ASE G1 Delmar Exam 4: Complete Study and Practice Guide
A vehicle engine is leaking oil from it's bell housing. Technician A says the PVC valve should be inspected
for a clog. Technician B says the rear seal probably needs to be replaced. Who is correct?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B - correct answer ✔✔c. Both A and B
An engine oil pan has been removed in order to replace a leaking gasket. At the same time the oil pan
should be inspected for any of the following EXCEPT:
a. dents
b. scratches
c. cracks
d. chips - correct answer ✔✔b. scratches
Modern car engines generally require oil changes at:
a. 2,500 mile intervals
b. 3,000 mile intervals
c. 5,000 mile intervals
d. 10,000 mile intervals - correct answer ✔✔c. 5,000 mile intervals
A cooling system is to be drained. Technician A says that in order to get all impurities out of the cooling
system, it should be drained while hot. Technician B says in order to remove a radiator cap, it should be
pushed down and turned counterclockwise. Who is correct?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B - correct answer ✔✔b. B only
, Which of the following normally drives the thermostatic clutch on vehicles with a belt-driven fan?
a. camshaft
b. crankshaft
c. balance shaft
d. intermediate shaft - correct answer ✔✔b. crankshaft
A routine 5,000 mile interval inspection includes checking the:
a. transmission filter
b. power steering fluid filter
c. cabin filter
d. air filter - correct answer ✔✔d. air filter
The trouble codes on an OBD I Ford are to be retrieved. Technician A says to use the self-test connector
located under the hood on the driver's side of the vehicle. Technician B says to insert a jumper wire in
the self-test connector and use a digital multimeter to count the needle swings and read codes. Who is
correct?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B - correct answer ✔✔a. A only
A 1996 model OBD II vehicle registered and driven in the "snowbelt" region of the country fails an
emissions test. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
a. a faulty fuel pump
b. a cracked EVAP canister
c. a rusted fuel filler neck
d. a leaking fuel rail - correct answer ✔✔c. a rusted fuel filler neck
The volatility of gasoline in a vehicle's tank is to be checked. Technician A says that testing the fuel's Reid
Vapor Pressure will reveal the fuel's volatility. Technician B says that higher volatility fuel is sold during
the summer months. Who is correct?
A vehicle engine is leaking oil from it's bell housing. Technician A says the PVC valve should be inspected
for a clog. Technician B says the rear seal probably needs to be replaced. Who is correct?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B - correct answer ✔✔c. Both A and B
An engine oil pan has been removed in order to replace a leaking gasket. At the same time the oil pan
should be inspected for any of the following EXCEPT:
a. dents
b. scratches
c. cracks
d. chips - correct answer ✔✔b. scratches
Modern car engines generally require oil changes at:
a. 2,500 mile intervals
b. 3,000 mile intervals
c. 5,000 mile intervals
d. 10,000 mile intervals - correct answer ✔✔c. 5,000 mile intervals
A cooling system is to be drained. Technician A says that in order to get all impurities out of the cooling
system, it should be drained while hot. Technician B says in order to remove a radiator cap, it should be
pushed down and turned counterclockwise. Who is correct?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B - correct answer ✔✔b. B only
, Which of the following normally drives the thermostatic clutch on vehicles with a belt-driven fan?
a. camshaft
b. crankshaft
c. balance shaft
d. intermediate shaft - correct answer ✔✔b. crankshaft
A routine 5,000 mile interval inspection includes checking the:
a. transmission filter
b. power steering fluid filter
c. cabin filter
d. air filter - correct answer ✔✔d. air filter
The trouble codes on an OBD I Ford are to be retrieved. Technician A says to use the self-test connector
located under the hood on the driver's side of the vehicle. Technician B says to insert a jumper wire in
the self-test connector and use a digital multimeter to count the needle swings and read codes. Who is
correct?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B - correct answer ✔✔a. A only
A 1996 model OBD II vehicle registered and driven in the "snowbelt" region of the country fails an
emissions test. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
a. a faulty fuel pump
b. a cracked EVAP canister
c. a rusted fuel filler neck
d. a leaking fuel rail - correct answer ✔✔c. a rusted fuel filler neck
The volatility of gasoline in a vehicle's tank is to be checked. Technician A says that testing the fuel's Reid
Vapor Pressure will reveal the fuel's volatility. Technician B says that higher volatility fuel is sold during
the summer months. Who is correct?
