Warning Light
What does a Check Engine Light Look like?
Yellow Engine Graphic (May say "check")
How often should you get an oil change in miles?
The old rule-of-thumb was every 3,000 miles.
With the higher quality of oil the new rules is every 5,000-7,5000 miles.
Other factors like the age of your car and how much it is used also play a part in frequency of oil changes.
A ring-shaped covering that fits around a wheel rim to protect, enable better vehicle performance.
Tire
Examination of brake pads, rotors and drums for wear to ensure effective braking
Brake Check
Do you need car insurance to legally drive a vehicle in the state of Texas? True or False
True
What does a tire pressure light look like?
Yellow "U" like symbol with an exclamation mark.
How often should you change your windshield wipers in months?
About every 12 months.
Unless driving in extreme conditions. In that case, every 6 months.
A type of rechargeable device that supplies electric energy to an automobile.
Battery
Check of the level and quality of engine oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid and coolant (under the radiator cap).
Fluid Check
Is the left or the right lane for passing?
The LEFT lane is for passing. The RIGHT lane is for slow traffic.
What does a battery light look like?
Red battery graphic with a plus and minus sign.
How often should you get a tire rotation in months?
Every 6 months...
or 5,000-7,500 miles. Whichever Comes First - General Rule.
An internal combustion device that convert gasoline into motion.
Engine
Replacing dirty oil with clean oil while installing a new, clean filter.
Oil Change
You do not have to pay to use toll roads. True or False.
False. You do have to pay to use toll roads. You may receive a bill in the mail or a charge to your TX TAG account.
What does an airbag light look like?
Red with a graphic of a circle in front of a sitting person.
How often should you get a state inspection in Texas?
Every year when it is time to renew your vehicle registration.
A front-most or rear-most part, designed to allow the car to sustain an impact without damage to the vehicle's safety systems.
Bumper
What is tire pressure measured in?
PSI or Pounds per square inch
Who MUST wear seat belts in a passenger car or truck?
Everyone!
What does the coolant light look like?
Red or Blue with a thermometer in water
How often shoudl you get your tires aligned in years?
Every 2-3 years.
Heat exchangers used to transfer thermal energy from one medium to another for the purpose of cooling and heating.
Radiator
Jump starting a car: position cars close enough for ____________ to connect batteries, but don't let cars _________
Cables; Touch
When should you drive on the right side of the road in Texas?
ALL the time!