Auto Mechanic Test
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An auto mechanic can get certified by taking the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams, covering fourteen different subject areas, such as diesel and gas engines, trucks, buses, damage repair, auto components and much more.

Auto Mechanic Test
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20 Questions

1. You are replacing a fuel tank. You've drained and stored all the gas in the vehicle. What is the next step?
2. What type of fuse is a car made before 1980 likely to have?
3. An engine is misfiring. Which of the following is NOT a likely cause?
4. In what order should you replace spark plugs?
5. A vehicle comes into the shop with gray or blue smoke in the exhaust. Which of the following is likely to be the cause?
6. Which of the following is NOT a common reason the CHECK ENGINE light comes on in most vehicles?
7. What is the most common reason a car will not start?
8. You are completing a radiator flush. You have drained the old coolant and added the flush solution. What is the next step?
9. A vehicle is having difficulty with steering. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
10. A vehicle is knocking when it goes over bumps or cracks in the road. Which of the following is a likely cause of the problem?
11. You are replacing brake pads. You've already removed the wheels. What is the appropriate next step for most vehicles?
12. Which of the following is a common cause of an engine consuming too much oil? Assume there is no oil in the exhaust.
13. What is the last step in a brake job?
14. Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of an engine hesitating?
15. An air filter should not be replaced until it shows visible signs of accumulated particles.
16. Transmissions have a tendency to start leaking over time. Which of the following is NOT a common spot for a leak to occur?
17. A vehicle comes into your shop with a transmission problem. What is the FIRST thing you should do?
18. The most efficient bank angle for a six cylinder engine is 60 degrees.
19. A brake pedal has to go down too far to stop. Which of the following is not likely to be a cause of this problem?
20. An engine has recently begun using a lot of oil and the coolant is foamy and brown. Which of the following is likely to have caused this problem?