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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
BUNDLED REVIEW GUIDE
●● 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?
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
BUNDLED REVIEW GUIDE
●● 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?
