Fluid Identification
What fluid is typically pinkish-red and used in automatic transmissions?
What is transmission fluid?
What should you do before checking any fluid level?
What is ensure the vehicle is off, parked safely, and cooled down (if needed)?
Where is the engine oil dipstick typically located on front-wheel drive vehicles?
What is near the front of the engine, often with a yellow or orange handle?
What PPE should be worn when handling automotive fluids?
What is gloves and safety glasses?
What type of coolant uses inorganic acid technology and is typically green?
What is IAT (Inorganic Acid Technology) coolant?
What fluid is gold when clean and black when dirty?
What is engine oil?
What is the best time to check engine oil for an accurate reading?
What is when the engine is off and the vehicle is on level ground?
What fluid reservoir often has a wiper symbol on the cap?
What is the windshield washer fluid reservoir?
Why is it important not to mix different types of coolant?
What is mixing coolants can cause chemical reactions and reduce cooling efficiency?
What type of brake fluid is most commonly used and clear in color?
What is DOT 3 brake fluid?
What fluid is dyed various colors but should never be identified by color alone?
What is coolant (antifreeze)?
What safety step must be taken before opening a radiator cap?
What is allow the engine to cool completely to avoid burns or injury?
What fluid is checked by removing a plug on the side of the transmission housing?
What is manual transmission fluid?
What section of the SDS tells you how to store a fluid safely?
What is Section 7 – Handling and Storage?
What type of transmission fluid may require a proprietary formula from the dealer?
What is CVT or manufacturer-specific automatic transmission fluid?
What fluid is used in diesel engines to reduce emissions and has a blue cap?
What is Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)?
What is the proper way to read a dipstick?
What is wipe it clean, reinsert fully, then remove again to read the level?
What fluid is checked in the brake master cylinder mounted on the firewall?
What is brake fluid?
What can happen if engine oil is overfilled?
What is increased pressure and possible engine damage?
What type of gear oil might be used in manual transmissions and differentials?
What is 75W-90 or 80W-90 gear oil?
What fluid is a mixture of sulfuric acid and distilled water and can cause severe burns?
What is battery electrolyte?
What should you do if you accidentally add windshield washer fluid to the brake fluid reservoir?
What is do not drive the vehicle and have the system flushed and inspected immediately?
What fluid is checked in the differential housing of RWD and 4WD vehicles?
What is gear oil?
What should be done after handling battery electrolyte?
What is wash hands thoroughly and neutralize any spills with baking soda?
What type of coolant is silicate and phosphate-free and used in extended life systems?
What is OAT (Organic Acid Technology) coolant?