Oil Changes
How often should you change conventional oil?
3-5k miles
The first step in the cycle begins with the downward movement of the piston, drawing in a fresh mixture of air and fuel.
What is the intake stroke?
This unique, star-shaped 12-point fastener drive system is common on European vehicles, particularly for cylinder heads and axle shafts, and is often confused with a standard Torx.
What is a Triple Square (or XZN) bit?
What is the boiling point of fresh (no moisture) DOT-3 Brake fluid?
401 degrees Fahrenheit
Does Volkswagon produce more sausages or cars?
What is sausages
What's more commonly used? Synthetic or conventional oil?
Synthetic
The four strokes of the engine in order.
What are intake, compression, combustion/power, and exhaust?
This specialized locking plier features a long, pass-through chain designed to wrap around and cleanly cut exhaust pipes in tight under-car spaces.
What is a chain pipe cutter?
How many brake pads are on a vehicle with 4-wheel disc brakes?
8 brake pads
What brand invented the 3 point seat belt?
what is volvo
If your engine is burning oil, what should you do at the next oil change?
Increase oil viscosity. Ex: 5w-30->10w-40
Two Crankshaft Rotations
What is One Complete Combustion Cycle?
This hydraulic or manual press tool is used to cleanly split rusted nuts away from wheel studs or chassis bolts without damaging the underlying threads.
What is a nut splitter?
What is the difference between drum brakes and disc brakes?
Disc brakes use brake fluid pressure to compress brake pads against a rotor, and drums use that pressure to push brake shoes against the inside of a drum.
In what country is it illegal to drive a dirty car?
What is Russia
If your oil has nonmagnetic shaving in it, what is happening?
Failing engine bearings.
Invented by Nikolaus Otto in 1876.
What is the four-stroke spark-ignition internal combustion engine.
This specialized electrical probe is unique because it forces a specific amperage through a circuit to safely track down short-circuits hidden deep inside wiring harnesses.
What is a short circuit finder (or Power Probe / tone generator)?
What color is new brake fluid?
Yellow/ golden, like vegetable oil.
How many cars are there in the world?
1.2 Billion
How do you pour oil without a funnel without spilling?
Pour along the dipstick. The oil will stick to the dipstick via surface tension.
4 cycle engines are commonly used in these vehicles and machines.
What are go-karts, lawn equipment, small motorcycles, and power equipment.
This highly specific hand tool features a rotating cutting wheel and internal guide pins, designed exclusively for reshaping and cleaning up damaged external threads on an axle stub or spindle
What is a spindle thread chaser (or axle re-threader)?
What brake fluid does a 1990 Honda Prelude take?
DOT-3 brake fluid.
How fast did the winning car drive in the first automobile race?
What is 15mph