Vehicle maintenance Unit Flashcards
Technician a says the spark plugs are part of the vehicle routine maintenance. Take B says the timing belt/chain. Should be inspected every oil change as part of the vehicle routine maintenance who is correct ?
A: technician A only
B: technician B only
C: both technician
D: neither technicians
A: technician A only
A service technician removed the inspection/fill plug from the differential of the rear wheel drive vehicle and a little gear lube start to flow out. Technician A says the technician should quickly replace the plug to prevent any more Loss of gear lube. technician be says to catch the fluid to be reused and allow the fluid to continue to drain which technician is correct?
A: technician A only
B: technician B only
C: both technicians
D: neither technicians
A: technician A only
Accessory drive belt tension is determined by
A: belt tension using a belt tensioner gauge
B: marks on the tensioner
C: torque required to rotate the tensioner using a beam type torque wrench
D: any of the above, depending on the specified procedure as found in service information
D: any of the above, depending on the specified procedure as found in service information
Routine service includes ______
A: checking all safety related items
B: replacing wiper blades as needed
C: replacing cabin & air filters as needed
D: all the above
D: All the above
Which of these conditions must be met before checking the fluid level in an automatic transmission?
A: all vehicles should be driven several miles before the transmission levels checked
B: the transmission fluid needs to be at ambient temperature before checking the level
C: the transmission should be in the drive gear with the parking brake on
D: vehicle should be in Park on a level surface
D: the vehicle should be in park on level service
Which of these should be used for preparing a vehicle for service
A: A windshield cover
B: A steering wheel cover
C: elbow protection pads
D: eye protection
B: a steering wheel cover
A safety stand also called a ____
A: bottle jack 
B: Jack 
C: jackstand 
D: safety stool
C: jackstand 
Commonly damaged areas of a vehicle during hoisting include____
A: exhaust system 
B: rocker panels 
C: tires or body panels 
D: all of these 
D: all of these
Technician a says that a hoist can be stopped at any level as long as the safety latches engages. Technician be says that the vehicle should be always hoisted to the top of the hoist travel for safety. Which technician is correct?
A: technician A only
B: technician B only 
C: both technicians
D: neither technician 
A: technician A only 
When changing oil on a vehicle, the drain plug gasket _____
A: needs to be replaced with a new one 
B: can always be reused 
C: should be replaced and a new drain plug installed 
D: should not be touched 
A: needs to be replaced with a new one
A creeper should be stored _____
A: upside down on the floor
B: vertically
C: flat on the floor
D: under a vehicle 
C: vertically 
Technician a says that all vehicles have a reservoir for power steering fluid. Technician B says some vehicles have a electronic power steering that requires a reservoir for fluid. Who is correct?
A: technician A only
B: technician B only
C: both technicians
D: neither technician
B: technician B only
A vehicle is in for a routine oil change. Technician A says that all vehicles need to have the oil level checked by the dipstick. technician B says scan tools are required to reset maintenance reminders on every service. Who is correct?
A: technician A only
B: technician B only
C: both technicians
D: neither technician
D: neither technician
All the following are true when using the floor jack EXCEPT:
A: apply the parking break or place chocks behind the wheels that are not being lifted 
B: manufactures will often specify designated lifting points
C: ensure the transmission is in neutral 
D: the Jack support cup should be positioned under a solid point on the car’s body or chassis 
C: ensure the transmission is in neutral
Vehicle is being raised on a lift for an oil change and tire rotation. Technician A says that after raising a vehicle slightly above the desired height, lower the vehicle until the load is supported on the safety locks. Technician B says to raise the vehicle around 12 inches off the ground and moderately shake the vehicle to test its stability on the lift. Who is correct?
A: technician A only
B: technician B only
C: both technicians
D: neither technician
C: both technicians
