AUT 101-Chapter 8 (all correct solution)

1. Describe the information found in a VIN. correct answers The VIN is made up of seventeen characters and contain all pertinent information about the vehicle: country manufactured, division , feature of the vehicle (body style) model year and plant the vehicle was assembled in. 2. Technician A stresses the need to follow the manufacturer's recommendations for preventive maintenance to his customers. Technician B says that the proper PM service intervals depends on the customer's driving habits and typical driving conditions. Who is correct? correct answers C. Both A and B 3. Technician A says that the recommended tire inflation pressure is located on the tire sidewall. Technician B says that maximum tire cold inflation pressure is located on the sidewall. Who is correct? correct answers B. Technician B 4. When working on hybrid electric vehicle, which of the following statement does not reflect things you should be aware of? correct answers c. the system may decide to power the vehicle, while it is parked, by the engine anytime the load is great 5. True or False? Legally, an RO protects the shop and the customer. correct answers True 6. While examining the color of an engine's coolant: Technician A says that because it is orange, the cooling system should be flushed and new coolant put into the system. Technician B says that if the coolant looks rusty, the cooling system should be flushed and new coolant put into the system. Who is correct? correct answers B. Technician B 7. While checking the condition of a vehicle's ATF: Technician A says that if the fluid has a burnt color or odor, the fluid has been overheated. Technician B says that a milky color indicates that engine coolant has been leaking into the transmission's cooler in the radiator. Who is correct? correct answers C. Both A and B 8. Technician A says that if a drive belt does not have the proper tension, it may produce squealing and chirping noises. Technician B says belt tension should be checked even if the engine has an automatic belt tensioner. Who is correct? correct answers B. Technician B 9. List five different types of oil rating systems. correct answers SA, SB, SC, SD and SE 10. Technician A says that to accurately check brake fluid level, the master cylinder cap must be removed. Technician B says not to remove the master cylinder cap unless absolutely necessary to stop air from entering the reservoir. Who is correct? correct answers B. Technician B 11. Why should you wipe off the outside of a zerk fitting before injecting grease into it? correct answers To prevent contaminates in the fitting 12. True or False? All engine coolants contain some phosphates, which make them unfriendly to the environment. correct answers False