AUTO 138 - Auto Engine Performance I

Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): AUTO 125
Corequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): None

This course includes the theory of operation, construction, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of basic engine performance systems. This encompasses: gasoline composition; fuel tanks, lines, filters, fuel pumps, manifolds, exhaust system, air intake system, introduction to electronic fuel injection and automotive ignition systems. The laboratory component of the course will include various activities that follow the Engine Performance task list of the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Demonstrate entry level knowledge and comprehension of the construction and operation of various automotive and light duty truck systems.
Apply operational knowledge to the diagnosis of faults in various automotive and light duty truck systems.
Maintain, diagnose and repair all gasoline engine fuel system components, emission control devices and engine performance systems on various automobiles and light duty trucks.
Maintain, diagnose and repair automotive and light duty truck gasoline engines.
Demonstrate entry level employability and safety skills.
Provide verbal and written diagnosis and repair descriptions.