I. General Information

1. Course Title:
A8 Engine Performance II

2. Course Prefix & Number:
AUTM 1118

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 4

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 6

4. Course Description:

This course teaches the theory and repair of automotive engine systems. It includes ignition systems, emission controls, electronic engine controls, and engine performance diagnosis. This course provides a minimum of 125 clock hours of the 220 required NATEF clock hours.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

Northwest Community College, AMST 2202 Fuel and Exhaust Analysis, 2 credits
St. Cloud Community College, AUTO 2505 Engine Performance 2, 5 credits

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course fulfills a requirement for the following program(s):

Automotive Technology, Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate reading and listening skills	Determine testing sequence for a fault code that illuminates the malfunction indicator.
Utilize appropriate technology	Inspect and test EGR valve.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Remove, inspect, and test vacuum and electrical circuits, components and connections of fuel system; perform necessary action;
• Diagnose emissions and drivability problems caused by failure of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system; determine necessary action;
• Inspect and test positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) filter/breather cap, valve, tubes, orifices, and hoses; perform necessary action;
• Inspect and test components of early fuel evaporation control system; perform necessary action;
• Inspect and test electrical/electronically-operated components and circuits of air injection systems; perform necessary action;
• Inspect and test cold enrichment system and components; perform necessary action;
• Inspect and test fuel injectors;
• Perform fuel pump amperage test and graph using a lab scope;
• Inspect throttle body , air induction system, intake manifold and gaskets for vacuum leaks and /or unmetered air;
• Interpret diagnostic trouble codes (DTC's) and scan tool data related to the emissions control systems; determine necessary action;
• Describe the importance of running all OBDII monitors for repair verification; and
• Perform engine manifold pressure tests and determine necessary action.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Fuel and Air Induction Testing
• Fuel injector balance testing
• Engine condition and health testing
• Electronic throttle control Testing
• Powertrain control module data
• Exhaust system pressures
• Exhaust gas analysis and combustion efficiency
• Scan tool operation and use as a diagnostic tool
2. Emission Control Systems
• Positive crankcase ventilation system operation
• Evaporative emission control system operation
• Exhaust gas recirculation system operation
• Catalytic converter operation
• Emission standards in the United States
• Emission system related diagnostic fault codes
• OBD-2 System operation

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Fuel and Air Induction Testing
• Perform symptom based diagnostics
• Test engine condition using exhaust gas analyzer
• Install scan tool and use engine data to determine engine condition and health
• Perform alcohol in gasoline test
• Perform injector balance test with pressure gauge
• Perform chemical test for head gasket failure
• Perform injector driver and amperage tests using labscope
• Perform sensor waveform testing using labscope
• Remove and replace fuel injection control system components and verify proper operation
2. Emission Control Systems
• Perform function testing on exhaust gas recirculation system
• Perform function testing on evaporative emission control system
• Perform function testing on positive crankcase ventilation system
• Use scan tool to determine condition of emission control systems
• Remove and replace emission control system devices