Transmission Oil Pump Quiz

What is the primary function of the transmission oil pump in an automatic transmission?

• To produce pressure to operate the clutches, bands, and gearsets

• To cool the engine

• To control the air-fuel mixture

• To generate electricity

Where are the transmission oil pumps typically located?

• In the engine block

• Behind the torque converter

• In the fuel tank

• Under the dashboard

What drives the transmission oil pump?

• The engine's crankshaft

• The sleeve or collar on the rear of the torque converter

• The alternator

• The battery

Which of the following is NOT a function of the transmission oil pump?

• Lubricate the moving parts in the transmission

• Keep the torque converter filled with oil

• Circulate oil through the transmission and radiator to transfer heat

• Control the vehicle's speed

What are the two commonly used types of transmission oil pumps?

• Piston type and diaphragm type

• Gear type and rotor type

• Centrifugal type and axial type

• Vane type and screw type

What happens when the torque converter spins the oil pump?

• Transmission oil is drawn into the pump from the pan

• The engine shuts down

• The vehicle accelerates

• The brakes are applied

What is the role of the pressure regulator in the transmission oil pump system?

• To increase the oil temperature

• To pressurize the oil and force it to the correct components

• To decrease the oil pressure

• To filter the oil

Which part of the transmission oil pump houses the internal components?

• The pump cover

• The pump housing

• The oil pan

• The valve body

What is the function of the pump cover in a transmission oil pump?

• To drive the pump

• To protect the internal components

• To filter the oil

• To regulate the oil pressure

How does the transmission oil pump contribute to the operation of hydraulic valves in the transmission?

• By generating electrical signals

• By producing pressure to operate the valves

• By cooling the valves

• By cleaning the valves