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

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