Car maintenance: test your knowledge!
As spring arrives, it’s not enough to simply put away your snow brush. It’s important to conduct several maintenance checks to prepare your vehicle for the warmer weather. Answer these 10 questions to see if you’re ready.
Multiple choice
1. When is it safe to put your summer tires back on?
A. At the beginning of March
B. When the temperature stays above 7 C during the day
C. When all the snow has melted, and no more snow is in the forecast
2. Which fluids should you check in spring?
A. Engine oil and coolant
B. Windshield washer fluid and brake fluid
C. All fluids
3. When should you ideally wash your vehicle?
A. On a sunny day
B. On a cloudy day
C. On a windy day
4. When should you replace your wiper blades?
A. Every 2 months
B. 1 or 2 times a year
C. Every 2 years
5. What’s the impact of driving on under-inflated tires?
A. Increased fuel consumption and unstable driving
B. Premature wear on the steering system and suspension
C. No noticeable impact
True or false?
6. It’s normal to smell a bad odour or hear a metallic pinging noise under the hood the first time you turn on your air conditioning in the spring.
7. Keeping shovels, bags of salt and other supplies in your trunk can increase your fuel consumption.
8. In addition to making your car shine, wax protects the paintwork.
9. A clogged air filter can affect not only your car’s performance, but also your health.
10. If you’ve had no starting problems over the winter, there’s no need to check your battery.
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B
C
B
B
A
False
True
True
True
False