CVA Powertrain & Mechanical Systems Evaluation 2

Question 1

During a road test, an appraiser observes that the automatic transmission takes several seconds to engage after shifting from Park to Drive. This condition is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Delayed or hesitation engagement

Answer

Delayed engagement when selecting Drive or Reverse indicates worn clutch packs, low line pressure, or degraded fluid and is a notable transmission defect that affects appraisal value.

Question 2

An appraiser checks the automatic transmission fluid and finds it contains metallic particles. What does this finding most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Internal mechanical damage within the transmission

Answer

Metal particles in ATF indicate internal component failure such as worn clutch plates, damaged planetary gears, or bearing breakdown — all signs of serious mechanical damage.

Question 3

What is the primary function of a vehicle's differential?

Accepted Answer

Allowing wheels on the same axle to rotate at different speeds during cornering

Answer

The differential allows the inside and outside wheels on the same axle to rotate at different speeds during turns, preventing tire scrubbing and drivetrain binding.

Question 4

Which symptom most directly indicates a slipping clutch during a manual transmission road test?

Accepted Answer

Engine RPMs rising without a corresponding increase in vehicle speed

Answer

When a clutch slips, the disc cannot fully grip the flywheel, allowing the engine to rev freely without transferring that power to the transmission and driving wheels.

Question 5

What is the primary role of a transfer case in a four-wheel-drive vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Distributing torque between the front and rear axles

Answer

The transfer case receives output from the transmission and distributes torque to both the front and rear axles, enabling four-wheel or all-wheel drive.

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CVA Powertrain & Mechanical Systems Evaluation 2