Benchmark 1 Flashcards
First Benchmark Goose sent
Technician A says water pumps may leak coolant when going bad. Technician B says water pumps with a bad bearing may emit a noise. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
All of these can cause belt noise except:
A. aligned belt
B. faulty tensioner
C. misaligned pulley
D. cracked belt
A. aligned belt
While replacing a serpentine belt that does not have a belt-routing diagram, Technician A says one should draw or take a picture of the pulley system to aid in reinstalling the belt correctly. Technician B says that is not necessary to draw a diagram because the belt can only go on one way. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
A only
Two technicians are discussing replacing a serpentine belt-driven water pump. Technician A states that valve timing will need to be adjusted during this procedure. Technician B states that the cooling system needs to be drained before removing the water pump. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
B only
When draining and refilling coolant in a vehicle, what needs to be done to ensure the coolant level is correct?
A. leave the drain plug loose as one fills the radiator
B. drive the vehicle on the highway for 10 min
C. add an extra quart of antifreeze to the overflow tank
D. bring the engine up to operating temperature and bleed the excess air from the cooling system
D. bring the engine up to operating temperature and bleed the excess air from the cooling system
Technician A says when one is searching for an engine noise, a stethoscope can be used. Technician B says a long heater hose can be used to help locate engine noises. Who is correct?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
Which is the best method for diagnosing abnormal engine noises?
A. placing one’s hand on suspect components while the vehicle is running
B. using a stethoscope that is designed for automotive use while the vehicle is running
C. driving around with the windows down
D. driving around with the windows up
B. using a stethoscope that is designed for automotive use while the vehicle is running
When inspecting an engine that is leaking fluid, what helps determine what system is leaking?
A. Color of the fluid
B. Smell of the fluid
C. Neither A nor B
D. Both A and B
Both A and B
When replacing engine drive belts, Technician A says that the majority of serpentine belts are equipped with automatic belt tensioners. Technician B says that the majority of V-belts are equipped with automatic belt tensioners. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
A only
Technician A says a hydrometer can be used to test the strength of antifreeze. Technician B says a refractometer can be used to test the strength of antifreeze. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
Which tool can be used to test engine coolant strength?
A. coolant refractometer
B. coolant color chart
C. coolant pressure tester
D. coolant thermocouple
A. coolant refractometer
When replacing a water pump that is driven by the drive belt, all of these precautions should be followed except:
A. making sure the engine is cool prior to servicing any part of the cooling system
B. using the proper tool to remove the belt
C. waiting until the engine is hot for easier removal of the water pump bolts
D. making sure all gasket surfaces are clean and free of oil prior to installing the new water pump
C. waiting until the engine is hot for easier removal of the water pump bolts
All are examples of the most common abnormal engine noises except:
A. bearing knock
B. pinion whine
C. spark knock
D. lifter tap
B. pinion whine
When the seal fails on the water pump shaft, it will normally leak from the:
A. gasket
B. bearing
C. hose connection
D. weep hole
D. weep hole
Technician A says when replacing antifreeze, one should ensure the correct type of coolant is being used. Technician B says that air in the cooling system could cause an engine to run hot. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
While replacing a water pump, which is not necessary?
A. Cleaning both mating surfaces of any gasket material
B. Always removing the radiator
C. Cleaning bolt threads of any debris
D. Making sure belt is tightened to the manufacturer’s specifications
B. Always removing the radiator
In order to drain the fluid on rear differentials without a drain plug, it may require the technician to remove the:
A. axles
B. inspection cover
C. driveshaft
D. housing
B. inspection cover
While discussing drive belts, Technician A says abnormal belt wear can be caused by pulley misalignment. Technician B says a belt that is frayed on the edges should be reused. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
A only
Technician A says coolant should be recovered and recycled per EPA guidelines. Technician B says orange coolant can be removed from the engine and disposed of by pouring down the drain. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
A only
Two technicians are diagnosing a knocking noise from the engine compartment. Technician A says it is not necessary to check the fluid levels. Technician B says when checking for noises it may be necessary to use a stethoscope to determine the location of the noise. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
B only
A misaligned drive belt can cause premature belt failure, according to Technician A. Technician B says an overtightened belt can cause premature belt failure. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
When inspecting an engine for a possible leak, the technician notices a green liquid dripping from the front of the engine. What type of fluid is most likely leaking?
A. brake fluid
B. transmission fluid
C. coolant
D. engine oil
C. coolant
A customer complains of a serpentine belt that repeatedly comes off. Technician A states that this could be caused by a misaligned pulley. Technician B states that this could be caused by a worn tensioner. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
Which can cause drive belt wear?
A. excessive heat
B. oil leaks
C. coolant leaks
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
A customer complains that the vehicle has a loud rattling noise every morning when first started. Technician A states that the car should be left at the shop overnight to properly verify this concern. Technician B states that the wrong oil filter could cause this concern. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
Technician A says all coolant leaks will be green. Technician B says coolant leaks could be a variety of colors. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
B only
When replacing water pumps that are driven by an accessory belt, the technician should:
A. make sure mating surfaces are clean and free from old gasket material
B. use the correct torque value when tightening the bolts
C. make note of the accessory belt routing
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
An engine cooling system flush has just been performed. Technician A says to bleed the air out of the system before driving. Technician B says to always use coolant designed for that vehicle. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
When one is testing engine coolant, which tool(s) can be used?
A. coolant test strips
B. refractometer
C. hydrometer
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Two technicians are discussing engine oil leaks. Technician A says that an oil leak can be found by using an oil dye. Technician B says a tracing powder could be used to find a leak. Who is right?
A, B, Both, Neither
Both
When replacing a drive belt on a V-8 engine equipped with a serpentine belt, which should also be checked?
A. tensioner
B. idler pulley
C. belt alignment
D. all of the above
D. all of the above