Heavy Vehicle Maintenance quiz

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1. 1 Medium

   Which sensor detects when a diesel particulate filter is clogged?

   Answer: Differential pressure sensor

   Why: The sensor flags soot buildup by detecting an increased pressure drop across the filter core.

2. 2 Easy

   What drives accessories like the alternator in a truck engine?

   Answer: Serpentine belt

   Why: A single failing serpentine belt can simultaneously disable cooling, battery charging, and hydraulic power steering.

3. 3 Medium

   Why does clean motor oil quickly turn black in heavy diesel engines?

   Answer: Dispersant additives suspend soot particles

   Why: Dispersant additives prevent microscopic carbon soot from clumping together and forming damaging sludge on internal components.

4. 4 Easy

   What material inside a truck air dryer absorbs water vapor before air reaches tanks?

   Answer: Desiccant beads

   Why: Every time the compressor governor cycles off, a reverse burst of air purges collected water out through the exhaust port.

5. 5 Easy

   What device makes a truck's inner dual tire easy to inflate?

   Answer: Valve stem extender

   Why: A 5 psi gap between paired duals makes one tire carry more of the load, and the outer tire hides the inner one.

6. 6 Easy

   What drives the turbine in a conventional diesel turbocharger?

   Answer: By exhaust gas

   Why: The turbine and compressor share one shaft, so escaping exhaust helps squeeze extra fresh air into the engine.