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    Mar 29, 2024  
Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AUTO 124 Maintenance Procedures

2 credits
This course focuses on the understanding of periodic maintenance intervals and procedures utilizing industry standards, techniques, and equipment.

Prerequisites: ABED 040  (or placement into MATH 087  or higher) and ABED 046  (or placement into ENGL 093  or higher)

Corequisites: AUTO 120  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  • Work with customer to accurately fill out repair orders
  • Perform a visual inspection
  • Perform an on-the-ground safety checklist
  • Accurately fill out car care service form
  • Use flat-rate manual to create an estimate of repair cost
  • Safely perform battery service
  • Safely perform battery jump starting
  • Safely perform battery charging-on or off the vehicle
  • Identify/inspect/replace accessory drive belts, and coolant hoses
  • Inspect operation of the lighting system
  • Perform headlight adjusting with aiming tools
  • Perform cooling system inspection
  • Check and correct coolant level
  • Check oil levels in engine, drive axle, standard transmission/transaxle
  • Identify parts of the oil filter
  • Check automatic transmission fluid (ATF) level
  • Safely raise and support a vehicle using a floor jack and jack stands
  • Safely raise a vehicle using a frame-contact lift
  • Change engine oil and filter
  • Perform chassis lubrication
  • Identify major under car  service components
  • Perform a complete, mileage specific, maintenance and inspection service

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

  • be prepared for employment in automotive dealership service centers, independent repair shops, and specialty or customized shops
  • be prepared to succeed on the ASE Certification exam
  • operate precision automotive diagnostic and repair equipment
  • interpret repair manuals and computer-based programs dealing with specifications and repair procedures
  • demonstrate good public relations with customers and colleagues
  • skillfully use tools and equipment

Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 10 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20