Glossary / General

tolerances

12 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Tolerances are the small differences allowed when parts are made. If tolerances are tight, everything fits together better and the car runs smoother.

Technical Definition

In automotive manufacturing, tolerances refer to the acceptable limits of variation in dimensions and fit between parts. Tight tolerances mean components are produced with high precision, leading to smoother operation and better performance.

Hear It Discussed

"An assembler might suggest a better way to check tolerances, small changes, tiny refinements, but multiplied across thousands of workers day after day, they produced something incredible."
S2 Ep1: The Golden Era of JDM: Prologue Past Gas 16:28

"I feel like that's it's like a lot of it's it's the essentials are there just improving details here, lights, tolerances, cleaning things up"
The Best Car In The World! - DWA! Podcast Ep. #930 Driving While Awesome 18:40

"Maybe, maybe they're relaxing some of the tolerances just to allow a little bit more lubrication, a little bit more flow, right?"
The Tundra Engine Recall Is Confusing! Here's The Latest! | Ep. 334 TFL Talkin' Trucks 12:24