How's Your Basic Car Knowledge?
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- 1.Why is it essential that you rotate your tyres every 10,000 kilometres or so?
- A.
To clean off any dirt, glass etc trapped on the tyre and therefore preventing damage
- B.
Wheel and tyres are heavy so it means the mechanic won't need to go to the gym that day
- C.
Tyres rotate unevenly and rotating them can make them last longer by wearing more evenly
- D.
To reset the suspension to avoid cracking
- 2.RPM stands for Revs Per ___________
- 3.What car part is this?
- A.
The battery
- B.
The starter motor
- C.
The alternator
- D.
The air freshener
- 4.How often do you need to change your engine oil?
- A.
When your engine makes the identifiable squeaking sound which indicates a service is needed
- B.
Every 100,000 kilometres
- C.
When the excess oil leaks from your motor
- D.
Every 10,000 kilometres
- 5.Spark plugs are optional in most cars. The more you add to your car, the faster it will drive.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.There are 4 types of filter that need regular replacing in most cars, what are they?
- A.
Oil, air, fuel and dash filter
- B.
Air, cabin, oil and fuel filter
- C.
Cabin, oil, air and window filter
- D.
Wiper, oil, fuel and air filter
- 7.A squeaking noise from your wheel when you apply the brakes generally means
- A.
That there is a mouse in your wheels and you must let it out
- B.
That your axle is broken and needs to be repaired
- C.
That the brake pads are low and need to be changed
- D.
That the wheel is loose and a mechanicshould be seen as soon as possible
- 8.You don't need a roadworthy certificate if transferring ownership of a car between immediate family members
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.If your car starts to get very hot you should
- A.
Stop driving it immediately and call your mechanic
- B.
Drive to a service station and top up your coolant
- C.
Drive it straight home and hose cold water onto the bonnet
- D.
Try to see if you really can cook an egg on the engine
- 10.Ray's famous long standing joke at work is to shake your hand and if his hands are dirty ask if you wanted a 'grease and oil change'
- A.
True
- B.
False
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