Chapter 13 Questions

Mechanics and maintenance · 98 questions

#51

To drive safely, the minimum tread depth of the tyre grooves shall be...

#52

What maintenance must we perform on a disc brake?

#53

If the brakes get wet...

#54

When the first signs of brake pad wear appear, what should we do?

#55

The engine is lubricated when the oil is hot and circulates at a certain pressure. How will we know that this lubrication is correct?

#56

If we drive with a dirty air filter...

#57

If the shock absorbers of your car are in poor condition, what can happen?

#58

Does driving with a dirty air filter affect the pollution produced by the vehicle?

#59

Does a vehicle with power steering require any special maintenance?

#60

If when applying the brakes squeaks or metallic noises appear, it will be because...

#61

If the shock absorbers of our vehicle are in poor condition, they will affect, among others...

#62

If your vehicle's tires are worn in the central part, this will be due to...

#63

If the use of chains is mandatory, on which wheels must they be installed?

#64

If the shock absorbers are in poor condition, what may happen?

#65

If the shock absorbers do not work correctly, what will the vehicle's braking distance be like?

#66

If the tyre suffers wear on the sides of the tread, what may be the cause?

#67

If your vehicle emits black smoke while driving, what should you do?

#68

Should tire pressure be higher in summer than in winter?

#69

In a front-wheel drive vehicle, the wheels that receive power from the engine are...

#70

The engine is lubricated when the oil is hot and circulates at a certain pressure. How will we know that this lubrication is correct?

#71

If a tyre shows greater wear in the central part of its tread, what will this be due to?

#72

For proper maintenance of our vehicle's battery we must...

#73

Is it necessary to periodically check tyre pressure?

#74

When driving with the emergency or temporary use spare wheel...

#75

We will check the tyre pressure...

#76

Is using a gasoline with a lower octane rating than that indicated by the vehicle manufacturer advisable as a fuel-saving measure?

#77

How will we know that the brake pads are worn?

#78

Does having a roof rack installed, even without carrying any kind of load on it, affect the vehicle's fuel consumption?

#79

In the event that our vehicle's battery requires maintenance...

#80

Does the vehicle's fuel consumption have any relation to the pollution it produces?

#81

How and when should we check tyre pressure?

#82

One of the most frequent causes of brake failure is...

#83

If your vehicle has a so-called "maintenance-free" battery, do you need to take any care of it?

#84

If we install a spoiler on our vehicle, what will happen?

#85

How will we know that we don't have any problem related to the engine oil?

#86

Studded tires may be used to improve grip in case of...

#87

What can cause a brake failure?

#88

Will having tyres with low pressure affect fuel consumption?

#89

Irregular wear of a tyre will be due to...

#90

If your vehicle has an emergency spare wheel for temporary use, you must...

#91

In winter, do we take any precaution with the coolant?

#92

A tyre with more pressure than recommended by the manufacturer will cause...

#93

What happens when the engine's idle speed is too high?

#94

If the battery of our vehicle is one of the so-called "maintenance-free" batteries, we should...

#95

When you turn the ignition key and the starter motor does not turn and the lights tend to fade, what could be the cause?

#96

The inflation pressure of the spare tyre will be...

#97

On a long trip and driving with the vehicle at full load, is it advisable to inflate the tyres to the maximum pressure recommended by the tyre manufacturer?

#98

What function does ABS perform?