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Catalog 2024-2025

AUTO 241 Engine Performance

15 credits
This course focuses on the understanding, analysis, and repair of automotive ignition systems, fuel delivery systems, emission systems, the onboard diagnostic system, and automotive computer control devices utilizing industry standards and techniques.

Prerequisites: AUTO 110  and AUTO 230  

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

  • Perform non-invasive engine mechanical tests related to diagnosing drivability problems
  • Use manufacturer flow chart testing sequences and apply knowledge to diagnosing problems and repairing customer vehicles
  • Identify fuel chemistry, types, additives, and refining process
  • Identify the combustion process and the effect of air/fuel ratios on emission control
  • Identify construction and operation of fuel delivery components and make proper test of electrical fuel pumps on fuel injection systems
  • Remove and replace components on typical fuel systems
  • Identify computerized fuel management systems by manufacturer and apply knowledge to the diagnosis and repair of fuel management systems
  • Diagnose fuel injection related drivability problems and making repairs and adjustments as necessary
  • Apply the knowledge of standard & tuned port induction systems to diagnose intake volumetric efficiency problems
  • Identify exhaust system and volumetric efficiency problems
  • Identify forced induction systems both turbocharger and supercharger systems including intercoolers and waste gates
  • Use logical testing sequences and apply knowledge to diagnosing problems and repairing customer vehicles
  • Identify vehicle emissions and their relationship to each other
  • Identify manufactures typical computer control network systems
  • Diagnose automotive computer systems

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