Exam 8: Preventive Maintenance and Basic Services

Two technicians are discussing the measurement of antifreeze concentration in coolant. Technician A uses a coolant hydrometer. Technician B uses a refractomer. Who is correct?

Technician A checks V-belt tension by pressing his thumb firmly on the longest straight span of the belt and measuring the amount of deflection. Technician B uses a belt tension gauge. Who is correct?

The tenth character in the VIN is the _____.

All Ford vehicles use Type F automatic transmission fluid [ATF].

The VIN number for vehicles built in the United States begins with _____.

An oil with a viscosity index of 10W-30 has a viscosity of 10 when warm and a 30 when cold.

Why must wheel lug nuts be properly torqued using a torque wrench?

A torque stick cannot be used to tighten lug nuts.

Which of the following is NOT a good reason to replace a belt.

The EP designation for a chassis grease stands for ____________________.

If the wiper blades are no longer pressed firmly onto the windshield, the ____________________ should be replaced.

Technician A says grease fittings are found on parts of the steering system. Technician B says grease fittings are found on parts of the brake system. Who is correct?

List three different types of antifreeze.

Coolant acidity is measured with ____________________.

After servicing a hybrid car, the engine will not start. Technician A says the wrong engine oil was installed. Technician B says the wrong type of brake fluid was used. Who is correct?

A belt that does not have proper tension may squeal or chirp.

The typical replacement interval for an air filter is ____________________ miles.

Ethylene glycol antifreeze is _____.

Hybrid vehicles are maintained and serviced in the same manner as conventional vehicles, except for the hybrid components.

Research shows that states with annual safety inspection programs have ____________________ percent fewer accidents than states without safety inspections.