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14240085834what is an oil sending unit used for?control light of the gauge0
14240095426What does PCV stand for?positive crankshaft ventilation1
14240101844When does most of the dilution of oil occur?Oil from the engine gets into the lube pressure.2
14240104256What raises the boiling point of coolant?Narrator cap3
14240109845What does the number stamped on the radiator cap mean?Amount of pressure that it can hold4
14240112363What happens when you install a thermostat upside down?Won't allow coolant to flow5
14240117924What do you use to test cooling system for leaks?Temperature gauge6
14240120440Why are shackles used on leaf springs?For stability purposes7
14240123394Which battery cable should you connect first?Positive8
14240126879Which battery cable should be removed first?Negative9
14240130044What does a front stabilizer or sway bar do?Keep car from rolling10
14240133228What causes the center of a tire to wear?rim width too narrow, misapplication, aggressive acceleration or under/over inflation11
14240171851What is the solution of acid and water called in the battery?Electrolyte solution12
14240180326What part of the valve train rides directly on the cam?The nippers13
14240399488When bleeding brakes, which wheel do you bleed first?Right Rear14
14240182864What is the proper term for antifreeze in today's cars?Ethylene Glycol15
14240187336Why do you pressurize a cooling system?To make sure the coolant doesn't boil16
14240192965When load testing a battery, what should the voltage not go below?9.6V17
14240196634What is charging system voltage supposed to be?13-15V18
14240203946What part could you damage if you try to start while it's running?The fly-wheel19
14240206225In self-adjusting brakes, when does the adjusting occur?When braking and reversing20
14240208540What does a hydrometer measure?specific gravity21
14240210088What part holds the brake pads on the disk?Brake Caliper22
14240214792What do you use an AVR to check?Amperage, voltage, resistance23
14240220179How do you know if you have air in the brake lines?Spongy Brake pedal24
14240223011What are the 2 basic types of wheel brakes used on today's cars?Disk brakes and drum brakes25
14240226333In a P 205/70/R14 what does 70 mean?the tire has an aspect ratio of 70%26
14240275900When does the drive-line change in length?Going over bumps27
14240277694What determines the size of wire used in a circuit?The amps going through it28
14240280566What is always true about electricity?Path of least resistance29
14240283192How often do you rotate your tires?Every other oil change30
14240290355What causes a bulge in your tire?A broken belt31
14240299500When checking the fluid in an automatic transmission, what 2 things must happen?Must be running in parking or neutral32
14240511981Where are fuel filters located on fuel injected engines?Along the high pressure line, located under the vehicle close to the fuel tank33
14240517067Where are fuel filters on carbureted engines?In or near the carburetor.34
14240518894What is the minimum octane in today's cars?8735
14240520428What does a neutral safety switch control?Car can only start in park or in neutral36
14240522531What part of the suspension controls the height of the vehicle?The Springs37
14240525847What are the 3 types of springs?Coil, leap, torsion38
14240529490What is the purpose of a shock absorber?Keeps car from bouncing39
14240545076When the crank makes one turn how far does the cam go?Halfway40
14240547345Freeze plugs are a part of what system?Cooling System41
14240550788What is the cancer causing material in brake dust called?Asbestos42
14240554014What is the name for electrical current?Amps or amperage43
14240555920What is the name for electrical resistance?OHMS44
14240556897What is the name for electrical pressure?Volts45
14240560913A battery with 660 CCA should be load tested how much?300 or half46
14240562339What does EGR stand for?Exhaust Gas Recirculation47
14240564924How many vaults does a fully charged battery have?12.6V48
14240566333Wheels should always be torqued-- true or false?True49

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