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AUTO 201 Engine Systems

15 credits


This course focuses on the understanding, diagnosis, repair, and servicing of automotive engines and cooling systems utilizing industry standards, techniques, and equipment. Students will also understand diagnosis and repair of automotive air conditioning and heating systems utilizing industry standards, techniques, and equipment.

NOTE: AUTO 201 requires a certification. The certification test is a EPA Section 609 certification for Recover, Recycle, and Rechange of A/C systems. There are numerous sites to get the certification. Please see below link. All tests will require a SSN. 

https://www.epa.gov/mvac/section-609-technician-training-and-certification-programs

Prerequisites: AUTO 150  

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

  • Perform preliminary engine testing such as compression testing, leak down testing, vacuum test, and relative cylinder performance
  • Describe construction and identify components of most types of engine and cooling systems
  • Describe the technology and conduct measurements on most types of engine systems
  • Perform pressure testing of cooling systems and radiator caps
  • Remove and replace typical engine and cooling system components using the proper tools and techniques
  • Remove and replace engines using the proper tools and techniques
  • Analyze engine noises and vibrations
  • Use common types of shop equipment dealing with measuring and testing engine and cooling systems
  • Apply the knowledge of hazardous material laws and processes to their training and future employment
  • Apply the knowledge of safety laws and common sense safety to engine removal and replacement and other life applications
  • Remove and replace A/C components
  • Retrofit R12 systems to R134A
  • Service A/C systems
  • Analyze A/C noises and vibrations
  • Demonstrate communication and customer relation skills needed to interact professionally with employers, customers, and colleagues

Total Hours: 250 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 200