ASE G1 UPDATED Questions and
CORRECT Answers
A tight timing belt makes what type of noise? - CORRECT ANSWER - Whining
A RWD (rear wheel drive) transmission has a leaking output shaft seal on a vehicle with 25,000
miles on the odometer. The MOST likely cause for the leakage is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Plugged Transmission Breather filter
Of the following, when replacing a CV (constant velocity) joint or boot, what is the last step
before clamping the boot? - CORRECT ANSWER - Burping
Steering dampers can be used to reduce excessive __________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
positive caster
A technician is rotating the tires using the modified X-method of tire rotation on a front-wheel-
drive vehicle. Where should be the right front wheel placed? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Right Rear
The open circuit voltage (OCV) test on a fully charged battery should show which voltage? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 12.6
There is white exhaust smoke coming from the tailpipe of a vehicle well after the engine has
been started. What is causing this condition? - CORRECT ANSWER - Coolant in
combustion chamber
A front wheel drive vehicle has a clacking noise that only occurs while cornering. The technician
suspects a faulty front axle. Which of these is most likely the cause? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Outer CV Joint
,The tread of a tire is worn in the center and not on the outer shoulders. Technician A says this is
caused by an improper wheel alignment angle. Technician B says this is caused by an over-
inflated tire. Who is correct? (Just the letter) - CORRECT ANSWER -B
A vehicle with power assist brakes has a hard brake pedal. Which of these is the most likely
cause? - CORRECT ANSWER - A Faulty Brake Booster
Technician A says that oil should be squirted into all of the cylinders before taking a
compression test. Technician B says that if the compression greatly increases when some oil is
squirted into the cylinders, it indicates defective or worn piston rings. Which technician is
correct? (Letter only) - CORRECT ANSWER -B
During a cylinder leakage (leak-down) test, air is noticed coming out of the oil fill opening.
Technician A says that the oil filter may be clogged. Technician B says that the piston rings may
be worn or defective. Which technician is correct? (Letter only) - CORRECT ANSWER -
B
What precautions are needed to be performed to help prevent air from getting trapped in the
cooling system when replacing coolant? - CORRECT ANSWER - Open the Bleeder Valve
during filling
To flush a hydraulic clutch system, what should be used? - CORRECT ANSWER - DOT 3
The engine of a vehicle will start, but is slow cranking. Technician A says there may be
resistance in the starter circuit. Technician B says to perform a voltage drop test to test for
excessive resistance in the starter circuit. Who is correct? ("A" "B" or "Both") - CORRECT
ANSWER - Both
Technician A says a stuck open PCV valve will cause a lean fuel condition. Technician B says
the PCV system removes blowby gases from the crankcase. Who is correct? ("A" "B" or "Both")
- CORRECT ANSWER - Both
, A technician removes and replaces a worn lower radiator hose on a four cylinder engine. The
vehicle overheats after the technician has replaced the hose and added coolant. Which of these is
most likely the cause of this condition? - CORRECT ANSWER - Air Pocket
Engine mounts were recently replaced on a front wheel drive vehicle with independent
suspension. The vehicle now has a steady pull to the left at all speeds. Technician A says this is
most likely caused by loose motor mounts. Technician B says this is most likely caused by a
misaligned engine cradle. Who is correct? ("A" "B" or "Both") - CORRECT ANSWER -
B
A vehicle's right front wheel has a growling noise that increases with vehicle speed. The most
likely cause is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Worn out wheel bearing
A vehicle pulls to the left only while braking. Technician A says this could be a restricted left
front brake line. Technician B says this could be a frozen right front caliper. Who is correct?
("A" "B" or "Both") - CORRECT ANSWER -B
A vehicle's air conditioner blows cold air while driving at normal speeds, but warm while sitting
at stop lights. The least-likely cause of this condition is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Frozen
expansion valve
A vehicle blows blue/gray smoke from the tailpipe only when first started in the morning. The
most likely cause of this condition is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Leaking valve seal
The headlights get brighter as the engine is revved and RPM's increase. Technician A says this is
caused by a high capacity battery. Technician B says this is caused by a faulty voltage regulator.
Who is correct? ("A" "B" or "Both") - CORRECT ANSWER -B
A technician is unable to balance a tire on a vehicle that vibrates at speeds above 35 mph.
Technician A says to continue adding weights around the rim up to 20 ounces. Technician B says
to dismount the tire from the rim and inspect the inside for liquid or debris. Who is correct? ("A"
"B" or "Both") - CORRECT ANSWER -B
CORRECT Answers
A tight timing belt makes what type of noise? - CORRECT ANSWER - Whining
A RWD (rear wheel drive) transmission has a leaking output shaft seal on a vehicle with 25,000
miles on the odometer. The MOST likely cause for the leakage is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Plugged Transmission Breather filter
Of the following, when replacing a CV (constant velocity) joint or boot, what is the last step
before clamping the boot? - CORRECT ANSWER - Burping
Steering dampers can be used to reduce excessive __________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
positive caster
A technician is rotating the tires using the modified X-method of tire rotation on a front-wheel-
drive vehicle. Where should be the right front wheel placed? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Right Rear
The open circuit voltage (OCV) test on a fully charged battery should show which voltage? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 12.6
There is white exhaust smoke coming from the tailpipe of a vehicle well after the engine has
been started. What is causing this condition? - CORRECT ANSWER - Coolant in
combustion chamber
A front wheel drive vehicle has a clacking noise that only occurs while cornering. The technician
suspects a faulty front axle. Which of these is most likely the cause? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Outer CV Joint
,The tread of a tire is worn in the center and not on the outer shoulders. Technician A says this is
caused by an improper wheel alignment angle. Technician B says this is caused by an over-
inflated tire. Who is correct? (Just the letter) - CORRECT ANSWER -B
A vehicle with power assist brakes has a hard brake pedal. Which of these is the most likely
cause? - CORRECT ANSWER - A Faulty Brake Booster
Technician A says that oil should be squirted into all of the cylinders before taking a
compression test. Technician B says that if the compression greatly increases when some oil is
squirted into the cylinders, it indicates defective or worn piston rings. Which technician is
correct? (Letter only) - CORRECT ANSWER -B
During a cylinder leakage (leak-down) test, air is noticed coming out of the oil fill opening.
Technician A says that the oil filter may be clogged. Technician B says that the piston rings may
be worn or defective. Which technician is correct? (Letter only) - CORRECT ANSWER -
B
What precautions are needed to be performed to help prevent air from getting trapped in the
cooling system when replacing coolant? - CORRECT ANSWER - Open the Bleeder Valve
during filling
To flush a hydraulic clutch system, what should be used? - CORRECT ANSWER - DOT 3
The engine of a vehicle will start, but is slow cranking. Technician A says there may be
resistance in the starter circuit. Technician B says to perform a voltage drop test to test for
excessive resistance in the starter circuit. Who is correct? ("A" "B" or "Both") - CORRECT
ANSWER - Both
Technician A says a stuck open PCV valve will cause a lean fuel condition. Technician B says
the PCV system removes blowby gases from the crankcase. Who is correct? ("A" "B" or "Both")
- CORRECT ANSWER - Both
, A technician removes and replaces a worn lower radiator hose on a four cylinder engine. The
vehicle overheats after the technician has replaced the hose and added coolant. Which of these is
most likely the cause of this condition? - CORRECT ANSWER - Air Pocket
Engine mounts were recently replaced on a front wheel drive vehicle with independent
suspension. The vehicle now has a steady pull to the left at all speeds. Technician A says this is
most likely caused by loose motor mounts. Technician B says this is most likely caused by a
misaligned engine cradle. Who is correct? ("A" "B" or "Both") - CORRECT ANSWER -
B
A vehicle's right front wheel has a growling noise that increases with vehicle speed. The most
likely cause is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Worn out wheel bearing
A vehicle pulls to the left only while braking. Technician A says this could be a restricted left
front brake line. Technician B says this could be a frozen right front caliper. Who is correct?
("A" "B" or "Both") - CORRECT ANSWER -B
A vehicle's air conditioner blows cold air while driving at normal speeds, but warm while sitting
at stop lights. The least-likely cause of this condition is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Frozen
expansion valve
A vehicle blows blue/gray smoke from the tailpipe only when first started in the morning. The
most likely cause of this condition is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Leaking valve seal
The headlights get brighter as the engine is revved and RPM's increase. Technician A says this is
caused by a high capacity battery. Technician B says this is caused by a faulty voltage regulator.
Who is correct? ("A" "B" or "Both") - CORRECT ANSWER -B
A technician is unable to balance a tire on a vehicle that vibrates at speeds above 35 mph.
Technician A says to continue adding weights around the rim up to 20 ounces. Technician B says
to dismount the tire from the rim and inspect the inside for liquid or debris. Who is correct? ("A"
"B" or "Both") - CORRECT ANSWER -B
