Car Care-Chapter 16-Drivetrain

Front

What is the purpose of the drivetrain?

Back

to transfer the power to the wheels

Front

What type of drivetrain is commonly used in midsize and compact passenger cars? Options: rear wheel drive, front wheel drive, 4 wheel drive, all wheel drive

Back

front wheel drive

Front

What type of vehicle would commonly have rear wheel drive drivetrain?

Back

a pickup truck

Front

Which drivetrain would typically be used for an off-road vehicle? Options: front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, 4 wheel drive, all wheel drive

Back

4 wheel drive

Front

Automatic transmission fluid is typically _______ in color.

Back

red

Front

What might cause a clicking noise when I turn sharply on my front wheel drive car?

Back

worn cv joint

Front

What does a driveshaft do?

Back

transfers torque from the transmission to the rear differential

Front

What causes front wheel drive vehicles to have better traction than rear wheel drive vehicles?

Back

More weight on the front wheels.

Front

What are the benefits of a continuously variable transmission (CVT)?

Back

Better fuel economy, smooth shifting, better acceleration

Front

What does the clutch do with the manual transmission?

Back

connects and disconnects engine to transmission