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Light Vehicle Routine Maintenance 

What would excessive front wheel negative toe (toe-out) cause? 

1. Excessive wheel vibration. 
2. Wear the near side tyre only. 
3. Wear on the near side tyre only. 
4. Wear on the tyre inner edges.                                                           Correct 
5. Wear on the tyre outer edges. 

Where would a technician find the minimum standard required for a vehicle to pass the MOT(DVSA) test? 

1. Tester manual                                                                                       Correct 
2. Workshop manual 
3. Vehicle service book 
4. Job card 

Which one of the following would be a routine maintenance task carried out on diesel (CI) engine fuel system 

1. Remove, clean and check the injector 
2. Replace the fuel filter and bleed system of air                               Correct 
3. Carry out a full diagnostic smoke test 
4. Replace the leak off pipes and bleed system of air 

Which of the following is a water separator always fitted? 

1. A petrol (SI) engine fuel system 
2. A CI engine (CI) engine fuel system                                                Correct 
3. A petrol (SI) engine lubrication system 
4. A CI engine (CI) engine lubrication system 

During a service, what components would visual checks be made? 

1. The hazard warning alignment
2. The reflectors and lenses                                                              Correct
3. The front number plate light
4. The front facing red light

Which one of the following is a procedure when replacing the air filter? 

1. Measuring the air flow
2. Re-pleating the paper cartridge
3. Cleaning out the filter housing                                                   Correct
4. Cleaning the old filter

When would a camshaft drive belt on a diesel (CI) engine need replacing? 

1. At every service point
2. Only when the engine is overhauled
3. At manufactured recommended intervals                                                Correct
4. When the customers think it’s about time

what would be a simple service check on the vehicle starting system? 

1. Remove and clean the starter motor
2. Remove the starter motor and adjust brush length
3. Crank the engine, check speed and undue noise
4. Crank the engine with the fuel supply disconnected                                Correct

Where would a copper washer normally be found? 

1. Sump retaining boltsb. Engine block gasket
2. Engine block gasket
3. Sump drain bolt                                                                                                Correct
4. Oil filter seal

What should be used to top up non sealed lead acid battery? 

1. Tap water
2. Distilled water                                                                                                   Correct
3. Boiled water
4. Mineral water

Which one of the following is not a normal transmission service item? 

1. Topping up the gearbox oil level
2. Adjusting the clutch free play
3. Adjusting the ECU control                                                                               Correct
4. Topping up the clutch fluid reservoir

Which one of the following is usually included in a service inspection of the alternator drive system? 

1. Serpentine belt                                                                                                    Correct
2. Camshaft drive belt
3. Drive gear
4. Drive chain and sprocket

What would be checked as part of a regular service inspection of the clutch system? 

1. Pressure plate spring tension
2. Clutch lining thickness
3. Diaphragm spring height
4. Master cylinder reservoir level                                                                            Correct

What should a technician do if a vehicle’s indicators are flashing at 125 times per minute? 

1. Replace the warning lamp bulb
2. Report it as this is above the legal limit                                                          Correct
3. Clean and check the earth lead
4. Check at lenses to ensure none are broken

Which one of the following is an adjustment that can be made to vehicles head lights? 

1. Main beam alignment only
2. Dip beam alignment only                                                                                     Correct
3. Main beam intensity
4. Dip and main beam alignment

a diesel engine should have its engine oil topped up with which type of oil? 

1. High detergent specification
2. Extreme pressure specification
3. Low detergent specification                                                                               Correct
4. Very little viscocity specification

What should a technician do before a headlight alignment check is undertaken? 

1. Check the vehicle ride hight is correct                                                            Correct
2. Re focus the bulb elements at zero degrees
3. Check the vehicles instrument panel
4. Zero the trammels on the gauge

if a tyre is above the legal limit but has a cut of more than 25mm on the side wall, what action should be taken? 

1. Tyre should be stitched by vulcanizing
2. Tyre replace and disposed off                                                                        Correct
3. Tyre glued and patched
4. Tyre to be used on rear axles only

before removing the cap shown in the image, what must a technician do? 

1. Allow the engine cooling system to cool down                                           Correct
2. Remove the ignition keys
3. Use a suitable container to catch the excessive coolant
4. Ensure the correct cap is fitted

Which one of the following is checked by heating a small amount of brake fluid? 

1. Moisture content
2. Fluid specification                                                                                           Correct
3. Air in the system
4. Age of the fluid

What is a hygrometer used to check? 

1. Strength of anti-freeze
2. Percentage of moisture in brake fluid                                                            Correct
3. Amount of charge in vehicles battery
4. Condition of the air conditioning unit.

when first starting an engine with new oil and oil filter, the technician would make sure the engine oil 

1. Pump is prime and vented
2. Warning light extinguish                                                                                          Correct
3. Reaches the camshaft drivebelt
4. Is allowed to change colour before revving

canister type oil filter should normally be fitted 

1. And tightened with a strap or chain
2. And tightened with a torque setting
3. As tight as possible
4. And tightened by hand                                                                                              Correct

Which of the following is the correct procedure when cosmetic damage is identified on a customer vehicle? 

1. Advice the service receptionist who will inform the customers                                   Correct
2. Carry out repair to the damage
3. Take no action, it is not part of the service
4. Inform a colleague so they can report it

What will using higher viscosity specification oil in a diesel (CI) engine result in? 

1. Poor starting in cold weather                                                                                               Correct
2. Higher idle speeds
3. Increased performance
4. improved fuel consumption