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1- Transmission fluid that looks like a 'strawberry milkshake' could indicate:
A- the radiator cooler is leaking internally
B- areated fluid
C- torque converter failure
D- a clutch pack burnt out
2- A scan tool is used to:
A- monitor radio channels
B- evaluate the electrical control system
C- determine the condition of the transmission
D- B & C
3- At the first sign of a transmission problem:
A- call 911
B- call home
C- call for a tow truck
D- check the fluid level
4- The torque converter:
is a torque multiplier
transmits power from the engine to the transmission
is the highest heat producing part
all of the above
5- A stall test:
can seriously overheat the transmission
test engine performance
tests the condition of the one way clutch in the stator
tests for slipping bands or clutches
all of the above
6- If the fluid level is low:
someone is stealing the fluid
there is a leak
some of the fluid has evaporated
some consumption is normal
7- A transmission problem may be located:
inside of the transmission
in the vehicle's electrical system
in the vehicle's computer
in the exhaust system
all of the above
8- The life expectancy of a transmission depends primarily on:
mileage
age
use
# of teenage drivers
fate
9- When adding fluid to the transmission:
any type will do
use the specified type
always use a funnel
B & C
10- When a problem shows up with the transmission:
ignore it, it might go away
sell the vehicle before it gets worse
have it diagnosed
imagine the worst
add extra fluid