Engine lubrication – choose the best answer! (NOT homework.)?
Yamobethere asked:
1. In a four-cylinder General Motors engine, a rod from the __________ operates the oil pump.
_____ a. camshaft
_____ b. crankshaft
_____ c. rocker arm
_____ d. distributor
2. Splash oiling of the cylinder walls keeps what engine components oiled?
_____ a. Pistons, piston pins, and piston rings
_____ b. Push rods, rocker arms, and valves
_____ c. Crankshaft, connecting rod, rod bearing
_____ d. Overhead cam, cam bearing, and lifters
3. The usual oil pressure for most automobiles is __________ psi (pounds per square inch).
_____ a. 3 to 7
_____ b. 5 to 25
_____ c. 30 to 60
_____ d. 75 to 100
4. A typical automobile low-oil-pressure warning light turns on at about __________ psi.
_____ a. 3 to 7
_____ b. 10 to 15
_____ c. 20 to 30 psi
_____ d. 45 to 60 psi
5. The latest API (American Petroleum Institute) service classification of S-category oils for spark-ignited engines at the time our textbook was written, and which was introduced in 1997 is _____. This oil classification replaces all earlier API S category oils.
_____ a. SG.
_____ b. SH.
_____ c. SJ.
_____ d. SK.
6. Which one of the following motor oils is not suitable for very hot weather?
_____ a. SAE 20W-20
_____ b. SAE 15W-40
_____ c. SAE 10W-30
_____ d. SAE 5W-30
7. When checking engine oil level:
_____ a. the engine should be running and up to operating temperature.
_____ b. turn the engine off and check immediately.
_____ c. turn the engine off and wait at least three minutes.
_____ d. turn the engine off and let it cool completely.
8. When checking engine oil level on a dipstick, hold the dipstick:
_____ a. parallel to the ground.
_____ b. with the tip pointing downward.
_____ c. with the tip pointing upward.
_____ d. with the handle down.
9. One drawback of using synthetic oils is that they:
_____ a. resist pressure.
_____ b. may not provide adequate camshaft and lifter protection.
_____ c. bond to metal parts.
_____d. are more expensive than regular oil.
10. To determine where a jack should be positioned to lift a vehicle, you should look:
_____ a. on the jack itself.
_____ b. at the suspension system and other areas under the car.
_____ c. in the carmaker’s manual.
_____ d. at a sticker on the edge of the driver’s door.
11. Jacks are designed to:
_____ a. lift part of a vehicle.
_____ b. lift an entire vehicle.
_____ c. support a vehicle after it has been lifted.
_____ d. raise and support an entire vehicle.
12. Once a car is lifted, there are only two ways it can be supported. One is by the suspension, and the other is by the:
_____ a. bumper.
_____ b. frame, or underbody.
_____ c. tires.
_____ d. differential.
13. Which one of the following items of safety equipment should you always use when working under a raised vehicle?
_____ a. Ear plugs
_____ b. Breathing protection
_____ c. Ground straps
_____ d. Safety glasses
14. When using a floor jack to lift the rear of a rear-wheel-drive car, the lifting pad of the jack is typically positioned under the:
_____ a. center of the fuel tank.
_____ b. center of the differential housing.
_____ c. rear bumper.
_____ d. rear axle housing and as close as possible to either wheel.
15. When raising the rear of a rear-wheel-drive car with a floor jack and supporting it by the suspension system:
_____ a. the jack should be raised to its fullest height.
_____ b. car stands should be placed under the frame rails.
_____ c. car stands should be placed under the rear axle housing as close as possible to the wheels.
_____ d. car stands should be placed under the differential housing.
16. When raising the front of a front-wheel-drive car with a floor jack:
_____ a. some vehicles must be raised one side at a time.
_____ b. place the jack under the suspension, or control, arms.
_____ c. the reinforced brackets used to mount the suspension, or control, arms should never be used as jacking points.
_____ d. the jack should be positioned as close to the wheel as possible.
17. When raising a car with a frame contact lift:
_____ a. the lift pads should be positioned at the outer ends of the lower control arms.
_____ b. the tires should rest firmly on the four lift pads.
_____ c. the lift pads should extend beyond the sides of the frame or underbody supporting structure.
_____ d. place the shift lever in PARK.
18. Which one of the following is not usually a factor when determining the frequency of oil changes?
_____ a. Type of miles driven (long trips vs. city)
_____ b. Quality and brand of oil in use
_____ c. Whether multiviscosity or single-viscosity oil is in use
_____ d. Whether synthetic or standard oil is in use
19. To prime a new oil filter:
_____ a. lubricate the gasket with your finger.
_____ b. fill it with new motor oil to about an inch from the top.
_____ c. run the engine for no more than ten seconds, then shut the engine off.
_____ d. use the correct filter-priming tool.
20. If you find that oil is pooled in the air cleaner and the filter for the crankcase is wet with oil, the first area to check for the problem would be the:
_____ a. oil-sending unit.
_____ b. head gasket.
_____ c. PCV valve system.
_____ d. cylinder rings by performing a compression check.
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1. In a four-cylinder General Motors engine, a rod from the __________ operates the oil pump.
_____ a. camshaft
_____ b. crankshaft
_____ c. rocker arm
_____ d. distributor
2. Splash oiling of the cylinder walls keeps what engine components oiled?
_____ a. Pistons, piston pins, and piston rings
_____ b. Push rods, rocker arms, and valves
_____ c. Crankshaft, connecting rod, rod bearing
_____ d. Overhead cam, cam bearing, and lifters
3. The usual oil pressure for most automobiles is __________ psi (pounds per square inch).
_____ a. 3 to 7
_____ b. 5 to 25
_____ c. 30 to 60
_____ d. 75 to 100
4. A typical automobile low-oil-pressure warning light turns on at about __________ psi.
_____ a. 3 to 7
_____ b. 10 to 15
_____ c. 20 to 30 psi
_____ d. 45 to 60 psi
5. The latest API (American Petroleum Institute) service classification of S-category oils for spark-ignited engines at the time our textbook was written, and which was introduced in 1997 is _____. This oil classification replaces all earlier API S category oils.
_____ a. SG.
_____ b. SH.
_____ c. SJ.
_____ d. SK.
6. Which one of the following motor oils is not suitable for very hot weather?
_____ a. SAE 20W-20
_____ b. SAE 15W-40
_____ c. SAE 10W-30
_____ d. SAE 5W-30
7. When checking engine oil level:
_____ a. the engine should be running and up to operating temperature.
_____ b. turn the engine off and check immediately.
_____ c. turn the engine off and wait at least three minutes.
_____ d. turn the engine off and let it cool completely.
8. When checking engine oil level on a dipstick, hold the dipstick:
_____ a. parallel to the ground.
_____ b. with the tip pointing downward.
_____ c. with the tip pointing upward.
_____ d. with the handle down.
9. One drawback of using synthetic oils is that they:
_____ a. resist pressure.
_____ b. may not provide adequate camshaft and lifter protection.
_____ c. bond to metal parts.
_____d. are more expensive than regular oil.
10. To determine where a jack should be positioned to lift a vehicle, you should look:
_____ a. on the jack itself.
_____ b. at the suspension system and other areas under the car.
_____ c. in the carmaker’s manual.
_____ d. at a sticker on the edge of the driver’s door.
11. Jacks are designed to:
_____ a. lift part of a vehicle.
_____ b. lift an entire vehicle.
_____ c. support a vehicle after it has been lifted.
_____ d. raise and support an entire vehicle.
12. Once a car is lifted, there are only two ways it can be supported. One is by the suspension, and the other is by the:
_____ a. bumper.
_____ b. frame, or underbody.
_____ c. tires.
_____ d. differential.
13. Which one of the following items of safety equipment should you always use when working under a raised vehicle?
_____ a. Ear plugs
_____ b. Breathing protection
_____ c. Ground straps
_____ d. Safety glasses
14. When using a floor jack to lift the rear of a rear-wheel-drive car, the lifting pad of the jack is typically positioned under the:
_____ a. center of the fuel tank.
_____ b. center of the differential housing.
_____ c. rear bumper.
_____ d. rear axle housing and as close as possible to either wheel.
15. When raising the rear of a rear-wheel-drive car with a floor jack and supporting it by the suspension system:
_____ a. the jack should be raised to its fullest height.
_____ b. car stands should be placed under the frame rails.
_____ c. car stands should be placed under the rear axle housing as close as possible to the wheels.
_____ d. car stands should be placed under the differential housing.
16. When raising the front of a front-wheel-drive car with a floor jack:
_____ a. some vehicles must be raised one side at a time.
_____ b. place the jack under the suspension, or control, arms.
_____ c. the reinforced brackets used to mount the suspension, or control, arms should never be used as jacking points.
_____ d. the jack should be positioned as close to the wheel as possible.
17. When raising a car with a frame contact lift:
_____ a. the lift pads should be positioned at the outer ends of the lower control arms.
_____ b. the tires should rest firmly on the four lift pads.
_____ c. the lift pads should extend beyond the sides of the frame or underbody supporting structure.
_____ d. place the shift lever in PARK.
18. Which one of the following is not usually a factor when determining the frequency of oil changes?
_____ a. Type of miles driven (long trips vs. city)
_____ b. Quality and brand of oil in use
_____ c. Whether multiviscosity or single-viscosity oil is in use
_____ d. Whether synthetic or standard oil is in use
19. To prime a new oil filter:
_____ a. lubricate the gasket with your finger.
_____ b. fill it with new motor oil to about an inch from the top.
_____ c. run the engine for no more than ten seconds, then shut the engine off.
_____ d. use the correct filter-priming tool.
20. If you find that oil is pooled in the air cleaner and the filter for the crankcase is wet with oil, the first area to check for the problem would be the:
_____ a. oil-sending unit.
_____ b. head gasket.
_____ c. PCV valve system.
_____ d. cylinder rings by performing a compression check.
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January 14th, 2010 by admin
Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
January 18th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
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1 – Timing gear
2 – Block – Keeps it free of corrosion
3 – “0″ because the engine is off
4 – When the ignition is switched on
5 – SH**
6 – Baby Oil
7 – Once the engine seizes
8 – The dipstick over the fender until it runs onto your foot
9 – Stain the driveway
10 – Both ways
11 – Marry Jill
12 – wreck next to it
13 – Football equipment
14 – Fuel Tank
15 – Rear bumper
16 – The trans oil pan
17 – At the base of the doors
18 – Once it doesn’t register on the dipstick
19 – Leave the old filter on because it’s already primed
20 – Find the person who poured the oil in the wrong spot!
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