ASE- P2 Practice Quizzes All Solved
Correct.
Counterman A says "Mercon LV" transmission fluid is used in newer Ford and Mercury vehicles.
Counterman B says "Dexron-VI" fluid is used in newer Chrysler vehicles. Who is right? - Answer
Counterman A only
Transmission fluid that is brown and has a burnt smell: - Answer Is badly oxidized and needs
to be replaced; Can damage the transmission; Has probably been subjected to overheating
"ATF+4" automatic transmission fluid is used primarily in what make of vehicle? - Answer
Chrysler
Using the wrong type of transmission fluid: - Answer May cause shifting problems; May
cause slipping problems; May damage the transmission
Draining an automatic transmission by removing the pan removes how much of fluid? - Answer
50% to 70% of the fluid
Torque converters are: - Answer Located between the engine and transmission; Filled with
automatic transmission fluid; NOT located between the transmission and driveshaft
Counterman A says a bad torque converter may give a vehicle poor acceleration and fuel
economy. Counterman B says the lockup clutch inside a torque converter engages above certain
speeds or when the transmission is in 3rd or 4th gear to improve fuel economy. Who is right? -
Answer Both Counterman A and B
The type of ATF required for a transmission may be found: - Answer On the transmission
dipstick; In the owner's guide; In service information database
The leading cause of automatic transmission failure is: - Answer Overheating
"CVT" transmissions: - Answer Require a special type of transmission fluid; Have a filter;
Usually have a specified fluid change interval; improve fuel economy
A common cause of brake pedal vibration or shudder when braking is: - Answer Uneven
rotor wear (a "warped" rotor)
, Brake rotors should be replaced: - Answer If cracked; If worn below minimum thickness or
discard specifications; If they have hard spots
The "machine to" specification on a brake drum: - Answer Is the same as the discard
thickness
Counterman A says "Low Copper" brake pads are replacing many current friction materials.
Counterman B says "Low Copper" brake pads are required in some states now. Who is right? -
Answer Both Counterman A and B
If the brake pedal slowly sinks to the floor when stopped at a traffic light, which of the following
probably needs to be replaced. - Answer Master cylinder
What type of brake fluid is most commonly used in domestic passenger cars? - Answer DOT
3
"Bleeding the brakes" is done for what purpose? - Answer To remove air bubbles for a firm
pedal
"Flushing the brakes" is done for what purpose? - Answer To remove moisture
contamination; To remove old worn out brake fluid; To restore corrosion protection
If the ABS Warning Light is on and remains on: - Answer The ABS system has a fault and is
disabled
Counterman A says the return springs and holddown springs should be replaced when drum
brakes are relined. Counterman B says brake linings should always be replaced if contaminated
with brake fluid or grease. Who is right? - Answer Both Counterman A and B
Counterman A says most cars and light trucks today have "crossflow" radiators where the
coolant flows from one side to the other. Counterman B says most new cars have radiators that
are made of soldered copper/brass. Who is right? - Answer Counterman A only
Radiator caps do NOT: - Answer Relieve pressure to prevent freezing
Radiator caps: - Answer Are spring-loaded to pressurize the cooling system; should be tested
or replaced if the radiator is replaced
An engine will NOT overheat because: - Answer Too much water in coolant
Correct.
Counterman A says "Mercon LV" transmission fluid is used in newer Ford and Mercury vehicles.
Counterman B says "Dexron-VI" fluid is used in newer Chrysler vehicles. Who is right? - Answer
Counterman A only
Transmission fluid that is brown and has a burnt smell: - Answer Is badly oxidized and needs
to be replaced; Can damage the transmission; Has probably been subjected to overheating
"ATF+4" automatic transmission fluid is used primarily in what make of vehicle? - Answer
Chrysler
Using the wrong type of transmission fluid: - Answer May cause shifting problems; May
cause slipping problems; May damage the transmission
Draining an automatic transmission by removing the pan removes how much of fluid? - Answer
50% to 70% of the fluid
Torque converters are: - Answer Located between the engine and transmission; Filled with
automatic transmission fluid; NOT located between the transmission and driveshaft
Counterman A says a bad torque converter may give a vehicle poor acceleration and fuel
economy. Counterman B says the lockup clutch inside a torque converter engages above certain
speeds or when the transmission is in 3rd or 4th gear to improve fuel economy. Who is right? -
Answer Both Counterman A and B
The type of ATF required for a transmission may be found: - Answer On the transmission
dipstick; In the owner's guide; In service information database
The leading cause of automatic transmission failure is: - Answer Overheating
"CVT" transmissions: - Answer Require a special type of transmission fluid; Have a filter;
Usually have a specified fluid change interval; improve fuel economy
A common cause of brake pedal vibration or shudder when braking is: - Answer Uneven
rotor wear (a "warped" rotor)
, Brake rotors should be replaced: - Answer If cracked; If worn below minimum thickness or
discard specifications; If they have hard spots
The "machine to" specification on a brake drum: - Answer Is the same as the discard
thickness
Counterman A says "Low Copper" brake pads are replacing many current friction materials.
Counterman B says "Low Copper" brake pads are required in some states now. Who is right? -
Answer Both Counterman A and B
If the brake pedal slowly sinks to the floor when stopped at a traffic light, which of the following
probably needs to be replaced. - Answer Master cylinder
What type of brake fluid is most commonly used in domestic passenger cars? - Answer DOT
3
"Bleeding the brakes" is done for what purpose? - Answer To remove air bubbles for a firm
pedal
"Flushing the brakes" is done for what purpose? - Answer To remove moisture
contamination; To remove old worn out brake fluid; To restore corrosion protection
If the ABS Warning Light is on and remains on: - Answer The ABS system has a fault and is
disabled
Counterman A says the return springs and holddown springs should be replaced when drum
brakes are relined. Counterman B says brake linings should always be replaced if contaminated
with brake fluid or grease. Who is right? - Answer Both Counterman A and B
Counterman A says most cars and light trucks today have "crossflow" radiators where the
coolant flows from one side to the other. Counterman B says most new cars have radiators that
are made of soldered copper/brass. Who is right? - Answer Counterman A only
Radiator caps do NOT: - Answer Relieve pressure to prevent freezing
Radiator caps: - Answer Are spring-loaded to pressurize the cooling system; should be tested
or replaced if the radiator is replaced
An engine will NOT overheat because: - Answer Too much water in coolant
