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

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