Are you REALLY a gearhead?

So, you really think you know cars? I got tired of seeing all these crappy quizzes about cars and useless knowledge. Useless facts that only wikipedia can deliver.

Do you really know? Do you!? Then try this quiz on for size! It's not nearly as tough as it could be, but its better than the others! I guarantee you won't be disappointed. Unless you fail.

1. What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
2. What is your gender?
Male
Female
3. What is the easiest way to increase your torque?
New Ring and Pinion
Smaller / Wider Tires
Supercharger / Turbo
Leafblower with nitrous
4. What is the first stage of combustion?
Propogation
Nucleus of Flame
Hatching Out
5. What does TDC stand for?
Through Deck Camber
Temperature Diffused Cylinder
Top Dead Center
6. Which is not one of the stages of the four stroke combustion cycle?
Intake
Combustion
Spark
Compression
Exhaust
7. At what speed does the camshaft rotate?
Crank Speed
1/2 Crank Speed
2x Crank Speed
4x Crank Speed
8. When is closed loop operation accomplished?
When your engine begins to run
When you put your car in gear
When operating temperature is at its peak
When the oxygen sensor is sending a signal
9. The connecting rod connects the piston to the crankshaft. True or False?
True
False
10. The connecting rod connects the piston to the camshaft. True or False?
True
False
11. The sole purpose of a manual transmission is to multiply torque. True or False?
True
False
12. What is the purpose of a clutch?
To assist and smooth out shifting.
To connect and disconnect powerflow between the engine and transmission.
To provide a safe transition between shifts.
13. What of these components are solid state?
Oxygen Sensor
Carburetor
PCM
Master Cylinder
Injectors
14. How much do think you know now?
Enough
NOTHING
A little
More than you...
15. This should be easy... I think... What kind of engine does a 1st and 2nd gen Eclipse have?
4G64
4G63
420A
6G72
RB26DETT
16. Can you really grind the gears in a transmission? True or False
True
False
17. How do you unlock automatic hubs?
They're automatic dumbass...
Bring the vehicle to a stop, then drive.
Drive in reverse.
Push a button.
18. What can you measure torque in?
Ft/Lbs
In/Lbs
Nm
None
19. What is a spanner wrench used for?
Castle Nuts
Locking Hubs
Bearings
Removing a thermostat
20. Final Question... How much (on average) torque does it take to move a passenger car?
120 ft/lbs
700 ft/lbs
1800 ft/lbs
4300 ft/lbs
21. How do you think you did?
Good
Bad
Ok
FAIL

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