Glossary / General

tolerance

6 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s the small acceptable difference in size when parts are made, so they still fit together properly.

Technical Definition

Tolerance in manufacturing is the allowable variation in dimensions that still ensures parts fit together correctly. Tight tolerances mean components must be built very precisely.

Hear It Discussed

"...we build Range Rover doors to a 9mm tolerance. As I said electric windows can tell you a lot about a car..."
Richard Porter aka Sniff Petrol with yet more elite-level car geekery The Intercooler 07:02

"[524.8s] I need you to identify one tolerance. [527.1s] What are you letting something slide? [530.0s] Where are you letting something slide?"
Your Crew Isn’t the Problem - You Are [E256] Chris Cotton Weekly Blitz 08:44

"“And it might it's just a little variance of shape or or tolerance. And you're looking for hundreds of thousands is…”"
Jimmy Fennig Talks Bobby Allison’s Daytona 500 Win & Career-Ending Crash The Dale Jr. Download 04:49