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

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