AUT 173 - Advanced Automotive Engine Repair
Last Date of Approval: 4-23-2021
3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 22.5
Total Lab Hours: 47
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0
Course Description:
This course provides an in-depth analysis of the gasoline engine to include diagnosis of head gaskets, timing chains/belts, valve adjustments, engine noises, and car internal engine diagnosis. This course also covers the removal and installation of engines.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: A student is to have completed all prior program courses with a “C” or better grade. Any exception will have to be approved in writing by the Program Coordinator and Department Chair. Because of changes in technology, students taking program over an extended period of time may be advised to retake courses to update skills and competencies.
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face
Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.
Course Fees: 0
Common Course Assessment(s): None
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Student Learning Outcomes: Students will perform the following:
1. General Engine Diagnosis
2. Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis
3. Repair Engine Related Service
Course Objectives:
1. Access and use service information to perform step-by-step diagnosis.
2. Adjust valves on engines with mechanical or hydraulic lifters.
3. Remove and replace timing belt; verify correct camshaft timing.
4. Inspect engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant, and other leaks; determine necessary action.
5. Diagnose abnormal engine noise or vibration concerns; determine necessary action.
6. Diagnose abnormal exhaust color, odor, and sound; determine necessary action.
7. Verify correct camshaft timing.
8. Perform cylinder cranking and running compression test; determine necessary action.
9. Perform cylinder leakage test; determine necessary action.
10. Identify causes of engine overheating.
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