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What’s your car care IQ?

Posted 8 June, 2021 Samuel Smith

Sure, it might look pretty parked in your driveway, but how well do you really know your pride and joy?

What’s your car care IQ?

From coolant levels to tyre pressure, put your knowledge about general car upkeep to the test with our quick multiple-choice quiz.
*Enter a response to each question before pressing ‘See my results’ at the end of the quiz to find out how you went overall.
1. When’s the best time to check my car’s engine oil?*
- A. When the engine is running
- B. Straight after the engine is turned off
- C. Whenever the engine’s cold, or 10–15 minutes after it’s turned off
2. What’s the minimum legal tyre tread depth?*
- A. 2.5mm
- B. 1.5mm
- C. 1.0mm
- D. 2.0mm
3. How often should I check my car’s coolant levels?*
- A. Yearly
- B. At least once a month
- C. Whenever I change my oil
- D. There’s no need to check
Where can I find the right tyre pressure for my car? Hint: It could be found in more than one location.*
- A. In the owner’s manual
- B. On the wall of the tyre
- C. On the wall of the tyre and on a plaque behind the wheel rim
- D. On a sticker in the driver’s door opening
- E. On a plaque behind the wheel rim
- F: In the owner’s manual and on a sticker in the driver’s door opening
5. What are the optimal conditions for checking my tyre pressure?*
- A. When the tyres have warmed up
- B. Whenever the outside temperature is below 30°C
- C. When the tyres are cold
6. Which of the following could I be defected for?*
- A. No windscreen washer fluid
- B. Horn not working
- C. Indicator not working
- D. A, B and C
- E. Aftermarket wheels that are 10mm larger than stock
- F. A, B, C and E
7. How often should I check my tyre pressure?*
- A. At least every month
- B. Whenever I get my car serviced
- C. Every year
- D. Every 6 months
8. What’s the difference between fuel octanes?*
- A. Viscosity
- B. Anti-knock quality
- C. Power level
- D. Purity
9. Can I be fined for having a dirty car?*
- A. Yes
- B. No
- C. Only in regional areas
- D. Only in residential areas

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