Car Maintenance Quiz
How well do you care for your vehicle? Test your car-maintenance knowledge.
Proper maintenance can extend the life of your wheels. Take our car maintenance quiz to find out if your vehicle is in tip-top shape.
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How often should you check your car’s tire pressure during the winter, when the tires are cold?
a) At least once a month.
b) Once during the season.
c) Once every two months.
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What is the most economical product to use when washing your car?
a) Laundry detergent
b) A specialty car-washing product
c) Dish soap
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Auto technology is so advanced that you no longer have to worry about your car’s emissions.
a) True
b) False
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Your engine’s air filter should be replaced:
a) Every year.
b) When the interior begins to smell dusty.
c) If the filter blocks out most of the light when held up to a 60-watt light bulb.
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When your vehicle needs servicing, always take it to:
a) The dealer—if you don’t, the manufacturer will void your car’s warranty.
b) A large national chain repair facility.
c) Any qualified facility or person.
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Check your vehicle’s windshield wiper blades:
a) At each oil change
b) Whenever they fail to wipe the windshield clean in a single swipe.
c) Both a and b.
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The safest way to keep your dashboard and tires looking new is to:
a) Rub a good shoe polish on interiors and waterproofing agent on tires.
b) Apply any kind of commercial protectant.
c) Dust off interiors with a cloth and wash tires with a brush.
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To prevent being stranded by a broken drive belt, you should:
a) Check the tension and condition of the drive belts at every oil change.
b) Replace your car’s drive belts every four years or 100,000 kilometres.
c) Both a and b.
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When changing your engine’s oil, always use:
a) The weight of oil recommended by your vehicle’s manufacturer.
b) Any kind of oil with a recognizable brand name.
c) The costliest brand—you get what you pay for with motor oil.
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Uneven or excessive tread wear on your tires could indicate:
a) You have been driving too fast.
b) The car needs suspension repair or wheel alignment.
c) The car has been travelling on poorly maintained roads.