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Before lifting the car with a jack, always engage this for safety.
Parking Brake
What filters did we locate and discuss changing on a regular basis? (3)
Oil, Engine, Cabin
This tool tightens fasteners to a specific level of tension.
Torque wrench
The engine should be hot or cold when checking/changing oil?
Cold
Lug nuts should be tightened in what order?
Star pattern
What are the most common types of car jacks?
Bottle and Scissor
What is the main function of the muffler in the exhaust system?
Reduce noise
The term for the process of removing air bubbles from the brake lines.
Bleeding brakes
What part of the engine that compresses the air-fuel mixture.
Piston
How many volts should a car battery read if it is fully charged?
12v
What is typically the reason for lower tread depth in the center of your tire compared to the outer edges?
Overinflation
What type of tire has the softest rubber?
Winter
What are the two main types of automotive oil?
Conventional and Synthetic
The main function of a spark plug in an engine is to?
Ignite the air-fuel mixture
What are the two most common types of brake systems in vehicles.
Disc and Drum
What is the device that charges the car battery while the engine runs.
Alternator
In a 5w20 oil, what does the W stand for?
Winter - oil viscosity at cold temp
This component reduces harmful emissions from a vehicle's exhaust.
Catalytic Converter
P215/65R15 95H - Italicized portion of the tire code means?
What part of the brake system contains the brake pads?
Brake Caliper
Date code on a tire of 2922, when was the tire manufactured? (Need to be specific)
29th week of 2022
What are the names of the strokes in a typical 4-stroke car engine cycle?
Intake, Compression, Power Stroke, Exhaust
What letter does a spare tires tire code start with?
T
What is the minimum legal tread depth in CT?
2/32 inch
One way to tell if your alternator is functioning properly is to connect a multimeter to the battery with the car running. How many volts should be displayed if the alternator is working.
Above 12, typically around 14 volts