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100

Before lifting the car with a jack, always engage this for safety.

Parking Brake

100

What filters did we locate and discuss changing on a regular basis? (3)

Oil, Engine, Cabin

100

This tool tightens fasteners to a specific level of tension.

Torque wrench

100

The engine should be hot or cold when checking/changing oil?

Cold

100

Lug nuts should be tightened in what order?

Star pattern

200

What are the most common types of car jacks?

Bottle and Scissor

200

What is the main function of the muffler in the exhaust system?

Reduce noise

200

The term for the process of removing air bubbles from the brake lines.

Bleeding brakes

200

What part of the engine that compresses the air-fuel mixture.

Piston

200

How many volts should a car battery read if it is fully charged?

12v

300

What is typically the reason for lower tread depth in the center of your tire compared to the outer edges?

Overinflation

300

What type of tire has the softest rubber?

Winter

300

What are the two main types of automotive oil?  

Conventional and Synthetic

300

The main function of a spark plug in an engine is to?

Ignite the air-fuel mixture

300

What are the two most common types of brake systems in vehicles.

Disc and Drum

400

What is the device that charges the car battery while the engine runs.

Alternator

400

In a 5w20 oil, what does the W stand for? 

Winter - oil viscosity at cold temp

400

This component reduces harmful emissions from a vehicle's exhaust.

Catalytic Converter

400

P215/65R15 95H  - Italicized portion of the tire code means?

The tire width is 215 mm
400

What part of the brake system contains the brake pads?

Brake Caliper

500

Date code on a tire of 2922, when was the tire manufactured? (Need to be specific)

29th week of 2022

500

What are the names of the strokes in a typical 4-stroke car engine cycle?

Intake, Compression, Power Stroke, Exhaust

500

What letter does a spare tires tire code start with?

T

500

What is the minimum legal tread depth in CT?

2/32 inch

500

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