auto mechanics final study guide (PDF)

Pathfinders
Auto Mechanics
Minor guidance by Keith Helbley with major support
from awesome volunteers and parents!
Fall of 2017
Final quiz

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Primary Controls
1. ___

2. ___

3. ___

4. ___

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.

Foot Parking Brake
Hand parking brake
Shift selector – Automatic
Shifter – Manual
Gas Pedal – Automatic
Gas Pedal – Manual
Brake Pedal – Automatic
Brake Pedal – Manual
Clutch Pedal - Manual

5. ___ 6. ___

9. ___

7. ___
https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-troubleshoot-a-parkingbrake-that-won-t-release-by-marvin-sunderland
http://www.hellcat.org/threads/stainless-steel-parking-brake-cover-matches-oemmopar-pedals-in-stock.5823/

https://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Car

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8. ___

Start / Charging system
A – Ignition Switch: turn on electrical, engage starter
B – Regulator: control voltage level
C – Alternator: Generates electrical power
D – Starter: Starts engine
E – Battery: Stores electrical power

1
10. __

11. __
3

__
412.
Starter
5 13. __
2
14. __

https://k-linemobilemechanics.com/starter-motor/
https://www.rollaclub.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Charging_System.jpg

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A.
B.
C.
D.

AWD – All Wheel Drive
4WD – Four Wheel Drive
FWD – Front Wheel Drive
RWD – Rear Wheel Drive

15. ___

AWD, 4WD, FWD, RWD,

(A)ll

16. ___

(4)four

(F)ront

17. ____

(R)ear

18. ____

https://www.kijiji.ca/kijijicentral/autos-vehicles/cars/the-differences-between-drivetrains/

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(most)

A. Drum Brake
B. Disk Brake

(old)

Brakes: Disk and Drum
20. ___

19. ___

5
http://www.motorzest.com/2015/08/how-drum-disc-vacuum-air-brake-work.html
http://www.sdt.com.au/images/ABS%20Diagram%201.jpg

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.

Tools Needed
Location of Spare Tire and Tools.
Tightening Wheel Bolts
Jack Points
21. ____
Loosening Wheel Bolts
Replacing Tire
Raising Car
Lowering Car
Removing Tire

24. ___

27. ___

Changing a tire
22. ___

25. ___

28. ___

23. ___

26. ___

29. ___

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http://www.dailyinfographic.com/changing-a-car-tire-infographic

Oil Change
30

Number the best oil change
process starting with 1
Ending with 5

__ Add new oil at oil filler cap
__ Remove oil Drain plug
__ Remove oil filter and replace
__ Replace oil Drain plug
__ Drain old oil

31

http://www.tsienna.net/images/books/424/16/index.67.jpg

Oil marked as: 5 W 30

W means ________
_____ is the weight of the oil when COLD
______ is the weight of the oil when HOT

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Answers

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Primary Controls
1. _G__ 2. _E__

3. _C__

4. _I__

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.

Foot Parking Brake
Hand parking brake
Shift selector – Automatic
Shifter – Manual
Gas Pedal – Automatic
Gas Pedal – Manual
Brake Pedal – Automatic
Brake Pedal – Manual
Clutch Pedal - Manual

5. H__ 6. _F__

9. _B__

7. _D__
https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-troubleshoot-a-parkingbrake-that-won-t-release-by-marvin-sunderland
http://www.hellcat.org/threads/stainless-steel-parking-brake-cover-matches-oemmopar-pedals-in-stock.5823/

https://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Car

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8. _A__