow plugs
Spark plugs
Neither
Both
What does a diesel engine have that a gasoline engine doesn't?
Both
Glow plugs
Spark plugs
Neither
A universal joint connects. . .
The electrical system to the drive train
Fuel injectors to cylinders
Two spinning shafts
None of the above
All things being equal, a shorter exhaust pipe is. . .
Quieter
More likely to backfire
Neither, it has no effect on noise
Louder
What system is the blower wheel a part of?
Electrical
Suspension
HVAC
Cooling
Your engine light is on, your car won't start or it quits after a short time, it doesn't accelerate when you press on the gas, and/or your fuel efficiency drops by a lot. Where's the problem?
Electrical system
Fuel line
Any of the above
Catalytic converter
You're leaking coolant onto the hot exhaust pipe. How can you tell?
Gray smoke coming from under the car
An oddly sweet odor
White smoke coming from under the car
Low-pitched rattling under the hood
You're leaking transmission fluid onto the hot exhaust pipe. How can you tell?
White smoke coming from under the car
An oddly sweet odor
Gray smoke coming from under the car
An audible sizzling sound when you stop the car
What can make your engine run rough?
Worn-out spark plugs
Clogs in the fuel system
Wrong octane fuel
All of the above
What is a sign of a failing solenoid?
Severe jitter in the steering wheel
The air conditioner stops blowing
The power locks and windows slow or stop working
The engine keeps running after you turn off the ignition
You've been driving with the check engine light on for several days. While you're on the freeway, it starts to blink. What should you do?
Pull into the emergency lane and call a tow truck
Get off the freeway and call for a same-day appointment from work
Count your blessings that the problem is fixing itself
Make an appointment to have the problem diagnosed soon
Your mechanic shakes his head and mutters the words ”blown valve.” How big of a problem is this?
Start shopping for a new car
You need a mechanic to fix it, but it shouldn't be too pricey
This will cost hundreds of dollars
You can fix it at home
You start noticing the following worrying symptoms: leaks of coolant from under the exhaust gasket, overheating, White smoke blowing from the exhaust, low coolant, and bubbles overflow compartment. What could it be?
Blown gasket
Cracked radiator
Wrong coolant in radiator
Damaged hoses
It's summer, and your AC stops blowing cold air. What could be the problem?
Both of the above
No coolant
Worn compressor
Neither of the above
How long should you wait after your car stops running before checking fluids?
At least 8hours
At least 60 minutes
At least 24 hours
At least 15 minutes
How often should you change the fuel filter?
Every 100-200,000 miles
Every 200-400,000 miles
Every 10-20,000 miles
Every 20-40,000 miles
How often should you change the oil filter?
During annual service
Every time you add oil
Every 3,000 miles
Every 12,000 miles
What does NOT get checked during a tune up?
Brake lights
Fluid levels
Air filters
Spark plugs
When should you change the air filter?
Two years or 24,000 miles
One year or 12,000 miles
None of the above
Three years or 30,000 miles
When should you service your car?
When the Olympics is on TV
Semi-annually
Biennially
Annually
How often should you change your coolant?
Every 60,000 miles
All of the above
Every 30,000 miles
Every120,000 miles
What does coolant do?
Keeps the engine from freezing up
Cools down the engine
Prevents stalling in cold conditions
All of the above
How often should you change your brake fluid?
Every 3 years or 30,000 miles
Every 2 years or 20,000 miles
Every 5 years or 50,000 miles
Every 4 years or 40,000 miles
What does brake fluid do?
Seal the brake system against leaks
Cool the brake pads
Amplify the force on the brakes
All of the above
How often should you change your transmission fluid?
Every 15,000 miles
Every 50-80,000 miles
Every 30-60,000 miles
Every few months, whatever.
What does transmission fluid do?
Both of the above
Transmits power through the transmission
Neither of the above
Lubricate the transmission
How often should you get your oil changed?
It varies with the car and the oil used
Every 3 months
Every 10,000 miles or once a year, whichever comes first
Every 3,000 miles
What does oil do for a car's engine?
Aids cooling
Powers combustion
Provides lubrication
None of the above
What does an octane rating measure?
Whether or not the gas will cause your engine to knock
The cost per unit of refining it
The richness of the gasoline
Its volatility
What does gasoline do for your car?
Fuels small explosions in the block
All of the above
Lubricates the cylinders
Cools the block
What's the problem when your brake pedal goes all the way to the floor?
Malfunctioning booster or brake cylinder
Neither; this is not a problem as long as the car stops
Low brake fluid
Both of the above
What causes a car to backfire?
Both of the above
Malfunctioning spark plugs, coils or wires
Neither of the above
Over-rich fuel mixtures
Why would your car refuse to start?
All of the above
Dead battery
No coolant
No gas
How many cylinders are you likely to find in a typical economy car?
8
12
4
6
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