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

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