Question

1. normally, how many tie rods are found in the front suspension of a car ______
2. inner tie rods are attached to the steering column of the vehicle. t or f
3. batteries rated to deliver 400 cranking amps will crank and start your vehicle on a cold winter morning. t or f
4. a deep socket with a universal joint can reach around obstacles to remove engine spark plugs. t or f
5. windshields and vehicle windows are made of safety glass. t or f
6. the serpentine is the long pulley belt turned by the crankshaft to operate the water pump, alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering unit, etc. t or f
7. dexron i and ii used used as a ______ fluid
8. mercon is a transmission fluid used on ford f - 150s. t or f
9. vin is defined as the ____ ____.
10. when you have to turn the ignition switch 3 - 5 times or more to crank an engine, the cause of this problem could be ____ or ____.
11. ball joints are simply another name for a ______.
12. floor jacks are completely safe and never collapse when supporting a vehicle. t or f
13. open end wrenches are always have a closed circle appearance. t or f

Explanation:

1. Standard car front suspension typically has 4 main control arms/linkage components that function as key "rods" for alignment and support.
2. Tie rods connect the steering gear to the steering knuckle, attaching to the steering column's steering linkage system.
3. Batteries lose cranking power in cold weather; 400 cranking amps is insufficient for cold starts, so this is false.
4. A deep socket with a universal joint can angle around obstacles to reach recessed spark plugs.
5. Automotive windshields and windows use safety glass (tempered or laminated) to prevent injury on breakage.
6. The serpentine belt is a single long belt driven by the crankshaft that powers multiple engine accessories.
7. Dexron I and II are automatic transmission fluids (ATF) designed for GM vehicles.
8. Mercon is Ford's specified automatic transmission fluid, used in models like the F-150.
9. VIN is a unique 17-character code that identifies every individual motor vehicle.
10. Repeated ignition cycles to crank an engine are often caused by a weak battery (insufficient power) or a faulty fuel pump (failing to build proper fuel pressure).
11. Ball joints are a type of spherical joint, which is another term for a ball-and-socket joint, used for flexible movement in suspension/steering.
12. Floor jacks can collapse if overloaded, not maintained, or used improperly, so they are not completely safe.
13. Open-end wrenches have a U-shaped opening, while closed-end wrenches have a closed circle; this description is incorrect.

Answer:

1. 4
2. T
3. F
4. T
5. T
6. T
7. automatic transmission
8. T
9. Vehicle Identification Number (a unique 17-character code that identifies a specific motor vehicle)
10. a weak battery; a faulty fuel pump
11. ball-and-socket joint
12. F
13. F