Auto 3 Flashcards

1
Q

A symptom of worn piston rings is?

A

An engine using excessive amounts of oil

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2
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The number of cranks a crankshaft has on a V-8 engine is?

A

8

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3
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What term refers to the rebuilding of an engine to precise factory specifications

A

Blueprinting

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4
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When an engine runs on after the ignition key is turned off, it’s called?

A

Dieseling

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5
Q

Brake systems work by?

A

Applying friction to the wheels to stop their rotation

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6
Q

If a radiator fails, the engine?

A

Can quickly overheat

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7
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On modern automobile engines, What’s the purpose of the intake manifold?

A

It distributes air evenly between each cylinder

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8
Q

Which of the following isn’t a component of the cooling system?
A. Heater core
B. Radiator
C. Thermostat
D. Hydrator

A

D

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9
Q

A catalytic converter?

A

Reduces dangerous exhaust emissions

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10
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During the compression stroke on a four cycle engine

A

The intake valve closes, and the piston moves to the top of the cylinder

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11
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If the steering wheel vibrates at high speeds, the most likely problem is?

A

Front tire balance

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12
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On older cars with carburetors, the air filter can be found?

A

On top of the engine

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13
Q

Glazing is the process of?

A

Using putty to hold glass to a window frame

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14
Q

A wrench with fixed, open jaws is called a?

A

Open – end wrench

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15
Q

All hammers have a

A

Head, face, and handle

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16
Q

To determine the number of threads per inch on a fastener, use a?

A

Thread gauge

17
Q

To chip or cut wood in close, the best tool is a?

A

Butt chisel

18
Q

Machine screws?

A

Have uniform threads from top to bottom

19
Q

Double – headed nails are used?

A

On temporary construction

20
Q

To thin oil – base paint use?

A

Turpentine

22
Q

When finishing a piece of wood, it’s best to sand?

A

With the grain

23
Q

Helical gears have

A

Slanted teeth

24
Q

Clothes from the dryer take together because of?

A

Static electricity

25
33,000 foot pounds of work done in one minute is called?
One horse power
26
And android barometer measures?
Atmospheric pressure
27
Springs are used for all of the following purposes except? A. To store energy for part of a mechanical cycle. B. To force a mechanical component to maintain contact with another component C. To reduce shock or impact. D. To increase the weight of a mechanism
D
28
Universal joints are used to?
Couple two shafts set at different angles
29
The gas gauge In an automobile relies on what mechanical device to measure the amount of gas in the tank?
Float
30
Using a runner gives you a mechanical advantage of
Two