How Much Do You Know About Your Car?

We use them every day to get around. Without them, distances would suddenly become insurmountable. They are the motorized vehicles we all call 'cars'. How much do you know about the one you use to get around? Take this quiz and impress us with your car knowledge!
 
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What is the purpose of engine oil?
It lubricates the engine's internal moving parts
All answers are correct
It helps prevent dirt buildup in the engine
It helps keep the engine from overheating
 
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True or False: It's a good idea to switch to Neutral when stopping at the traffic light.
False: This will wear out your transmission
True: This will waste less fuel
 
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What sort of fluid should you put in your car's radiator?
Brake Fluid
Soap
Oil
Coolant
 
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You just had a flat tire while driving. You stop to replace the tire. You pull out your jack and...
Lug wrench
A tire pump
Wheel pump
Air compressor
 
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When you are parking downhill, which way should your wheels point?
Pointing straight ahead
It doesn't matter
Pointing towards the road
Pointing towards the curb
 
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Where would you find a sticker with your tire pressure and other vehicle information such as the weight of the car?
Under the floormat of the driver's side
Inside the driver's door
Under the hood
Inside the glove box
 
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Should you let your car warm up before driving?
No, it never needs that
Yes, for at least 10 minutes
Yes, for at least a minute
Only in the winter when it's cold
 
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If you notice your car pulling to one side, what sort of maintenance might need to be performed?
Oil change
Tire rotation
Strut replacement
Wheel alignment
 
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What does ABS stand for?
Anti-lock Braking System
Automated Braking System
Absolute Braking System
Automatic Braking System
 
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What is the purpose of the fuel injection system?
It moves fuel into the engine for combustion
It injects fuel into the oil filter
It moves the hydraulic liquid into the wheels and moves the car
It helps fill up your car with fuel
 
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Who are the biggest car sellers in the world?
Honda, Ford and BMW
Toyota, Ferrari and Volkswagen
Toyota, General Motors and Volkswagen
Ford, General Motors and Honda
 
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What comes out of the exhaust pipe of a car?
All answers are correct
Water
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
 
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It is recommended to keep gas in your car's tank at all times. How much should you keep as a minimum?
1/2 a tank
1/4 of a tank
1/8 of a tank
As close to full as possible
 
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You are driving along when suddenly you hit a bump and hear a rattle sound from one of your wheels. What should you have checked out?
The shocks or struts
The tire tread
The tire pressure
The brakes
 
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When people talk about an engine's redline limit, what do they mean?
How much gas it can burn before running out
None of the answers are true
The maximum amount of gas allowed
The maximum revs it can run at
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