Tires
Between the Tires
Stay Cool
Odd Ball
Tools & Equipment
Electrical
100
The area, zone, region of the tire that come in direct contact with the wheel.
What is the 'bead'?
100
The process of removing air from one's brake system/lines.
What is brake bleeding?
100
What function or purpose does the radiator have?
What is 'removes heat from the engine?
100
What is Phillips' main 'pet peve' in the Auto Shop?
What is an oil spill on the floor.
100
Name the tool that we use to torque lug nuts on a vehicle.
What is a torque wrench?
100
What should a common lead/acid vehicle battery normally be charged at, in terms of voltage, to be functional.
Around 12.5 Volts.
200
Explain 1 of the 3 ways to check your tires for having enough tread depth?
Judge....
200
What is this image a picture of?
A 'Master Cylinder'?
200
Two types of materials, commonly made into heater cores and radiators?
What are brass and/or aluminum?
200
Identifying this component.
What is a shock absorber.
200
Using correct terminology, name the 2 common sizes or heights of sockets? (Not drive type)
What are deep and shallow?
200
Name the components that start and charge your vehicle's engine. Both must be named.
Starter and Alternator
300
What are the different layers called in a tire?
What are 'plies'?
300
Name the two types of brake pads.
What are: Semi-metalic & Ceramic?
300
Name and explain what this component does. (partial points available)
What is a thermostat... (explanation...)?
300
Name this tool.
What is an 'OIL FILTER WRENCH'?
300
What are the 3 sizes (drive size) of sockets/ratchets we have in the lab. All must be included in answer.
What is 1/4", 3/8", & 1/2"?
300
What voltage do most automobiles have for an electrical system?
What is 12 volts?
400
Explain this image?
What is the mountain/snowflake decal?
In 1999, the U.S. Rubber Manufacturers Association, came up with a snow traction test that winter tires must pass in order to receive what we now know as the severe service emblem.
400
Explain the normal or new color of brake fluid and why would brake fluid would be rusty/brown color...
Rust in the brake fluid, caused by water entering the fluid
400
What main components/devices does a serpentine belt connect? All must be mentioned for total points.
Explanation...
400
What is it & what does it do? Both for full points.
What is a fuse? (explanation)
400
When raising a vehicle on the car lift, what must the operator do to the lift, to make it safe for people to go under?
What is 'lowering it to locks'?
400
What does this tool do?
It gives the mechanics the ability to perform a 'load test'.
500
Where can the driver find (on the vehicle) what the recommended tire pressure should be?
What is a sticker on the door jamb?
500
Lubricants YOU should never mix when servicing disc brake calipers. (Must name each product for full points.)
What is silicone paste and grease?
500
What is the main ingredient in 'Anti'Freeze'?
What is ethylene glycol?
500
What vehicle clamping mechanism is in this picture?
A brake caliper?
500
Explain this image.
Torquing (or twerking) ones lug nuts?
500
Think about this one...
If your alternator is 'dead', will your vehicle be able to run? At least for a little while... Explain
Judges...?