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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AUTI 160 - Diesel Engine Theory and Service
PROGRAM: Automotive Service
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Operation of the diesel engine and the differences between a diesel and gas engine. Also includes instruction on shop equipment, fuels, oils, lubrication, and cooling system.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate proper shop safety practices while servicing engines.
- Identify tools and equipment used in engine service.
- Identify the type of fuel and lubricating oil required for a diesel engine.
- Identify and service the cold starting aid system.
- Identify service procedures for coolant and fuel heaters.
- Perform preventative maintenance to the fuel system and lubricating system.
- Adjust or measure valve and/or engine brake clearance.
- Inspect cooling system and components for needed repair.
- Identify and/or perform injector replacement procedures.
- Identify high pressure fuel system components.
- Use a scan tool for engine service.
- Identify new emission controls and serviceability.
- Identify Urea systems components.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Shop safety
- Tools, precision tools and fasteners
- Engine designs
- Principles of operation
- Fuel supply systems
- Fuel injection systems
- Lubrication systems
- Cooling systems
- Engine repair procedures
- Cold starting systems
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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