Unit 4 chapter 17

Question 1

The major expenses of owning and operating a vehicle include

Answer 1

the cost of interest on a loan. Operating costs. The purchase price. (All of the above.)

Question 2

Depreciation is the

Answer 2

decrease in the value of a vehicle.

Question 3

Paying for oil, gas, maintenance, and repairs are all examples of

Answer 3

operating costs for a vehicle.

Question 4

A vehicle’s electrical energy is stored in the

Answer 4

battery.

Question 5

Battery fluid is a

Answer 5

strong acid.

Question 6

A major disadvantage of buying a used vehicle is that

Answer 6

there will seldom be a warranty.

Question 7

To jump-start a “dead” battery, connect the negative cable to

Answer 7

the engine block of the vehicle with a “dead” battery.

Question 8

Engine oil reduces friction

Answer 8

between moving parts of the engine.

Question 9

If the oil pressure warning light or gauge indicates low oil pressure while you are driving,

Answer 9

pull over to the side of the road and shut off the engine.

Question 10

If the used vehicle passes your tests, you should

Answer 10

have a mechanic make a final check.

Question 11

A car dealer might post a written guarantee in the window of each sued car. This statement is

Answer 11

a warranty.

Question 12

The catalytic converter

Answer 12

reduces pollution from the exhaust gas.

Question 13

The steady drop in the value of a vehicle is called

Answer 13

depreciation

Question 14

Before you seriously consider buying a used vehicle, you should

Answer 14

have the vehicle inspected.

Question 15

If a car drove 320 miles and used 10 gallons of gas, the miles per gallon is

Answer 15

32 mpg

Question 16

The parking brake

Answer 16

is a separate brake system.

Question 17

A hybrid vehicle stores its energy in the

Answer 17

battery.

Question 18

One advantage of purchasing a new vehicle is

Answer 18

years of service after it’s paid for.

Question 19

When the tread is worn down on a tired, the wear bar will appear

Answer 19

smooth.

Question 20

The higher the treadwear rating of a tire, the

Answer 20

greater the mileage it is expected to last.

Question 21

The best guideline for your vehicle’s preventive maintenance is

Answer 21

the owner’s manual.

Question 22

One advantage of a used car is

Answer 22

lower insurance premiums.

Question 23

Most newer vehicles are designed to

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increase fuel economy without reducing comfort, handling, or usable space.

Question 24

What engine is more efficient?

Answer 24

warm engines

Question 25

You should select a certified automotive technician because

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they use computers and sensors.