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Chapter
pter
Automotive Measurement
and Math
Name _________________________________________________________________________ Date _________________________
Instructor _____________________________________________________________________ Score ________________________
Objective: After studying this chapter, you will be able to understand basic math skills and how they are
applied to automotive measurements.
Measuring Systems
1. The two measuring systems are the _____ system and _________________________________________________
the _____ system.
_________________________________________________
2. Which measuring system is used by most countries?
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3. Our customary system originated from sizes taken _________________________________________________
from parts of the _____.
4. Conversion between metric units is always based on a ____________________________________________
power of _____.
5. A measuring system _____ is needed when changing _________________________________________________
from one measuring system to another.
6. What type of chart is commonly used to find equivalent values for fractional inches, decimal inches, and
millimeters?
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7. What are the equivalent metric values for the following?
(A) 1″ = _____ mm _________________________________________________
(B) 3.5″ = _____ mm _________________________________________________
(C) 1 psi = _____ kPa _________________________________________________
(D) 1/2 quart = _____ liter _________________________________________________
(E) 55 mph = _____ km/h _________________________________________________
Measuring Tools
8. A(n) _____, or scale, is frequently used to make _________________________________________________
low-precision linear measurements.
9. A(n) _____ normally has lines representing millimeters. _________________________________________________
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10. A(n) _____, or tape rule, is sometimes needed for _________________________________________________
large distance measurements during body, suspension,
and exhaust system repairs.
11. Label the parts of the vernier caliper illustrated below.
(A) ____________________________________________
A (B) ____________________________________________
(C) ____________________________________________
(D) ____________________________________________
F
(E) ____________________________________________
B (F) ____________________________________________
12. List three types of mikes used in automotive service and repair.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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13. A(n) _____ micrometer is used for measuring external _________________________________________________
dimensions, diameters, or thicknesses.
14. Describe how to use an inside micrometer.
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________ 15. When using a micrometer, you should _____.
(A) cradle the frame in the palm of your hand and turn the thimble with your finger
(B) check the accuracy after a long period of use
(C) never drop or overtighten a micrometer
(D) All of the above.
16. A(n) _____ gauge is used to measure small clearances _________________________________________________
or gaps between parts.
17. List two basic types of feeler gauges.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Name _________________________________________________________________________
18. A(n) _____ indicator is used to measure part _________________________________________________
movement in thousandths of an inch.
19. What are the automotive service applications of a dial indicator?
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20. Specifications are normally given in _____ when _________________________________________________
measuring rotation of a part or an angle formed by
a part.
21. What is another word for temperature gauge?
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
22. Identify the following types of torque wrenches.
(A) ______________________________ (B) ______________________________ (C) ______________________________
(D) ______________________________
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For questions 23–26, match the following terms and identifying phrases.
________ 23. Used to measure tire air pressure, fuel pump pressure, air (A) Vacuum gauge
conditioning system pressure, or engine compression stroke (B) Hole gauge
pressure.
(C) Pressure gauge
________ 24. Used to measure negative vacuum in an engine’s intake manifold. (D) Telescoping gauge
________ 25. Used to measure internal part bores or openings.
________ 26. Used for measuring very small holes in parts.
Review of Shop Math
27. The result of an addition problem is called the _____. _________________________________________________
28. Solve the following addition problem. _________________________________________________
654
765
644
+ 342
29. The amount that is left after subtracting is called _________________________________________________
the _____.
30. Solve the following subtraction problem. _________________________________________________
876
– 645
31. The number being divided in a division problem is _________________________________________________
called the _____.
32. A car parts store pays $980.00 for ten U-joints. How much does each U-joint cost?
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33. The result of a multiplication problem is called the _____. _________________________________________________
34. A customer is told that the six fuel injectors in his/her car need to be replaced. Each injector costs $46.00.
What will it cost to replace the six injectors?
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35. Look at the following fraction. Which number is the denominator?
5
8
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36. Solve the following decimal problems.
(A) 2.5 _________________________________________________
765.7
543.6
+ 298.0
(B) 342.80 _________________________________________________
× 542.54
(C) 63.70 _________________________________________________
– 42.90
(D) 70.105 ÷ 35 = _________________________________________________
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Name _________________________________________________________________________
Percentages
37. How do you convert a percentage to decimal format?
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38. If a new strut assembly costs $137.75 and the sales tax is 8%, what would be the total cost of the part?
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39. If a customer pays 40% on a repair bill totaling $465.00, what would this initial down payment equal?
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40. If the compression test on an engine results in readings of 160 psi, 155 psi, 152 psi, and 150 psi, and the
manufacturer specifies that there be no more than 8% variation between readings, does this engine pass
its compression test?
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Ratios
41. A mathematical expression comparing two numbers ____________________________________________
is called a(n) _____.
42. Describe a gear ratio of 8:1 in terms of the revolutions of each gear.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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