Automotive engine performance and diagnosis.

This course focuses on the skills and knowledge required to analyze, maintain, and troubleshoot automotive engine performance systems. Students will learn how fuel, ignition, air intake, emission control, and electronic management systems affect engine operation. Emphasis is placed on engine performance diagnostics, use of specialized tools and equipment, electronic control systems, and emission compliance. Through a combination of classroom theory and hands-on shop practice, students develop the ability to efficiently identify and repair engine performance problems to ensure vehicles run smoothly and efficiently.

What You’ll Learn

• Basic engine operation and internal combustion theory.
• Factors affecting engine performance: air, fuel, compression, spark, and timing.
• Fuel and Air Delivery Systems
• Ignition Systems
• Engine Management and Sensors
• Emissions Control Systems
• Diagnostic Tools and Techniques
• Performance Testing