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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?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

________ 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?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

39. If a customer pays 40% on a repair bill totaling $465.00, what would this initial down payment equal?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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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