Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Jack Erjavec, Rob Thompson
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 13, Problem 5ASRQ
Technician A says that oil pan gaskets are often made of cork due to its ability to conform to small imperfections in the oil pan. Technician B says oil pan and valve cover gaskets are often MLS gaskets to account for the different expansion rates between components. Who is correct?
- Technician A
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Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (MindTap Course List)
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