Chapter 11 Study guide
Chapter 11 Quiz
 
1. The _________ is the hollow area between the top of the piston and the bottom of the cylinder head.      2.   Piston________ is the distance the piston slides up or down from TDC/BDC.

2. Name the four strokes of an automotive engine
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3. The engine ___________ forms the main body of the engine.

4. The _____________changes the up-and-down motion of the piston into rotating motion.  

5.  Name the two types of piston rings and explain their functions.    
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6.  ___________ are small pockets formed in the cylinder heads where fuel burns.

7.  Which is usually larger, the intake valve or the exhaust valve?  

8.  The ___________cover is a thin metal or plastic cover over the top of the cylinder head.

Tire, Oil and Brake Study Guide
 
Tires

1. How do you determine what pressure a tire should be at?
2. What does PSI stand for?
3. Can you tell if a tire is low just by looking at it?
4. On a road trip up north you stop at a gas station 100 miles from home.  You check the tire pressure and it reads approximately 3-5 psi higher than normal.  What should you do?
5. What part of the tire tread will wear out if the tire is over-inflated?
6. What part of the tire tread will wear out if the tire is under-inflated?
7. Can tires that have a nail in them be repaired?
8. List two ways you can check tire tread.
9. What is hydroplaning, what causes it?
10. What does the number “16” on the following tire indicate?  P245/75R16
11. What does the number “245” indicate on the above tire?
12. What does the letter “P” on the side of a tire indicate?
13. What does the letter “T” on the side of a tire indicate?
14. What does it mean to rotate your tire?
15. Why is it important to rotate your tires?
16. Draw a picture indicating one way of rotating your tires as discussed in class.
17. Why is it important to tighten lug nuts to the appropriate torque?
18. What is a “valve stem”?
19. Draw a picture of a tire rim and 5 lug nuts.  Indicate the order in which you would tighten them by numbering the first lug nut you tighten as “1” and the second one you tighten as “2” and the third one you tighten as “3” and so on…

 

1. After you tighten the lug nuts what do you do?
2. Draw a picture of a speed wrench.
3. Where should you position your jack when changing your tire?
4. How fast can you drive when you have a spare tire on the vehicle?
5. What’s the difference between a temporary spare and a full size spare?
6. List the correct steps or procedures when changing a flat tire on the road?
7. What are some precautions that should be taken when changing a tire?

 
 
Oil
What does the hatch mark represent on the dipstick on nearly all vehicle models?
How much oil should I add if the dipstick is reading just below the hatch.
Where can you find information about the type of oil you should use in your vehicle?
When should you change your oil?
Is 5W-30 a multi-grade oil?
In your own words describe viscosity.
What are some functions of oil?
Cool, seal, clean, and lubricate
 
Brakes Study Guide
Disc brakes

1. Rotor
2. Rotor vents
3. Caliper
4. Piston
5. Brake pads
6. Wear indicator

Drum brakes

1. Drum
2. Brake shoes
3. Wheel cylinder

Anti-Lock Brakes

1. ABS
2. Traction
3. Steering
4. Advantages
5. Disadvantages

 
Emergency brakes

1. Why are e-brakes cable activated?

 

1. Why is the e-brake separate from the hydraulic braking system?

 
 
 
Power brakes

1. Force multiplication:  lever, vacuum (power assist), fluid multiplication…

 

1. Vacuum booster, what does it do?

 

1. What is a master cylinder?

 

1. Why are there two reservoirs in the master cylinder?

 

1. Explain why your rear brakes will still work if the front break line is punctured.

 

1. What happens if you get air into your break lines?

 

1. How do you get that air out of your break lines?

 

1. How do you bleed the brake lines?

 
Brake service

1. How are rotors and drums reconditioned?

 

1. What should you know about brake dust?

 

1. What are some signs that might indicate your brakes need servicing?

 

1. What causes the squeaking noise?

 
Brake fluid

1. DOT 3, DOT4, DOT5 brake fluid…  which one do you use?

 

1. Mixing DOT 3 with DOT 4 = corrosion…

 

1. What should you know about brake fluid and car paint and finishes?

 

1. Brake fluid does the following:

 

• Maintains even viscosity
• Doesn't freeze
• High boiling point
• Lubricates brake system components
• Doesn't corrode brake components
• Doesn't cause deterioration of rubber components
• Water absorption, absorbs water so that it will not freeze in the lines