Under the Bonnet

ScummyMan

Hi all,

I have my test scheduled for Tuesday morning, I was just wondering what do they ask you to point out when you lift the bonnet? I've had a quick search online but I can't seem to find a list or anything, and I wouldn't be too knowledgeable when it comes to cars!
Thanks.

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I was taught to just point out the windscreen fluid, brake fluid, oil and water. When tested, I was asked to point out how would I know how much to put in (i.e. to find the max and min markings on each item). That was great fun - getting me head stuck into an engine and trying to find markings on each of them lol (needless to say, I don't know too much about cars!). I was afraid the fecker was going to ask me to change a wheel in the finish!

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Oh and power steering fluid.

Journeyman_1

Also, know how and when to check the oil level. Level car, cool engine. My instructer always pointed out the grill too.

SimonClarke

Youtube is a good bet for resorce material of this type..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obBL7_qCXok

ScummyMan

Cheers lads. No excuses not to pass now!

Craftylee

Make sure you know how to check tires too - thats a curve ball they sometimes throw

spurious

If it's raining they sometimes skip it.

MascotDec85

spurious wrote: »

If it's raining they sometimes skip it.

They normally ask about tyres in the office in those circumstances

I can't tell you why

This has some useful info for the under the bonnet questions.