Stuff You Should Know
Slick
Cool Runnings
Stop & Go
Tubes & Bands
100
Sometimes the second largest investment many Americans make.
What is the modern automobile?
100
Sent under pressure through a filter and to the crankshaft and cam bearings.
What is engine oil?
100
Transfers excessive heat from the engine to the radiator.
What is engine coolant?
100
Stored in a reservoir attached to or near the brake master cylinder.
What is brake fluid?
100
The temperature water hoses should be checked at in order to get a true feel.
What is cool?
200
When an automobile is brought back to the shop for work previously performed.
What is a “come-back”?
200
This condition causes the pump to starve for oil.
What is low oil level?
200
Allows checking the coolant without removing the radiator cap.
What is a surge tank?
200
Indicates contaminated condition of brake fluid & triggers the need for flushing.
What is the dark color of used brake fluid?
200
Power various accessories with engine motion.
What are drive belts?
300
Auto body parts predesigned to absorb impact in the event of a crash.
What are crumple zones?
300
This condition causes engine oil and other fluids to be churned into foam.
What is over servicing?
300
This leads to cylinder head, gasket and piston ring damage.
What is low coolant level?
300
The brake pedal can feel soft due to this condition.
What is air in the brake fluid?
300
Cracks, oil soaking, glazing, tears, and bottoming out.
What should belts be checked for during inspection?
400
Maintains vehicle computer and radio programing while changing or servicing a battery.
What is a memory saver?
400
This happens when a seal is leaking or the engine is using oil; 1 quart in 500 miles or 1 million revolutions equals too much…
What is a low oil reading on the dip stick?
400
This should be checked to indicate the level of protection provided in colder weather.
What is the coolant freeze point?
400
Used to operate hydraulic clutch systems.
What is hydraulic brake fluid?
400
Interval manufacturers recommend changing the complete belt set at.
What is 5 years?
500
Yellow is the color of this cap indicating an automobile’s capability to use this fuel.
What is E-85?
500
A common mileage interval for changing automotive engine oil.
What is 5,000 miles?
500
The anti-freeze level of protection can be checked with this item.
What is an anti-freeze hydrometer?
500
The term for “absorbs water from the atmosphere”.
What is Hygroscopic?
500
The two types of accessory drive belts.
What are V-Type and Serpentine?
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