EGR(exhaust gasrecirculation)System thatrecirculatesexhaust gasto reduceemissions.TDC (topdeadcenter)Point wherethe piston isat the top ofits stroke.oilpumpCirculatesengine oilto reducefriction.bearingReducesfriction betweenmoving engineparts (e.g.,crankbearings).compressionratioRatio betweencylinder volumeat bottom andtop of pistontravel.combustionchamberArea wherefuel and airare burnedto createpower.thermostatRegulatesenginetemperatureby controllingcoolant flow.cylinderheadThe top part ofthe engine thatcloses thecylinders andcontains valvesand spark plugs.leak-downtestMeasureshow muchpressureleaks from acylinder.flywheelHelps keep theengine spinningsmoothly andconnects to thetransmission.viscosityA measureof oil’sthickness orresistance toflow.sparkplugCreates aspark toignite theair/fuelmixture.crankshaftConverts theup-and-downmotion ofpistons intorotary motion.fuelpumpDelivers fuelfrom thetank to theinjectors.coolant /antifreezeFluid thatremovesheat fromthe engine.valveclearance(lash)The smallgap betweenthe valvestem androcker arm.gasketSeals thesurfacesbetween partsto preventleaks.OBD-II (on-boarddiagnostics)System thatmonitors andreportsenginefaults.timingmarksReferencepoints usedto align thecamshaft andcrankshaft.valves(Intake/Exhaust)Control theflow of air/fuelmixture in andexhaustgases out.pistonMoves up anddown inside thecylinder tocreatecompressionand power.scantoolElectronicdevice usedto readtrouble codesand data.torquewrenchTool used totighten boltsto a specifictightness.DTC(diagnostictroublecode)A codeidentifyinga specificproblem.PCV(positivecrankcaseventilation)System thatremovesgases fromthecrankcase.oilpanHolds theengine oil atthe bottom ofthe engine.vacuumgaugeMeasuresengine vacuumto diagnoseinternalproblems.shortblock /long blockTerms describingassembled enginesections (shortblock = lower end;long block =includes headsand valvetrain).fuelinjectorSprays fuelinto theengine forcombustion.connectingrodConnectsthe pistonto thecrankshaft.air-fuelratioTheproportion ofair to fuel inthe mixture.cylinderblockThe mainstructure of theengine that holdsthe cylinders andsupports otherparts.oilfilterRemovescontaminantsfrom engineoil.timingbelt /chainConnects thecrankshaft andcamshaft sovalves open atthe correcttime.waterpumpCirculatescoolantthrough theengine andradiator.sealPrevents oilor coolantfrom leakingout of rotatingparts.camshaftOpens andcloses theengine’svalves at theright time.radiatorCools theenginecoolant byair flow.knock(detonation)Uncontrolledexplosion offuel causingpinging ordamage.compressiontestChecks theengine’sability tocompressair/fuel.EGR(exhaust gasrecirculation)System thatrecirculatesexhaust gasto reduceemissions.TDC (topdeadcenter)Point wherethe piston isat the top ofits stroke.oilpumpCirculatesengine oilto reducefriction.bearingReducesfriction betweenmoving engineparts (e.g.,crankbearings).compressionratioRatio betweencylinder volumeat bottom andtop of pistontravel.combustionchamberArea wherefuel and airare burnedto createpower.thermostatRegulatesenginetemperatureby controllingcoolant flow.cylinderheadThe top part ofthe engine thatcloses thecylinders andcontains valvesand spark plugs.leak-downtestMeasureshow muchpressureleaks from acylinder.flywheelHelps keep theengine spinningsmoothly andconnects to thetransmission.viscosityA measureof oil’sthickness orresistance toflow.sparkplugCreates aspark toignite theair/fuelmixture.crankshaftConverts theup-and-downmotion ofpistons intorotary motion.fuelpumpDelivers fuelfrom thetank to theinjectors.coolant /antifreezeFluid thatremovesheat fromthe engine.valveclearance(lash)The smallgap betweenthe valvestem androcker arm.gasketSeals thesurfacesbetween partsto preventleaks.OBD-II (on-boarddiagnostics)System thatmonitors andreportsenginefaults.timingmarksReferencepoints usedto align thecamshaft andcrankshaft.valves(Intake/Exhaust)Control theflow of air/fuelmixture in andexhaustgases out.pistonMoves up anddown inside thecylinder tocreatecompressionand power.scantoolElectronicdevice usedto readtrouble codesand data.torquewrenchTool used totighten boltsto a specifictightness.DTC(diagnostictroublecode)A codeidentifyinga specificproblem.PCV(positivecrankcaseventilation)System thatremovesgases fromthecrankcase.oilpanHolds theengine oil atthe bottom ofthe engine.vacuumgaugeMeasuresengine vacuumto diagnoseinternalproblems.shortblock /long blockTerms describingassembled enginesections (shortblock = lower end;long block =includes headsand valvetrain).fuelinjectorSprays fuelinto theengine forcombustion.connectingrodConnectsthe pistonto thecrankshaft.air-fuelratioTheproportion ofair to fuel inthe mixture.cylinderblockThe mainstructure of theengine that holdsthe cylinders andsupports otherparts.oilfilterRemovescontaminantsfrom engineoil.timingbelt /chainConnects thecrankshaft andcamshaft sovalves open atthe correcttime.waterpumpCirculatescoolantthrough theengine andradiator.sealPrevents oilor coolantfrom leakingout of rotatingparts.camshaftOpens andcloses theengine’svalves at theright time.radiatorCools theenginecoolant byair flow.knock(detonation)Uncontrolledexplosion offuel causingpinging ordamage.compressiontestChecks theengine’sability tocompressair/fuel.

CATS ASE Engine Repair - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. System that recirculates exhaust gas to reduce emissions.
    EGR (exhaust gas recirculation)
  2. Point where the piston is at the top of its stroke.
    TDC (top dead center)
  3. Circulates engine oil to reduce friction.
    oil pump
  4. Reduces friction between moving engine parts (e.g., crank bearings).
    bearing
  5. Ratio between cylinder volume at bottom and top of piston travel.
    compression ratio
  6. Area where fuel and air are burned to create power.
    combustion chamber
  7. Regulates engine temperature by controlling coolant flow.
    thermostat
  8. The top part of the engine that closes the cylinders and contains valves and spark plugs.
    cylinder head
  9. Measures how much pressure leaks from a cylinder.
    leak-down test
  10. Helps keep the engine spinning smoothly and connects to the transmission.
    flywheel
  11. A measure of oil’s thickness or resistance to flow.
    viscosity
  12. Creates a spark to ignite the air/fuel mixture.
    spark plug
  13. Converts the up-and-down motion of pistons into rotary motion.
    crankshaft
  14. Delivers fuel from the tank to the injectors.
    fuel pump
  15. Fluid that removes heat from the engine.
    coolant / antifreeze
  16. The small gap between the valve stem and rocker arm.
    valve clearance (lash)
  17. Seals the surfaces between parts to prevent leaks.
    gasket
  18. System that monitors and reports engine faults.
    OBD-II (on-board diagnostics)
  19. Reference points used to align the camshaft and crankshaft.
    timing marks
  20. Control the flow of air/fuel mixture in and exhaust gases out.
    valves (Intake/Exhaust)
  21. Moves up and down inside the cylinder to create compression and power.
    piston
  22. Electronic device used to read trouble codes and data.
    scan tool
  23. Tool used to tighten bolts to a specific tightness.
    torque wrench
  24. A code identifying a specific problem.
    DTC (diagnostic trouble code)
  25. System that removes gases from the crankcase.
    PCV (positive crankcase ventilation)
  26. Holds the engine oil at the bottom of the engine.
    oil pan
  27. Measures engine vacuum to diagnose internal problems.
    vacuum gauge
  28. Terms describing assembled engine sections (short block = lower end; long block = includes heads and valvetrain).
    short block / long block
  29. Sprays fuel into the engine for combustion.
    fuel injector
  30. Connects the piston to the crankshaft.
    connecting rod
  31. The proportion of air to fuel in the mixture.
    air-fuel ratio
  32. The main structure of the engine that holds the cylinders and supports other parts.
    cylinder block
  33. Removes contaminants from engine oil.
    oil filter
  34. Connects the crankshaft and camshaft so valves open at the correct time.
    timing belt / chain
  35. Circulates coolant through the engine and radiator.
    water pump
  36. Prevents oil or coolant from leaking out of rotating parts.
    seal
  37. Opens and closes the engine’s valves at the right time.
    camshaft
  38. Cools the engine coolant by air flow.
    radiator
  39. Uncontrolled explosion of fuel causing pinging or damage.
    knock (detonation)
  40. Checks the engine’s ability to compress air/fuel.
    compression test