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AUT 4012 - Engine Performance II


Clock Hours: 70

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Industry Certifications ASE Engine Performance certification

Course Description:
In this course students are taught to diagnose and repair today’s complicated engine and powertrain management systems. Topics include: general engine diagnosis, ignition systems, fuel and air systems, emissions systems, computerized engine controls, and engine electrical systems. Special emphasis is placed on the computer and the different systems it controls. The course prepares students for the Engine Performance Technician certification test administered by ASE.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

 

A. Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems (ASE task section D)

  1. Identify fuel, air induction, and exhaust system components and configurations.
  2. Replace fuel filter(s) where applicable.
  3. Inspect, service, or replace air filters, filter housings, and intake duct work.
  4. Inspect integrity of the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, muffler(s), catalytic converter(s), resonator(s), tail pipe(s), and heat shields; determine needed action.
  5. Inspect condition of exhaust system hangers, brackets, clamps, and heat shields; determine needed action.
  6. Check and refill diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
  7. Check fuel for quality, composition, and contamination; determine needed action.
  8. Inspect and test fuel pump(s) and pump control system for pressure, regulation, and volume; determine needed action.
  9. Inspect throttle body, air induction system, intake manifold and gaskets for vacuum leaks and/or unmetered air.
  10. Inspect, test, and/or replace fuel injectors on low and high pressure systems.
  11. Verify proper idle speed; determine needed action.
  12. Perform exhaust system back pressure test; determine needed action.

 

B. Emissions Control Systems (ASE task section E)

 

  1. Identify emission control system components and configurations.
  2. Inspect, test, service, and/or replace positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) filter/breather, valve, tubes, orifices, and hoses; determine needed action.
  3. Diagnose oil leaks, emissions, and drive-ability concerns caused by the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system; determine needed action.
  4. Diagnose emissions and drive-ability concerns caused by the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system; inspect, test, service, and/or replace electrical/electronic sensors, controls, wiring, tubing, exhaust passages, vacuum/pressure controls, filter, and hoses of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system; determine needed action.
  5. Inspect and test electrical/electronically operated components and circuits of secondary air injection systems; determine needed action.
  6. Diagnose emission and drive-ability concerns cause by catalytic converter system; determine needed action.
  7. Diagnose emissions and drive-ability concerns caused by the evaporative emissions control (EVAP) system; determine needed action.
  8. Interpret diagnostic trouble codes (DTC’s) and scan tool data related to the emissions control systems; determine needed action.