Engine Repair (A1)

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In the figure, Technician A says the measurement indicates combustion chamber volume. Technician B says the
measurement indicates valve stem installed height. Who is correct?

IncorrectA only
Correct

B only
IncorrectBoth A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. This measurement cannot check combustion chamber cubic

centimeters (cc).
Answer B is correct. Only Technician B is correct. Valve spring installed height is
indicated.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician B is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician B is correct.
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The tool shown in the figure is installed on the engine oil cooler line. Technician A says this tool is used to
install the line in the cooler. Technician B says this tool is used to remove the o-ring from the line. Who is
correct?

IncorrectA only
IncorrectB

only

IncorrectBoth A and

B
Correct Neither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. No tool is necessary to install the line into the cooler. The line is
simply pushed in, and then gently pulled on to make sure the retaining clips are holding it
securely in place.
Answer B is incorrect. There is not an o-ring installed on this line.
Answer C is incorrect. Neither Technician is correct.
Answer D is correct. Neither Technician is correct. This tool is used to remove the engine
oil cooler line from the engine oil cooler.
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Technician A says that replacing a 180F (82C) thermostat with a 195F (91C) thermostat will cause the engine
to warm up faster. Technician B says that removing the thermostat from an engine may cause hot spots to
develop in the engine. Who is correct?

IncorrectA only
Correct

B only

IncorrectBoth A and

B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. Installing a higher rated thermostat will not cause the engine to warm
up faster. It will, however, cause it to operate at a higher temperature.
Answer B is correct. Only Technician B is correct. The thermostat not only regulates
engine temperature but also regulates coolant flow. Operating an engine without a
thermostat can cause incorrect pressure differentials within the cooling system and can result
in incorrect flow throughout the engine.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician B is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician B is correct.
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An engine has low power. Cranking compression readings (psi) are shown in the figure. Which additional test
will best help isolate the problem?

IncorrectIntake manifold

vacuum
restriction
Correct Cylinder leakage
IncorrectRunning compression
IncorrectExhaust

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. This engine most likely has a head gasket leaking between cylinders
6 and 8. An intake manifold test will not verify the suspicion.
Answer B is incorrect. An exhaust restriction test will not help confirm a leaking head
gasket between cylinders 6 and 8.
Answer C is correct. A cylinder leakage test will identify a leaking head gasket between
two cylinders.
Answer D is incorrect. A running compression test will not definitely confirm a leaking head
gasket between two cylinders.
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An engine has an oil leak. Technician A says fluorescent dye can be used to locate the source of the leak.
Technician B says smoke can be used to locate the source of the leak. Who is correct?

IncorrectA only
IncorrectB

only
Correct Both A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. Technician B is also correct.

Answer B is incorrect. Technician A is also correct.
Answer C is correct. Both Technicians are correct. Fluorescent dye is a good method to
locate engine oil leaks. A smoke generator can also be used to fill the crankcase with smoke
and see where the smokes exits.
Answer D is incorrect. Both Technicians are correct.
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Which statement is true concerning the removal of cylinder heads?

IncorrectThe
IncorrectThe

engine should be at operating temperature.

cylinder head bolts should be removed in the same sequence as they

were installed.
The engine should be at room temperature.
IncorrectThe cylinder head bolts should be removed from front to rear.
Correct

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. The engine should be at room temperature, not operating

temperature.
Answer B is incorrect. The cylinder head bolts should be removed in the opposite sequence
as they were installed.
Answer C is correct. The engine should be room temperature.
Answer D is incorrect. The cylinder head bolts should be removed in the opposite sequence
as they were installed.
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Technician A says a special puller and installer tool may be required to remove and install the vibration damper.
Technician B says if the inertia ring on the vibration damper is loose, the damper must be replaced. Who is
correct?

IncorrectA only
IncorrectB

only
Both A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Correct

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. Technician B is also correct.

Answer B is incorrect. Technician A is also correct.
Answer C is correct. Both Technicians are correct. A special puller and installer tool is
required to remove and install the vibration damper. Using a regular gear puller to remove
the vibration damper will damage the damper. A loose inertia ring on the damper requires
replacement of the damper.
Answer D is incorrect. Both Technicians are correct.
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The tool shown in the figure is used to:

Incorrectremove camshaft bearings

only.
Incorrectinstall camshaft bearings only.
Incorrectmeasure camshaft bearing alignment.
Correct both remove and install camshaft bearings.
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. The tool can also be used to install camshaft bearings.
Answer B is incorrect. The tool can also be used to remove camshaft bearings.
Answer C is incorrect. The tool is not used for taking measurements.
Answer D is correct. The tool is used to remove and install the camshaft bearings.
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Technician A says timing gear backlash may be measured with a dial indicator. Technician B says timing gear

backlash may be measured with a micrometer. Who is correct?

Correct

A only
IncorrectB only
IncorrectBoth A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is correct. Only Technician A is correct. A dial indicator is used to measure

backlash.
Answer B is incorrect. Camshaft gear backlash cannot be measured with a micrometer.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician A is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician A is correct.
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Which of these must be performed to measure valve clearance on mechanical valvetrains?

IncorrectBack

off each adjuster two turns.

Rotate the cam lobe to the base circle for the valve being adjusted.
IncorrectMove each cylinder to the beginning of the intake stroke.
IncorrectAdjust each valve to zero lash before taking measurements.
Correct

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. There is no reason to back off the adjuster unless the clearance is
insufficient.
Answer B is correct. To get correct measurements, the valve being adjusted must be
completely closed and the cam on the base circle (the bottom of the lobe).
Answer C is incorrect. The beginning of the intake stroke would have the valve beginning to
open.
Answer D is incorrect. The clearance would be zero if you adjusted the valve to zero.
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Which tools would be used to check cylinder head warpage?

IncorrectDial

indicator and feeler gauge

and dial indicator
IncorrectDial caliper and straightedge
Correct Straightedge and feeler gauge
IncorrectMicrometer

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. A dial indicator and feeler gauge would not be used to check cylinder
head warpage.
Answer B is incorrect. A micrometer and dial indicator would not be used to check cylinder
head warpage.
Answer C is incorrect. A dial caliper and straightedge would not be used to check cylinder
head warpage.
Answer D is correct. A straightedge and feeler gauge are the correct tools to use when
checking cylinder head warpage.
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With the engine idling, a vacuum gauge connected to the intake manifold fluctuates as shown in the figure.
These vacuum gauge fluctuations may be caused by:

Incorrectlate ignition

timing.
Incorrectintake manifold vacuum leak at the throttle body.
Incorrecta restricted exhaust system.
Correct sticky valve stems and guides.
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. Late ignition timing would result in a low, steady reading.
Answer B is incorrect. An intake manifold leak at the throttle body would cause a very low,
steady reading.
Answer C is incorrect. A restricted exhaust system would cause vacuum to slowly decrease
after the engine was accelerated and held steady.
Answer D is correct. If the valve sticks in its guide, it may not completely close, resulting
in a compression loss and pulsing vacuum gauge.
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In the figure, the item identified in green is a/an:

Incorrectoil

filter.
filter.
Correct engine oil cooler.
Incorrecttransmission oil cooler.
Incorrectfuel

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. This is an oil cooler. However, the oil filter does screw onto the
bottom of it.
Answer B is incorrect. This is not a fuel filter.
Answer C is correct. This an engine oil cooler
Answer D is incorrect. This is an engine oil cooler, not a transmission oil cooler.
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On an overhead cam (OHC) cylinder head with removable bearing caps, which of the following is used to
measure bearing alignment?

Correct

A straightedge

IncorrectPlastigage
IncorrectA dial indicator
IncorrectA telescoping

gauge

Question Rationale

Answer A is correct. A straightedge and feeler gauge can be used to check alignment.
Answer B is incorrect. Plastigage cannot effectively measure bearing alignment.
Answer C is incorrect. A dial indicator could not measure bearing alignment.
Answer D is incorrect. A telescoping gauge is not used to measure bearing alignment.
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What is being measured in the illustration in the figure?

IncorrectValve spring

installed height
tension
IncorrectValve spring free length
Correct Valve spring squareness
IncorrectValve spring

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. Valve spring installed height is measured with the spring assembled

in the head.
Answer B is incorrect. Valve spring tension is measured with a spring tension gauge.
Answer C is incorrect. This illustration could be used to illustrate valve spring free length;
however, since the 5/64-inch dimension is called out, the illustration is showing how to
measure valve spring squareness.
Answer D is correct. Valve spring squareness is being checked, and the specification is
5/64 inch.
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Technician A says water pump noise may be caused by faulty shaft bearings. Technician B says water pump
noise may be caused by the water pump impeller contacting the cover. Who is correct?

IncorrectA only
IncorrectB

only
Correct Both A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. Technician B is also correct.

Answer B is incorrect. Technician A is also correct.
Answer C is correct. Both Technicians are correct. When water pump bearings fail, it is
usually due to coolant entering the bearing. When the sealed, self-lubricating bearings begin
to pit from overheating, they will make a growling noise. In some cases, the water pump
impeller has come off the pump shaft or the bearing has failed, allowing the impeller wheel
to drag against the pump housing or timing cover, resulting in a loud grinding noise.
Answer D is incorrect. Both Technicians are correct.
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All of the following are reasons to replace a hydraulic valve lifter EXCEPT:

Incorrectexcessive

bleed-down.
Correct convex bottom.
Incorrectpitted bottom.
Incorrectflat bottom.

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. A normal function of a hydraulic lifter is to pretension the valvetrain

with oil pressure. Some of the oil pressure is lost when the engine is shut off, particularly on
the cylinders with valves open. This is called bleed-down or leak-down. Excessive bleeddown will cause valvetrain noise.
Answer B is correct. Lifters are somewhat convex on the bottom if they are good.
Answer C is incorrect. Valve lifters should be replaced if the bottom is pitted.
Answer D is incorrect. Valve lifters should be replaced if the bottom is flat.
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Technician A says that camshaft lobe lift can be checked with the camshaft still mounted in the engine.
Technician B says that camshaft runout can be checked with the camshaft still mounted in the engine. Who is
correct?

Correct

A only
IncorrectB only
IncorrectBoth A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is correct. Only Technician A is correct. Lobe lift can be measure with a dial
indicator while the camshaft is still in the engine.

Answer B is incorrect. Camshaft runout cannot be measured with the camshaft still mounted
in the engine. V blocks must be used.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician A is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician A is correct.
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In the figure, the technician is most likely checking:

Incorrectvalve guide

depth.
Incorrectvalve seat angle.
Incorrectcylinder head flatness.
Correct valve seat runout.
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. Valve guide depth is measured with a depth micrometer. The tool
shown does not measure valve guide depth.
Answer B is incorrect. The tool shown does not measure valve seat angle.
Answer C is incorrect. A straightedge and feeler gauge are used to measure cylinder head
flatness.
Answer D is correct. Valve seat runout (concentricity) is being measured.
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A technician is servicing an overhead camshaft (OHC) cylinder head that is designed without bearings. If
camshaft journal-to-bore clearance exceeds specification, the most normal repair is:

Incorrectreplace

bearings with oversized bearings.

Incorrectreplace the camshaft.
Incorrectinsert bushings.
Correct replace the cylinder head.

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. The cylinder head is usually replaced.

Answer B is incorrect. When the clearance is excessive, the cylinder head is usually
replaced.
Answer C is incorrect. Inserting bushings is not recommended. The cylinder head is usually
replaced.
Answer D is correct. The cylinder is usually replaced.

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Which of the following would be considered an acceptable cylinder wall taper measurement?

Correct

0.0005 inch
Incorrect0.005 inch
Incorrect0.050 inch
Incorrect0.500 inch

Question Rationale

Answer A is correct. Generally speaking, 0.0005 inch would be considered an acceptable

amount of cylinder taper for an engine to be rebuilt.
Answer B is incorrect. 0.005 inch would be too much taper.
Answer C is incorrect. 0.050 inch would be too much taper.
Answer D is incorrect. 0.500 inch would be too much taper.
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The figure shows an example of the rocker arm assembly on an engine equipped with hydraulic lifters. When
adjusting valve lash on this engine while it is running, the step LEAST LIKELY to be performed by a technician
is:

Incorrectturning

the adjusting nut clockwise one-fourth turn at a time.

Correct turning the adjusting nut clockwise two turns at a time.
Incorrectturning the adjusting nut counterclockwise until a clicking noise occurs.
Incorrectinstalling oil shrouds on the rocker arm.
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. The adjusting nut is turned one-fourth of a turn at a time.

Answer B is correct. The technician is unlikely to rotate the adjusting nut CW two turns at
a time, since this could cause the valve and piston to collide, damaging valvetrain
components.
Answer C is incorrect. The nut is turned CCW until a clicking noise is heard.
Answer D is incorrect. Oil shrouds should be installed to keep the engine cleaner.
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An excessive sulfur smell in the exhaust of a vehicle with a catalytic converter can be an indication of:

Incorrecta

lean fuel mixture.

Incorrectcoolant leaking into a combustion chamber.
Correct a rich fuel mixture.

Incorrecta

vacuum leak.

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. A lean fuel mixture would not cause a sulfur smell.
Answer B is incorrect. Coolant leaking into the combustion chamber would cause a gray
exhaust color.
Answer C is correct. A sulfur smell is commonly due to raw fuel in the convertor.
Answer D is incorrect. A vacuum leak would cause a rough idle that would decrease as
engine speed increases.
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An engine has a severe oil leak. The technician finds the oil filter has cracked. Which of the following could be
the cause?

IncorrectOil

pressure relief valve stuck open

Oil pressure relief valve stuck closed
IncorrectPressure differential valve stuck open
IncorrectPressure differential valve stuck closed
Correct

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. A stuck-open pressure relief valve will cause lower than normal
maximum oil pressure.
Answer B is correct. A stuck-closed pressure relief valve will cause higher than normal
maximum oil pressure and can cause the oil filter to rupture.
Answer C is incorrect. A stuck-open pressure differential valve will allow oil to bypass the
engine oil filter, resulting in dirty oil reaching the bearings.
Answer D is incorrect. A stuck-closed pressure differential valve will cause low oil flow to
the bearings during times of thick engine oil, such as when the engine is cold. This would
not cause the oil filter to rupture, however, because maximum oil pressure would still be
controlled by the oil pressure relief valve.
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When checking the installed spring seat pressure, a spring fails to meet the minimum specification. The
installation of a spring shim, adequate to return seat pressure to spec, results in coil bind at maximum valve lift.
Which of these is the best solution?

IncorrectReplace

the valve seat to correct the installed height.

Correct Replace the spring to correct seat pressure.

IncorrectReplace

the valve to correct seat pressure.

spring shim that will not cause coil bind.

IncorrectUse the next thinnest

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. If the installed height is incorrect, a valve seat may indeed repair the
condition, but the question relates to spring seat pressure.
Answer B is correct. Spring shims should not be used to correct minor seat pressure issues.
In most cases, the safer and longer-lived approach is to simply replace the spring.
Answer C is incorrect. This is effectively the same answer as A. You should be checking the
installed height of the valve stem and the spring during head assembly.
Answer D is incorrect. Shims should be used to correct installed height not spring pressure.
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The LEAST LIKELY cause of an oil saturated PCV filter is:

Incorrectworn

piston rings.
Incorrectan obstructed PCV vacuum hose.
Correct a stuck-open PCV valve.
Incorrecta clogged PCV valve.

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. Worn piston rings are likely to cause this condition.
Answer B is incorrect. An obstructed PCV vacuum hose is likely to cause this condition.
Answer C is correct. A stuck-open PCV valve will usually cause an engine stumble and
rough idle due to a vacuum leak.
Answer D is incorrect. A clogged PCV valve is likely to cause this condition.
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The figure shows the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system. All of the following are symptoms of a stuckopen PCV valve EXCEPT:

Correct

blowby gases in the air filter.

Incorrectthe engine stalling.
Incorrectrough idle operation.
Incorrecta lean air/fuel ratio.
Question Rationale

Answer A is correct. Blowby gases in the air filter are caused by a stuck-closed PCV valve.

Answer B is incorrect. Engine stalling may be caused by a PCV valve stuck in the open
position.
Answer C is incorrect. Rough idle may occur if a PCV valve is stuck in the open position.
Answer D is incorrect. A lean air/fuel mixture will result from a PCV valve stuck in the
open position.
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During a cylinder leakage test, air is heard escaping from the intake manifold. Which of the following is the most
likely cause?

IncorrectIntake manifold

gasket

Correct

Intake valve
IncorrectExhaust valve
IncorrectCompression rings
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. If air is leaking from the intake manifold, it must be leaking past the
intake valve.
Answer B is correct. If air is leaking from the intake manifold, it must be leaking past the
intake valve.
Answer C is incorrect. If air is leaking past the exhaust valve, it will be heard in the exhaust
pipe.
Answer D is incorrect. If air is leaking past the compression rings, it will be exiting from the
oil filler cap.
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An electric drive cooling fan circuit is shown. Technician A says if the coolant temperature sensor switch is
stuck closed, the cooling fan will stop when the ignition is turned off. Technician B says when the air
conditioner (A/C) is turned on, the fan relay winding will be grounded through the condenser switch to activate
the cooling fan. Who is correct?

IncorrectA only
Correct

B only

IncorrectBoth A and

B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. If the switch is stuck closed, the fan motor will continue to run

because the relay receives voltage directly from the battery.

Answer B is correct. Only Technician B is correct. The condenser switch turns on the fan
when the air conditioning requires fan operation.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician B is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician B is correct.
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Technician A says improper balance shaft timing causes engine vibrations. Technician B says the balance
shafts are timed in relation to the camshaft/crankshaft. Who is correct?

IncorrectA only
IncorrectB

only
Correct Both A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. Technician B is also correct.

Answer B is incorrect. Technician A is also correct.
Answer C is correct. Both Technicians are correct. An out-of-time balance shaft will cause
vibration, and the balance shaft is timed to the camshaft/crankshaft.
Answer D is incorrect. Both Technicians are correct.
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Observe the reading on the filter minder service indicator shown in the figure. Which of the following is true?

IncorrectThe

fuel filter needs to be replaced.

air filter needs to be replaced.
IncorrectThe fuel filter is not restricted enough to need replacement.
Correct The air filter is not restricted enough to need replacement.
IncorrectThe

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. This is an air filter restriction gauge, not a fuel filter restriction
gauge.
Answer B is incorrect. The air filter does not need to be replaced until approximately 20 to
25 inches of restriction is indicated.
Answer C is incorrect. This is an air filter restriction gauge, not a fuel filter restriction
gauge.

Answer D is correct. The air filter currently shows less than 15 inches of restriction. It does
not yet need to be replaced.
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Technician A says the PCV valve pictured in the figure is equipped with a flow sensor. Technician B says this
PCV valve is open and closed by the ECM. Who is correct?

IncorrectA only
IncorrectB

only
IncorrectBoth A and B
Correct Neither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. This is a heated PCV valve. The electrical connection is for a PCV
valve heater, not a flow sensor.
Answer B is incorrect. This is a heated PCV valve. The electrical connection is for a PCV
valve heater, not a valve to be opened and closed.
Answer C is incorrect. Neither Technician is correct.
Answer D is correct. Neither Technician is correct.
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Technician A says worn valve stem seals may cause rapid valve stem and guide wear. Technician B says worn
valve stem seals may cause excessive oil consumption. Who is correct?

IncorrectA only
Correct

B only
IncorrectBoth A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. Worn valve stem seals generally do not cause stem or guide wear.
Answer B is correct. Only Technician B is correct. Worn valve seals will allow excess oil to
be drawn into the combustion chamber.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician B is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician B is correct.
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All of the following are causes of low engine oil pressure EXCEPT:

Incorrectworn

camshaft bearings.

Incorrectworn

crankshaft bearings.
oil pressure regulator spring tension.
Correct restricted pushrod oil passages.
Incorrectweak
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. Worn camshaft bearings may be a cause for low oil pressure.
Answer B is incorrect. Worn crankshaft bearings may be a cause for low oil pressure.
Answer C is incorrect. Weak oil pressure regulator spring tension may be a cause for low oil
pressure.
Answer D is correct. Restricted pushrod oil passages will not cause low oil pressure.
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A customers car seems louder than normal and backfires on deceleration. Technician A says a leak in the
exhaust system may be the cause. Technician B says a small leak in the cooling system may be the cause. Who
is correct?

Correct

A only
IncorrectB only
IncorrectBoth A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is correct. Only Technician A is correct. A leak in the exhaust system can be the
cause of the noise as well as the backfire.
Answer B is incorrect. It is very unlikely that a small coolant leak would cause either of
these conditions.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician A is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician A is correct.
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Which of these is the first thing to do when replacing a timing belt?

IncorrectRemove the

valve cover(s).
IncorrectRemove belt tensioner.
Correct Align all timing marks.
IncorrectRemove water pump.

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. The timing marks should be aligned first.

Answer B is incorrect. The timing marks should be aligned first.
Answer C is correct. If the engine is an interference engine, this is absolutely critical. Even
if the engine is not an interference engine, a lot of time can be saved by making sure that all
the marks are aligned prior to disassembly.
Answer D is incorrect. It may not be necessary to remove the water pump.
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When installing a new spin-on type oil filter, which of the following would be the correct tightening procedure?

Correct

Tighten the filter three-quarters of a turn by hand after the gasket contacts
the base.
IncorrectTighten the filter two and three-quarters of a turn by hand after the gasket
contacts the base.
IncorrectTighten the filter to 25 foot-pounds.
IncorrectTighten the filter to 50 foot-pounds.

Question Rationale

Answer A is correct. It is a typical specification to tighten the spin-on oil filter threequarters of a turn after the gasket contacts the base.

Answer B is incorrect. This procedure would overtighten the oil filter.

Answer C is incorrect. This procedure would overtighten the oil filter.
Answer D is incorrect. This procedure would overtighten the oil filter.
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An engine has had a major bearing failure. In addition to repairing the failed components, what other item
should be replaced?

Correct

Engine oil cooler

IncorrectRadiator
IncorrectTransmission
IncorrectTransmission

oil filter
oil cooler

Question Rationale

Answer A is correct. When an engine has had a major bearing failure, the oil cooler will
have bearing particles trapped inside it. There is no way to effectively clean these particles
out. The industry standard is to replace the cooler.
Answer B is incorrect. A bearing failure would not cause a problem with the radiator.
Answer C is incorrect. An engine bearing failure would not restrict the transmission oil
filter.
Answer D is incorrect. An engine bearing failure would not contaminate the transmission
fluid.
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Technician A says the oil cooler shown in the figure should be changed every time the oil filter is changed.
Technician B says this oil cooler is a transmission oil cooler. Who is correct?

IncorrectA only
IncorrectB

only

IncorrectBoth A and

B
Correct Neither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. There is no need to change this oil cooler at each oil change interval.
Unless it leaks or becomes restricted, it does not need to be changed.
Answer B is incorrect. The oil cooler shown is an engine oil cooler.
Answer C is incorrect. Neither Technician is correct.

Answer D is correct. Neither Technician is correct.

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A turbocharged engine with an oil consumption concern also has oil in the air intake piping. Which of the
following is the LEAST LIKELY cause for the concern?

IncorrectRestricted

turbocharger oil drain

air cleaner
IncorrectWorn turbocharger seals
Correct Worn oil control piston rings
IncorrectRestricted

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. A restricted turbocharger oil drain can cause the oil to back-up in the
center section of the turbocharger and allow the oil to leak past the turbocharger shaft seals.
Answer B is incorrect. A restricted air cleaner can cause higher than normal vacuum on the
suction side of the turbocharger, which can cause oil to leak past the seals.
Answer C is incorrect. Worn turbochargers seals can cause oil to leak.
Answer D is correct. While worn oil control piston rings can cause oil consumption, they
would not cause oil to be in the air intake piping.
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Technician A says a defective water pump bearing may cause a growling noise when the engine is idling.
Technician B says the water pump bearing may be ruined by coolant leaking past the pump seal. Who is
correct?

IncorrectA only
IncorrectB

only
Correct Both A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. Technician B is also correct.

Answer B is incorrect. Technician A is also correct.
Answer C is correct. Both Technicians are correct. A defective water pump bearing may
cause a growling noise when the engine is idling, and the water pump bearing may be ruined
by coolant leaking past the pump seal.
Answer D is incorrect. Both Technicians are correct.
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The item pictured in the figure is a:

Incorrectstarter

tap.
bottom tap.
Incorrectplug tap.
Incorrecttapered tap.
Correct

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. A starter tap will be tapered on the end.

Answer B is correct. This is a bottom tap, designed to install threads all the way to the
bottom of a hole.
Answer C is incorrect. A plug tap will have a machined collar area above the cutting edge to
identify it.
Answer D is incorrect. A tapered tap will be tapered on the end to ease starting in an
unthreaded hole.
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The sensor being installed in the figure is:

Incorrectcamshaft position.
Correct

crankshaft position.
pressure.
Incorrectoil temperature.
Incorrectoil
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. A camshaft position sensor would be mounted higher in the engine,
closer to the camshaft.
Answer B is correct. This is a crankshaft position sensor.
Answer C is incorrect. An oil pressure sensor will normally screw into the block, not be held
in by a flange.
Answer D is incorrect. An oil temperature sensor will normally screw into the block, and
have a smaller probe on its end.
4
4
)

A technician is preparing to install new oil gallery plugs in a cylinder block with pipe plugs. Which of these
operations is LEAST LIKELY to be performed?

Correct

Run a bottoming tap into the threaded gallery holes.

IncorrectApply oil

resistant sealer to the new plugs.

tape to the threaded plugs.
IncorrectRun a rifle brush through the galleries.
IncorrectApply Teflon
Question Rationale

Answer A is correct. The technician would not run a bottoming tap through the oil gallery
bores because they have tapered pipe threads.
Answer B is incorrect. This should be done.
Answer C is incorrect. This should be done.
Answer D is incorrect. This should be done.
4
5
)

Dye has been installed into the coolant to help find a leak, which of the following would also be used?

IncorrectBlack

light and sunglasses

light and sunglasses
Correct Black light and yellow glasses
IncorrectYellow light and yellow glasses
IncorrectYellow

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. Sunglasses are not used during a coolant dye leak test.
Answer B is incorrect. Neither a yellow light nor sunglasses are used. However, the
fluorescent dye will show up as yellow when using the correct equipment.
Answer C is correct. A black light and yellow glasses are both used in looking for the
source of a coolant leak when coolant dye has been installed.
Answer D is incorrect. A yellow light is not used to find the source of a coolant leak.
4
6
)

Technician A says the tool shown in the figure is used to check serpentine belt tension. Technician B says this
tool is used to check V-belt tension. Who is correct?

IncorrectA only
IncorrectB

only

IncorrectBoth A and

B
Correct Neither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. This is not a belt tension gauge.

Answer B is incorrect. This is not a belt tension gauge.
Answer C is incorrect. Neither Technician is correct.
Answer D is correct. Neither Technician is correct. The tool shown is a laser belt alignment
tool. It is used to ensure that the pulleys of a belt drive system are properly aligned. The tool
is used to help find the source of accessory drive belt noise.
4
7
)

Refer to the chart in the figure. Which torque specification is correct?

IncorrectCharge

air cooler (CAC) coolant tube assembly bolts 25 ft.-lb

IncorrectCamshaft position sensor bolt 89 N*m
Correct Camshaft position sensor bolt 10 N*m
IncorrectCharge air cooler (CAC) coolant tube assembly bolts 89 ft.-lb
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. CAC coolant tube assembly bolts specification is 10 Newton-meters

or 89 inch-pounds.
Answer B is incorrect. Camshaft position sensor bolt torque specification is 10 Newtonmeters or 89 inch-pounds.
Answer C is correct. Camshaft position sensor bolt torque specification is 10 Newtonmeters or 89 inch-pounds.
Answer D is incorrect. CAC coolant tube assembly bolts specification is 10 Newton-meters
or 89 inch-pounds.
4
8
)

In the figure shown, Technician A says noise may be present if the measurement is too large. Technician B says
that main bearing damage will occur if the measurement is too small. Who is correct?

IncorrectA only
IncorrectB

only
Correct Both A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. Technician B is also correct.

Answer B is incorrect. Technician A is also correct.
Answer C is correct. Both Technicians are correct. Excessive crank end play can cause a
clunk noise when accelerating from a stop. Inadequate end play can cause damage to the
thrust surfaces of the thrust bearings.
Answer D is incorrect. Both Technicians are correct.
4
9
)

The figure shows the cylinder and ring ridge. If the amount of cylinder wear does not require cylinder reboring,
Technician A says the ring ridge at the top of each cylinder can be removed with 400-grit sandpaper. Technician
B says the ring ridge at the top of the each cylinder can be removed with a 200-grit bead hone. Who is correct?

IncorrectA only
IncorrectB

only

IncorrectBoth A and

B
Correct Neither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. A ridge reamer should be used to remove the ridge.

Answer B is incorrect. Sandpaper should not be used to remove the ring ridge. However,
sandpaper will often be used to remove the carbon buildup.
Answer C is incorrect. Neither Technician is correct.
Answer D is correct. Neither Technician is correct. A ridge reamer is the correct removal
tool.
5
0
)

A technician is searching for the source of a coolant leak. When should the coolant dye be added?

Correct

With the engine cold

the engine at operating temperature
IncorrectOnly after the coolant is replaced
IncorrectOnly after the coolant recovery bottle has been purged
IncorrectWith

Question Rationale

Answer A is correct. The radiator cap should only be removed on a cold engine. Therefore,
the coolant dye should only be added to a cold engine.
Answer B is incorrect. The radiator cap should never be removed on an engine at operating
temperature, as there is a substantial risk of personal injury.
Answer C is incorrect. The coolant does not need to be replaced prior to installing the dye.
However, the coolant may need to be replaced after the leak is located and the repair is
made.
Answer D is incorrect. There is no reason to purge the coolant recovery bottle prior to
installing the coolant dye. The coolant dye needs to be added to the radiator, not the
recovery bottle. If it were added to the recovery bottle, it would take many warmup cycles to
allow the dye to mix with the coolant in the cooling system.
5

Technician A says that balance shafts should be checked for runout following the same procedure used for

1
)

measuring camshaft runout. Technician B says that balance shaft bearing journals should be measured for wear
following the same procedure used for measuring crankshaft journal wear. Who is correct?

IncorrectA only
IncorrectB

only
Both A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Correct

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. Technician B is also correct.

Answer B is incorrect. Technician A is also correct.
Answer C is correct. Both Technicians are correct. Balance shafts should be checked for
runout similar to a camshaft. Camshaft bearing journals should be checked for wear
following the same procedure used to check crankshaft journals.
Answer D is incorrect. Both Technicians are correct.
5
2
)

The gauge in the figure is being used to check cylinder diameter near the bottom of the cylinder. If the
technician wants to determine cylinder taper, where must the additional measurement be taken?

IncorrectAt the

top of the cylinder, just above the ring ridge

At the top of the cylinder, just below the ring ridge
IncorrectNear the top of the cylinder, at the top of the oil ring contact area
IncorrectNear the bottom of the cylinder, at 90 degrees to the first measurement
Correct

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. The second measurement should be taken just below the ring ridge to
determine the taper of the cylinder.
Answer B is correct. The second measurement should be taken just below the ring ridge to
determine the taper of the cylinder. Taper wear occurs to some degree as a normal wear
pattern but can be more pronounced in an engine that has been run too cool. This can be due
to a thermostat that was stuck in an open position. Taper wear occurs because the top of the
cylinder is where the hottest part of the combustion process happens. The bottom of the
cylinder is cooler, which creates different clearances in the block, wearing the top more than
the bottom.

Answer C is incorrect. This is not at the highest wear point.

Answer D is incorrect. This measurement would give the out-of-round for the cylinder at the
bottom.
5
3
)

Technician A says worn valve lock grooves may cause the valve locks to disengage from the valve stem with the
engine running, resulting in severe engine damage. Technician B says worn valve lock grooves may cause a
clicking noise with the engine idling. Who is correct?

Correct

A only
IncorrectB only
IncorrectBoth A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is correct. Only Technician A is correct. Worn lock grooves can allow the
keepers to fit too loosely and come out during engine operation.
Answer B is incorrect. Worn valve lock grooves will not cause a clicking noise at idle.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician A is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician A is correct.
5
4
)

An engine is idling at 750 rpm. The pointer on the vacuum gauge in the figure is floating between 11 and 16 in.
Hg. The most likely cause would be:

Incorrectretarded

timing.
Incorrectadvanced timing.
Incorrecta stuck EGR valve.
Correct too lean an idle mixture.
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. Retarded timing would not result in gauge fluctuation. It would result
in a low steady gauge.
Answer B is incorrect. Advanced timing would not result in gauge fluctuation. It would
result in a higher than normal reading.
Answer C is incorrect. A stuck EGR valve would not result in gauge fluctuation. It would
result in a pulsing needle or a low reading, depending on the location of the EGR valve.
Answer D is correct. A lean air/fuel mixture could be the result of a failed injector and

could result in a pulsing needle.

5
5
)

In the figure, how is valve lash adjusted?

IncorrectBy adding

shims to point W
shims to point X
IncorrectNo adjustment is required
Correct By turning nut Z
IncorrectBy adding

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. Shims are not added to adjust lash.

Answer B is incorrect. Shims are not added to adjust lash.
Answer C is incorrect. Valve adjustment is required.
Answer D is correct. Turning nut Z changes the location of the pivot point and is how this
valve is adjusted.
5
6
)

In the diagram shown, what is being measured?

IncorrectValve guide height

IncorrectValve seat

depth
Correct Cylinder head warpage
IncorrectInstalled height
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. Valve guide height is measured on the other side of the head.
Answer B is incorrect. Valve seat depth is not usually measured.
Answer C is correct. The head is being checked with a straightedge and a feeler gauge. If
the clearance found between the head and the straightedge is over the manufacturer's specs,
the head must be machined or replaced.
Answer D is incorrect. Installed height is measured on the other side of the head.
5
7
)

Technician A says that a soft or gummy heater hose may be caused by a missing exhaust manifold heat shield.
Technician B says that a brittle or hard lower radiator hose may be caused by engine oil leaking onto the hose.
Who is correct?

IncorrectA only
IncorrectB

only

IncorrectBoth A and

B
Correct Neither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. Excessive heat will cause a heater hose to become hard and brittle.
Answer B is incorrect. Engine oil will cause a radiator hose to become soft and gummy.
Answer C is incorrect. Neither Technician is correct.
Answer D is correct.Neither Technician is correct.
5
8
)

The customer is concerned about a loud popping noise, most noticeable during acceleration. Which of these is
the most likely cause?

IncorrectIntake manifold

leak
system leak
IncorrectMissing air filter
Correct Exhaust manifold leak
IncorrectCooling

Question Rationale

Answer A is incorrect. An intake manifold leak, if it can be heard, would be more of an air
rushing or whistling noise.
Answer B is incorrect. A cooling system leak usually does not make a sound.
Answer C is incorrect. A missing air filter would not cause a popping noise on acceleration.
Answer D is correct. An exhaust manifold leak has a definite popping sound that can be
much more noticeable on acceleration.
5
9
)

When discussing camshaft bearing clearance, Technician A says excessive camshaft bearing clearance may
result in lower than specified oil pressure. Technician B says excessive camshaft bearing clearance may cause
a clicking noise when the engine is idling. Who is correct?

Correct

A only
IncorrectB only
IncorrectBoth A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is correct. Only Technician A is correct. Low oil pressure is usually caused by

worn bearings.
Answer B is incorrect. Excessive camshaft bearing clearance will not cause a clicking noise
at idle.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician A is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician A is correct.
6
0
)

A cooling system is being checked with a pressure tester. The gauge rapidly rises when the engine is started.
Technician A says this could be caused by a crack in the combustion chamber. Technician B says this could be
caused by clogged tubes in the radiator. Who is correct?

Correct

A only
IncorrectB only
IncorrectBoth A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale

Answer A is correct. Only Technician A is correct. Compression gases in the cooling

system will cause an immediate pressure rise.
Answer B is incorrect. A clogged radiator would not cause this.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician A is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician A is correct.