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Fix the Car, But Don't Misspell It Quiz


Getting your car repaired can be confusing enough; at least the shop should be able to spell the part names correctly. Can you correctly spell the names of some common problem areas of automobiles? U.S. spellings used.

A multiple-choice quiz by CmdrK. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
CmdrK
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
378,291
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1711
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Originally, air and gasoline/petrol were mixed in which automobile engine's device? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. One reason some people have problems with their cars is a lack of what? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Automobile repair people used to be called mechanics; what term describes one currently? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What do you depress to make your car go? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the correct spelling of the part of the auto where gear shifting takes place? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Part of an automobile's emission control system is a converter; which type? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Cars and trucks used to have front and rear collision bumpers. How do you spell the part that is currently used? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Automotive coolant/antifreeze is put in the radiator. What is the correct spelling of the tank that catches any coolant that overflows the radiator? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. That big, pumpkin-shaped thing in the middle of a car's axle is spelled how? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. We've talked about various parts of an automobile, but what is the main part of a car that they attach to? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Originally, air and gasoline/petrol were mixed in which automobile engine's device?

Answer: carburetor

Carburetors were the original device to supply the air/fuel mixture to an engine. They have been mostly replaced by fuel injection.
2. One reason some people have problems with their cars is a lack of what?

Answer: maintenance

Proper car maintenance is very important. Regular oil changes, inspections, and checking tire pressures are inexpensive and go a long way to prolonging the life of an automobile.
3. Automobile repair people used to be called mechanics; what term describes one currently?

Answer: technician

As automotive systems become evermore complicated, a lot of technical knowledge is required to service them properly.
4. What do you depress to make your car go?

Answer: accelerator

The accelerator pedal connects to the engine either mechanically, by rods and cables, or electronically, by a variable rheostat connected to the pedal.
5. What is the correct spelling of the part of the auto where gear shifting takes place?

Answer: transmission

Transmissions are either operated manually, with a gearshift lever, or automatically, determined by engine revolutions.
6. Part of an automobile's emission control system is a converter; which type?

Answer: catalytic

Catalytic converters are part of the exhaust system; they often use platinum pellets as a catalyst to turn carbon monoxide into less harmful compounds.
7. Cars and trucks used to have front and rear collision bumpers. How do you spell the part that is currently used?

Answer: fascia

Plastic fascias allow car designers to give vehicles a different look. They are also more fragile than the old steel bumpers. In some parts of the world fascia means the dashboard or instrument panel inside a car, but for our purposes it's the part that guy behind you who isn't paying attention to his driving is going to run into.
8. Automotive coolant/antifreeze is put in the radiator. What is the correct spelling of the tank that catches any coolant that overflows the radiator?

Answer: reservoir

As coolant expands, it may overflow the radiator and be caught in the coolant reservoir. As it cools it can be drawn back into the radiator.
9. That big, pumpkin-shaped thing in the middle of a car's axle is spelled how?

Answer: differential

The differential housing, which looks like a pumpkin and is called that in automotive slang, contains gears that direct the revolutions from the engine to the wheels.
10. We've talked about various parts of an automobile, but what is the main part of a car that they attach to?

Answer: chassis

The chassis consists of the frame and floor pan of an automobile; often a unit assembly nowadays.
Source: Author CmdrK

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