CHAPTER 17

USE THE WORD OR WORDS IN THE BOX THAT MARCHES EACH STATEMENT BELOW.

Alternator fuel-injection system preventive maintenance

Carburetor master cylinder radiator

Catalytic converter muffler thermostat

Differential oil pump transaxle

Drive shaft power steering transmission

Engine management system power plant water pump

____________________________1. Forces engine oil through the oil filter.

____________________________2. Delivers engine power to the drive shaft.

____________________________3. Carries power from transmission to the differential in rear-wheel

drive vehicles.

____________________________4. Allows one rear wheel to turn faster than the other.

____________________________6. Generates electric current that recharges the battery.

____________________________7. Mixes air with fuel and sends it to the engine.

____________________________8. Contains brake fluid that is forced to the wheel cylinder to slow or

stop the wheel.

____________________________9. Regulates the temperature of the engine coolant.

___________________________10. Replaces the carburetor in new cars.

___________________________11. A vehicle’s engine or motor that transmits power to the drive train.

___________________________12. Serves in place of a transmission and differential in front-wheel

vehicles.

___________________________13. Draws coolant from the radiator and forces it through the engine’s

cooling passages.

___________________________14. Convert harmful gases into less harmful gases and water.

___________________________15. Reduces noise from combustion sounds in the engine.

___________________________16. A system that uses a hydraulic pump and fluid to make steering easier.

___________________________17. A practice of maintaining the routine care and attention to a vehicle.

___________________________18. A computer system that monitors the fuel, ignition, and emissions and

automatically makes adjustments to the vehicle’s systems when needed.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS:

_________________________1. You should avoid touching battery fluid, because it is an _____________ that can

burn your skin.

_________________________2. You should _______ the tires regularly to promote even wear.

_________________________3. ___________ pressure causes tires to wear quickly and can cause tire failure.

_________________________4. Many cars use fuel most efficient at a speed of ____________.

________________________ 5. For every 5-mph increase in speed above 55 mph, most cars pay a mileage penalty

of _______.

TRUE OR FALSE:

_______1. Vehicles with front-wheel drive have two half shafts that carry power to the front wheels.

_______2. You should check automatic transmission fluid once a year.

_______3. A battery generates hydrogen, a very explosive gas.

_______4. Check the radiator hoses every year.

_______5. The colder the weather becomes; the less power a battery contains.

_______6. Have your oil changes and oil filter replaced twice a year.

_______7. Adjust your brakes by moving forward and stopping, and then repeating the procedure several times.

_______8. Periodically check tire pressure when tires are warm.

_______9. When a wear bar is visible, replace the tire.

______10. A tire with a traction grade of C has a better traction performance than a tire with a grade of B.

______11. The final connection when jump-starting a dead battery should be to the vehicle negative ground.

MATCHING: (MATCH THE FLUID COLOR THAT MAY LEAK OUT OF YOUR ENGINE WITH THE CORRECT FLUID TYPE.

1. ______ Transmission fluid a. clear liquid

2. ______ Water from normal condensation b. light green color
3. ______ Motor oil c. pink
4. ______ Power steering fluid d black
5. ______ Coolant e. purple

LISTING:

LIST NINE MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE POWER AND DRIVE SYSTEM.

1. _____________________ 6. ______________________
2. _____________________ 7. ______________________
3. _____________________ 8. ______________________
4. _____________________ 9. ______________________
5. _____________________
LIST SIX COMPONENTS OF THE IGNITION AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
1_________________
2_________________
3. ________________
4. ________________
5. ________________
6. ________________

LIST EIGHT COMPONENTS OF THE ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM

1. ______________
2. ______________
3. ______________
4. ______________
5. ______________
6. ______________
7. ______________
8. ______________

LIST EIGHT COMPONENTS OF THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:

1. _________________
2. _________________
3. _________________
4. _________________
5. _________________
6. _________________
7. _________________
8. _________________

LIST SIX COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE EMISSION SYSTEM:

1. _____________________
2. _____________________
3. _____________________
4. _____________________
5. _____________________
6. _____________________

LIST FIVE COMONENTS OF THE VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM.

1. ____________________
2. ____________________
3. ____________________
4. ____________________
5. ____________________.
LIST FIVE TYPES OF INFORMATION FOUND ON THE SIDEWALL OF A TIRE.

1. ___________________
2. ___________________
3. ___________________
4. ___________________
5. ___________________

LIST FOUR COMPONENTS OF DISK BRAKES.

1. _______________
2. _______________
3. _______________
4. _______________

LIST THREE COMPONENTS OF DRUM BRAKES.

1. _________________
2. _________________
3. _________________