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 40 (or placement into MATH 87 or higher) and ABED 46 (or placement into ENGL 93 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