timingmarksReferencepoints usedto align thecamshaft andcrankshaft.camshaftOpens andcloses theengine’svalves at theright time.flywheelHelps keep theengine spinningsmoothly andconnects to thetransmission.DTC(diagnostictroublecode)A codeidentifyinga specificproblem.leak-downtestMeasureshow muchpressureleaks from acylinder.thermostatRegulatesenginetemperatureby controllingcoolant flow.compressionratioRatio betweencylinder volumeat bottom andtop of pistontravel.PCV(positivecrankcaseventilation)System thatremovesgases fromthecrankcase.radiatorCools theenginecoolant byair flow.knock(detonation)Uncontrolledexplosion offuel causingpinging ordamage.pistonMoves up anddown inside thecylinder tocreatecompressionand power.valveclearance(lash)The smallgap betweenthe valvestem androcker arm.torquewrenchTool used totighten boltsto a specifictightness.fuelpumpDelivers fuelfrom thetank to theinjectors.scantoolElectronicdevice usedto readtrouble codesand data.timingbelt /chainConnects thecrankshaft andcamshaft sovalves open atthe correcttime.shortblock /long blockTerms describingassembled enginesections (shortblock = lower end;long block =includes headsand valvetrain).fuelinjectorSprays fuelinto theengine forcombustion.oilpanHolds theengine oil atthe bottom ofthe engine.coolant /antifreezeFluid thatremovesheat fromthe engine.cylinderblockThe mainstructure of theengine that holdsthe cylinders andsupports otherparts.bearingReducesfriction betweenmoving engineparts (e.g.,crankbearings).oilpumpCirculatesengine oilto reducefriction.TDC (topdeadcenter)Point wherethe piston isat the top ofits stroke.EGR(exhaust gasrecirculation)System thatrecirculatesexhaust gasto reduceemissions.gasketSeals thesurfacesbetween partsto preventleaks.vacuumgaugeMeasuresengine vacuumto diagnoseinternalproblems.cylinderheadThe top part ofthe engine thatcloses thecylinders andcontains valvesand spark plugs.air-fuelratioTheproportion ofair to fuel inthe mixture.crankshaftConverts theup-and-downmotion ofpistons intorotary motion.combustionchamberArea wherefuel and airare burnedto createpower.connectingrodConnectsthe pistonto thecrankshaft.oilfilterRemovescontaminantsfrom engineoil.sealPrevents oilor coolantfrom leakingout of rotatingparts.viscosityA measureof oil’sthickness orresistance toflow.sparkplugCreates aspark toignite theair/fuelmixture.OBD-II (on-boarddiagnostics)System thatmonitors andreportsenginefaults.valves(Intake/Exhaust)Control theflow of air/fuelmixture in andexhaustgases out.waterpumpCirculatescoolantthrough theengine andradiator.compressiontestChecks theengine’sability tocompressair/fuel.timingmarksReferencepoints usedto align thecamshaft andcrankshaft.camshaftOpens andcloses theengine’svalves at theright time.flywheelHelps keep theengine spinningsmoothly andconnects to thetransmission.DTC(diagnostictroublecode)A codeidentifyinga specificproblem.leak-downtestMeasureshow muchpressureleaks from acylinder.thermostatRegulatesenginetemperatureby controllingcoolant flow.compressionratioRatio betweencylinder volumeat bottom andtop of pistontravel.PCV(positivecrankcaseventilation)System thatremovesgases fromthecrankcase.radiatorCools theenginecoolant byair flow.knock(detonation)Uncontrolledexplosion offuel causingpinging ordamage.pistonMoves up anddown inside thecylinder tocreatecompressionand power.valveclearance(lash)The smallgap betweenthe valvestem androcker arm.torquewrenchTool used totighten boltsto a specifictightness.fuelpumpDelivers fuelfrom thetank to theinjectors.scantoolElectronicdevice usedto readtrouble codesand data.timingbelt /chainConnects thecrankshaft andcamshaft sovalves open atthe correcttime.shortblock /long blockTerms describingassembled enginesections (shortblock = lower end;long block =includes headsand valvetrain).fuelinjectorSprays fuelinto theengine forcombustion.oilpanHolds theengine oil atthe bottom ofthe engine.coolant /antifreezeFluid thatremovesheat fromthe engine.cylinderblockThe mainstructure of theengine that holdsthe cylinders andsupports otherparts.bearingReducesfriction betweenmoving engineparts (e.g.,crankbearings).oilpumpCirculatesengine oilto reducefriction.TDC (topdeadcenter)Point wherethe piston isat the top ofits stroke.EGR(exhaust gasrecirculation)System thatrecirculatesexhaust gasto reduceemissions.gasketSeals thesurfacesbetween partsto preventleaks.vacuumgaugeMeasuresengine vacuumto diagnoseinternalproblems.cylinderheadThe top part ofthe engine thatcloses thecylinders andcontains valvesand spark plugs.air-fuelratioTheproportion ofair to fuel inthe mixture.crankshaftConverts theup-and-downmotion ofpistons intorotary motion.combustionchamberArea wherefuel and airare burnedto createpower.connectingrodConnectsthe pistonto thecrankshaft.oilfilterRemovescontaminantsfrom engineoil.sealPrevents oilor coolantfrom leakingout of rotatingparts.viscosityA measureof oil’sthickness orresistance toflow.sparkplugCreates aspark toignite theair/fuelmixture.OBD-II (on-boarddiagnostics)System thatmonitors andreportsenginefaults.valves(Intake/Exhaust)Control theflow of air/fuelmixture in andexhaustgases out.waterpumpCirculatescoolantthrough theengine andradiator.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. Reference points used to align the camshaft and crankshaft.
    timing marks
  2. Opens and closes the engine’s valves at the right time.
    camshaft
  3. Helps keep the engine spinning smoothly and connects to the transmission.
    flywheel
  4. A code identifying a specific problem.
    DTC (diagnostic trouble code)
  5. Measures how much pressure leaks from a cylinder.
    leak-down test
  6. Regulates engine temperature by controlling coolant flow.
    thermostat
  7. Ratio between cylinder volume at bottom and top of piston travel.
    compression ratio
  8. System that removes gases from the crankcase.
    PCV (positive crankcase ventilation)
  9. Cools the engine coolant by air flow.
    radiator
  10. Uncontrolled explosion of fuel causing pinging or damage.
    knock (detonation)
  11. Moves up and down inside the cylinder to create compression and power.
    piston
  12. The small gap between the valve stem and rocker arm.
    valve clearance (lash)
  13. Tool used to tighten bolts to a specific tightness.
    torque wrench
  14. Delivers fuel from the tank to the injectors.
    fuel pump
  15. Electronic device used to read trouble codes and data.
    scan tool
  16. Connects the crankshaft and camshaft so valves open at the correct time.
    timing belt / chain
  17. Terms describing assembled engine sections (short block = lower end; long block = includes heads and valvetrain).
    short block / long block
  18. Sprays fuel into the engine for combustion.
    fuel injector
  19. Holds the engine oil at the bottom of the engine.
    oil pan
  20. Fluid that removes heat from the engine.
    coolant / antifreeze
  21. The main structure of the engine that holds the cylinders and supports other parts.
    cylinder block
  22. Reduces friction between moving engine parts (e.g., crank bearings).
    bearing
  23. Circulates engine oil to reduce friction.
    oil pump
  24. Point where the piston is at the top of its stroke.
    TDC (top dead center)
  25. System that recirculates exhaust gas to reduce emissions.
    EGR (exhaust gas recirculation)
  26. Seals the surfaces between parts to prevent leaks.
    gasket
  27. Measures engine vacuum to diagnose internal problems.
    vacuum gauge
  28. The top part of the engine that closes the cylinders and contains valves and spark plugs.
    cylinder head
  29. The proportion of air to fuel in the mixture.
    air-fuel ratio
  30. Converts the up-and-down motion of pistons into rotary motion.
    crankshaft
  31. Area where fuel and air are burned to create power.
    combustion chamber
  32. Connects the piston to the crankshaft.
    connecting rod
  33. Removes contaminants from engine oil.
    oil filter
  34. Prevents oil or coolant from leaking out of rotating parts.
    seal
  35. A measure of oil’s thickness or resistance to flow.
    viscosity
  36. Creates a spark to ignite the air/fuel mixture.
    spark plug
  37. System that monitors and reports engine faults.
    OBD-II (on-board diagnostics)
  38. Control the flow of air/fuel mixture in and exhaust gases out.
    valves (Intake/Exhaust)
  39. Circulates coolant through the engine and radiator.
    water pump
  40. Checks the engine’s ability to compress air/fuel.
    compression test