AUTO ENGINE REPAIR (SOS MICHIGAN
TEST PREP VALVE TRAIN) EXAM |
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
(2026) | ALREADY GRADED A+
What is enclosed in the vehicle vin? - CORRECT ANSWER -Engine type, body style, and
transmission type.
A compression test shows that one cylinder shows to much leakage. During the air test could be
heard coming from the tailpipe what could be the cause?
A) bad piston rings
B) bad head gasket
C) bad exhaust gasket
D) exhaust valve not seating - CORRECT ANSWER -D.) exhaust valve not seating
Technician A says that main bearing oil clearances can be checked with plasty gages.
Technician B says that main bearing oil clearances can be checked with a feeler gauge. Who is
Correct? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tech A
An engine is burning to much oil. Technician A says its the valve guides. Technician B says its
tapered cylinder walls. Who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER -Both
A compression test is being done on an in- line four cylinder engine. Cylinder two and three
have readings of 10 psi cylinder one has a reading of 140 psi and cylinder four has 145psi.
Technician A says its a blown head gasket
Technician B says its bad valve timing. - CORRECT ANSWER -Tech A
, What is the most likely cause of low fuel pressure in a fuel injection engine?
A) clogged fuel filter
B) clogged injector
C) restricted fuel line
D) stuck closed pressure regulator - CORRECT ANSWER -A) clogged fuel filter
The pressure and volume of a mechanical fuel pump are both below spec.
Technician A says that an air leak in the fuel line between the tank and the pump could be the
cause.
Technician B says that a plugged fuel tank pick-up filter is the cause. - CORRECT ANSWER -Both
The most likely cause of a bent push rod? - CORRECT ANSWER -Excessive valve guide clearance
Technician A says that it is important to drive the customers vehicle to verify the complaint as
part of your diagnosis procedure.
Technician B says its a good idea to check for related TSB's - CORRECT ANSWER -Both
Technician A says the main bearing clearances can be checked with plasty gauges.
Technician B says that you can check main bearing clearances with a feeler gauge. Who is
correct? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tech A
The oil filter on a customer's car is bulged out.
Technician A says this could be caused by an improper filter installation.
Technician B says this can only be caused by a pressure regulator that is stuck. Who is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Tech B
TEST PREP VALVE TRAIN) EXAM |
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
(2026) | ALREADY GRADED A+
What is enclosed in the vehicle vin? - CORRECT ANSWER -Engine type, body style, and
transmission type.
A compression test shows that one cylinder shows to much leakage. During the air test could be
heard coming from the tailpipe what could be the cause?
A) bad piston rings
B) bad head gasket
C) bad exhaust gasket
D) exhaust valve not seating - CORRECT ANSWER -D.) exhaust valve not seating
Technician A says that main bearing oil clearances can be checked with plasty gages.
Technician B says that main bearing oil clearances can be checked with a feeler gauge. Who is
Correct? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tech A
An engine is burning to much oil. Technician A says its the valve guides. Technician B says its
tapered cylinder walls. Who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER -Both
A compression test is being done on an in- line four cylinder engine. Cylinder two and three
have readings of 10 psi cylinder one has a reading of 140 psi and cylinder four has 145psi.
Technician A says its a blown head gasket
Technician B says its bad valve timing. - CORRECT ANSWER -Tech A
, What is the most likely cause of low fuel pressure in a fuel injection engine?
A) clogged fuel filter
B) clogged injector
C) restricted fuel line
D) stuck closed pressure regulator - CORRECT ANSWER -A) clogged fuel filter
The pressure and volume of a mechanical fuel pump are both below spec.
Technician A says that an air leak in the fuel line between the tank and the pump could be the
cause.
Technician B says that a plugged fuel tank pick-up filter is the cause. - CORRECT ANSWER -Both
The most likely cause of a bent push rod? - CORRECT ANSWER -Excessive valve guide clearance
Technician A says that it is important to drive the customers vehicle to verify the complaint as
part of your diagnosis procedure.
Technician B says its a good idea to check for related TSB's - CORRECT ANSWER -Both
Technician A says the main bearing clearances can be checked with plasty gauges.
Technician B says that you can check main bearing clearances with a feeler gauge. Who is
correct? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tech A
The oil filter on a customer's car is bulged out.
Technician A says this could be caused by an improper filter installation.
Technician B says this can only be caused by a pressure regulator that is stuck. Who is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Tech B
