ASE P2 Practice Quiz with answers
Counterman A says "Mercon LV" transmission fluid is used in newer Ford and Mercury vehicles.
Counterman B says "Dexron-VI" fluid is used in newer Chrysler vehicles. Who is right? - **
VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Counterman A only
Transmission fluid that is brown and has a burnt smell: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Is badly
oxidized and needs to be replaced; Can damage the transmission; Has probably been subjected to
overheating
"ATF+4" automatic transmission fluid is used primarily in what make of vehicle? - ** VERIFIED
ANSWERS **✔✔Chrysler
Using the wrong type of transmission fluid: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔May cause shifting
problems; May cause slipping problems; May damage the transmission
Draining an automatic transmission by removing the pan removes how much of fluid? - **
VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔50% to 70% of the fluid
Torque converters are: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Located between the engine and
transmission; Filled with automatic transmission fluid; NOT located between the transmission and
driveshaft
Counterman A says a bad torque converter may give a vehicle poor acceleration and fuel economy.
Counterman B says the lockup clutch inside a torque converter engages above certain speeds or
when the transmission is in 3rd or 4th gear to improve fuel economy. Who is right? - ** VERIFIED
ANSWERS **✔✔Both Counterman A and B
The type of ATF required for a transmission may be found: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔On the
transmission dipstick; In the owner's guide; In service information database
The leading cause of automatic transmission failure is: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Overheating
, "CVT" transmissions: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Require a special type of transmission fluid;
Have a filter; Usually have a specified fluid change interval; improve fuel economy
A common cause of brake pedal vibration or shudder when braking is: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS
**✔✔Uneven rotor wear (a "warped" rotor)
Brake rotors should be replaced: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔If cracked; If worn below
minimum thickness or discard specifications; If they have hard spots
The "machine to" specification on a brake drum: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Is the same as the
discard thickness
Counterman A says "Low Copper" brake pads are replacing many current friction materials.
Counterman B says "Low Copper" brake pads are required in some states now. Who is right? - **
VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Both Counterman A and B
If the brake pedal slowly sinks to the floor when stopped at a traffic light, which of the following
probably needs to be replaced. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Master cylinder
What type of brake fluid is most commonly used in domestic passenger cars? - ** VERIFIED
ANSWERS **✔✔DOT 3
"Bleeding the brakes" is done for what purpose? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔To remove air
bubbles for a firm pedal
"Flushing the brakes" is done for what purpose? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔To remove
moisture contamination; To remove old worn out brake fluid; To restore corrosion protection
If the ABS Warning Light is on and remains on: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔The ABS system
has a fault and is disabled
Counterman A says "Mercon LV" transmission fluid is used in newer Ford and Mercury vehicles.
Counterman B says "Dexron-VI" fluid is used in newer Chrysler vehicles. Who is right? - **
VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Counterman A only
Transmission fluid that is brown and has a burnt smell: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Is badly
oxidized and needs to be replaced; Can damage the transmission; Has probably been subjected to
overheating
"ATF+4" automatic transmission fluid is used primarily in what make of vehicle? - ** VERIFIED
ANSWERS **✔✔Chrysler
Using the wrong type of transmission fluid: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔May cause shifting
problems; May cause slipping problems; May damage the transmission
Draining an automatic transmission by removing the pan removes how much of fluid? - **
VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔50% to 70% of the fluid
Torque converters are: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Located between the engine and
transmission; Filled with automatic transmission fluid; NOT located between the transmission and
driveshaft
Counterman A says a bad torque converter may give a vehicle poor acceleration and fuel economy.
Counterman B says the lockup clutch inside a torque converter engages above certain speeds or
when the transmission is in 3rd or 4th gear to improve fuel economy. Who is right? - ** VERIFIED
ANSWERS **✔✔Both Counterman A and B
The type of ATF required for a transmission may be found: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔On the
transmission dipstick; In the owner's guide; In service information database
The leading cause of automatic transmission failure is: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Overheating
, "CVT" transmissions: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Require a special type of transmission fluid;
Have a filter; Usually have a specified fluid change interval; improve fuel economy
A common cause of brake pedal vibration or shudder when braking is: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS
**✔✔Uneven rotor wear (a "warped" rotor)
Brake rotors should be replaced: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔If cracked; If worn below
minimum thickness or discard specifications; If they have hard spots
The "machine to" specification on a brake drum: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Is the same as the
discard thickness
Counterman A says "Low Copper" brake pads are replacing many current friction materials.
Counterman B says "Low Copper" brake pads are required in some states now. Who is right? - **
VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Both Counterman A and B
If the brake pedal slowly sinks to the floor when stopped at a traffic light, which of the following
probably needs to be replaced. - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔Master cylinder
What type of brake fluid is most commonly used in domestic passenger cars? - ** VERIFIED
ANSWERS **✔✔DOT 3
"Bleeding the brakes" is done for what purpose? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔To remove air
bubbles for a firm pedal
"Flushing the brakes" is done for what purpose? - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔To remove
moisture contamination; To remove old worn out brake fluid; To restore corrosion protection
If the ABS Warning Light is on and remains on: - ** VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔✔The ABS system
has a fault and is disabled
