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It's been said that the human mind can't actually multitask. It can only pay attention to one thing at a time, and when people think they are multitasking, they're just quickly switching tracks over and over. Well, we've got just the quiz that will put the theory to the test! How easily are you distracted? Can you actually look at the beauties presented here while answering questions about your car's engine? We usually have faith that you'll ace our quizzes, but we're not going to lie; this one's gonna be a challenge. Think you're up to it?
For most men - and women who are so inclined - this will be a test of keeping your eye on the prize and not on the models that will grace each and every question presented here. Can you multitask? Can you switch mental tracks quickly? Are you ready at all for what's about to happen? Think you can handle it? We're about to find out!
Some of these questions will be easy and others are tough, but all the ladies presented in this quiz are beautiful. So what's it going to be - cold, sexy metal or warm, sexy bodies? Or do you think you can have it all? Only one way to find out ... Let's go!
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You can do this! What part did the fuel injectors replace on modern engines?
The fuel pump
The intake manifold
The radiator
The carburetor
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Keep your cool, if you can, and tell us what process the radiator uses to keep the temperature down in your engine.
Evaporation
Heat exchange
Sublimation
Radiation
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When it comes to cars, how many strokes are used in each cycle?
2
6
4
8
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What connects the camshaft to the crankshaft in your car's engine?
Trick question - they're not connected
Framistat
Ramrod
Timing belt/chain
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Need your eyes here, buddy. Which of these answers best describes the motion of the engine's pistons?
Side to side
Back and forth
Up and down
Round and round
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Hmm - something's missing. Which of these parts do gasoline engines have that diesel engines don't?
Camshafts
Spark plugs
Radiators
Fuel filters
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They sound like delicate parts, but what do tappets do in a car's engine?
They deaden engine sounds.
They assist in lifting the valves.
They connect to the spark plugs.
They provide tension to the belts.
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Hey, can you slow down there and tell us what the function of the engine's rocker arms are?
They hold the engine in place.
They open and shut valves.
They keep tension on belts.
They help distribute engine vibration.
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What's oil's main job when it comes to your car's engine?
It cools the engine's parts.
It helps with steering and braking.
It lubricates the moving parts.
It's an internal combustion catalyst.
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Pay attention to the sounds! What is the probable cause when your car starts making a loud, abnormal roar?
A busted hose
A broken belt
A blown head gasket
A hole in the muffler
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Which has more bang for the buck: diesel fuel or gasoline?
Gasoline has more energy.
They have the same energy.
It depends on the manufacturer.
Diesel fuel has more energy.
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This is important! Which of these devices is used to check the oil level in your engine?
Oil filter
Oil reservoir
Oil sump gauge
Dipstick
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You're looking a little hot there. You might need a rev limiter, but do you know what it does?
It controls the temperature of your engine.
It keeps the engine from running too fast.
It keeps harmful exhaust gases out of the car's cabin.
It keeps the engine from running out of oil.
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What another name for your vehicle's combustion chamber?
Cylinder
Engine block
Head gasket
Distributor
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Which of these isn't a stroke in your car's internal combustion process?
Motivation
Power
Intake
Exhaust
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It might sound dirty to some, but you're all business, right? What function does the crankshaft have in your car?
It charges the battery.
It opens and closes the engine's valves.
It transfers energy from the engine to the transmission.
It changes gears in a manual transmission vehicle.
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Pretty fly for a ... um, we mean, what's the job of your engine's flywheel?
Preventing oversteering
Moderating the transmission
Powering the headlights
Storing rotational energy
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Take a peek and tell us: The camshaft does what under the hood?
It opens and closes the engine's valves.
It drives the transmission.
It keeps the pistons straight.
It regulates the radiator's cooling effect.
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Take a breath! Can you tell us what the engine's throttle does?
It keeps the oil circulating properly.
It controls the fuel pump.
It controls the amount of air coming into the engine.
It controls the speed of the radiator.
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There's an explosion in your cylinder! What part of the engine does this move directly?
The camshaft
The piston
The crankshaft
The axle
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Uh, oh. Are you feeling a bit out of sync? Engine running a little rough? It might be your spark plug - what's the problem?
They're not screwed in tightly enough.
They're the wrong size.
They're made of the wrong material.
The plugs aren't gapped correctly.
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Pay attention to the sounds! What's it probably mean when you hear a whistling noise coming from under the hood?
Oil is leaking on something hot.
It's a vacuum hose leak.
Your flywheel is coming loose.
Your radiator is leaking.
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Slow your roll, there, friend, and tell us what "RPMs" actually measure.
How fast the crankshaft is rotating
Engine manifold pressure
How fast the wheels are rotating
Engine temperature
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It's gotta go somewhere! When the engine isn't running, where does the oil go?
It stays where it was when the engine stopped.
The oil filter
The oil pan
The radiator
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Keep looking. We know it's there. Where would you look to find a butterfly valve in a modern car?
The throttle body
The radiator
The fuel pump
The fuel injectors
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Putting on the speed might turn some heads, and some nitrous oxide might just do the job. How, exactly, does NO2 work?
It lubricates the piston.
It adds extra oxygen to the system.
It adds an extra stroke to the four-stroke process.
It increases the compression temperature.
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Impress us with your knowledge: What is the function of cam lobes?
They direct when each valve should open.
They provide a counterbalance to the crankshaft.
They even out engine vibrations.
They help to quiet the engine.
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True or false: You can run a car without oil for a limited period of time without damage.
It's true!
It depends on the kind of oil last used.
It depends on the make and model of your vehicle.
So very false
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It sounds pretty, but it has a definite function: What does the harmonic balancer do in your engine?
It balances crankshaft movement to dampen vibration.
It makes sure the level is steady between your tweeters and subwoofer.
It balances the motion of the engine block.
It deadens engine sound.
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Every car's got 'em, but what do the connecting rods actually connect in your engine?
The cylinder head to the engine block
The camshaft to the crankshaft
The crankshaft to the transmission
The pistons to the crankshaft
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You want to impress, but your headlights are dim, you're cranking slow and, whoops, you just backfired. What's going on?
Your serpentine belt is slipping.
Your on-board computer is malfunctioning.
Your battery is dying.
Your radiator is overheated.
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Rev it up and decide if this statement is true or false: Superchargers and turbochargers are the same thing.
True - they are the exact same thing.
They are primarily the same thing, just different brands.
It depends on the make and model of your vehicle.
False - they are different animals.
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You can probably relate to this question: Which of these pumps keeps your engine from getting overheated?
Oil pump
Fuel pump
Water pump
Air pump
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Pay attention to the sounds! What does a high-pitched sound that keeps going even after the engine stops probably indicate?
Your head gasket has a leak.
Your radiator cap isn't making a seal.
Your fan belt is slipping.
Your oil is dripping away.
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You just can't stop! Even after you shut off the car, the engine keeps running for a few moments. What does this most likely mean?
You've got dirty cylinders.
You've got an over-excited starter motor.
Your ignition is shorted out.
You've just got a car with a mind of its own.
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Get your mind in the game and answer this, if you can: What does the head gasket actually do?
Forms a seal between the cylinder head and the engine block
Monitors the condition of the other gaskets
Protects the fuel line
Forms a seal between the crankshaft and the transmission
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It has a name, but that name might not tell you everything you need to know: What does the intake valve actually take in?
Exhaust gases
Oil
The fuel/air mixture
Energy
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You sure you're running right, buddy? What's it mean when your engine is running "lean"?
Too much fuel, not enough air
Too much air, not enough fuel
Too much oil, not enough coolant
Too much coolant, not enough oil
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It's not just you getting overheated. What greenhouse gas do automobile engines produce?
Carbon dioxide
Methane
Nitrous oxide
All the above
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