"Identifying Questions" Flashcards
1
Q
Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine oil level- tell me how you would check that the engine has sufficient oil
A
- open the bonnet and secure it with the strut
- explain that before carrying out the check you would ensure the car is on level ground and that oil has had the time to settle
- identify dipstick/ oil level indicator
- explain that you would remove dipstick- wipe it and replace it fully
- remove if for a 2nd time- check oil level was between maximum and minimum markings- replace dipstick securely
2
Q
Open the bonnet, identify where the brake fluid reservoir is- tell me how you would check that you have a safe level of hydraulic brake fluid
A
- open bonnet and secure it with strut
- identify brake fluid reservoir (usually a small plastic container attached to engine bulk head- will contain oil coloured fluid)
- check fluid level in bottle is between high and low markings on side of translucent bottle
3
Q
Open the bonnet, identify where you would check the engine coolant level and tell me how you would check that the engine has the correct level
A
- open bonnet and secure it with strut
- identify high/low level markings on header tank (where fitted) or radiator filler cap
describe how you would top up to the correct level
4
Q
Identify where the windscreen washer reservoir is and tell me how you would check the windscreen washer level
A
- open the bonnet and secure it with the strut
- identify the windscreen washer reservoir (usually has a lid marked with windscreen symbol)
- explain how to check level by looking through the lid, or looking for level through side of container
