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AMST 2230

Auto Diesel/Diesel Performance

Credits: 3

Description: This course will cover principles of automotive diesel engines, combustion chamber designs, injection pumps/injectors, and turbocharger operation. Aftermarket turbocharger, intake/exhaust systems and electronic performance systems are also covered. Prerequisite(s): None

Credit Breakdown: 2/1/0 (Lecture/Lab/On the job training)


Outline

This course should help you gain the following abilities and competencies.

Core Abilities

  1. Demonstrate thinking/active learning skills.
  2. Demonstrate career/computation skills.
  3. Demonstrate technology skills.

Competencies

  1. Exhibit profesionalism.
  2. Follow safety procedures.
  3. Describe automotive diesel engine operating principles.
  4. Describe diesel fuel and diesel fuel systems
  5. Service diesel fuel systems.
  6. Describe diesel engine emissions and emission systems.
  7. Describe basic diesel engine tests and dissassembly
  8. Describe timing drives,camshaft, valve train, and cylinder head systems.
  9. Describe lubrication and cooling systems.
  10. Describe intake, exhaust, and turbocharging systems.
  11. Service intake, exhaust, and turbocharging systems.
  12. Describe aftermarket performance systems.
  13. Service aftermarket performance systems.

Guidelines for Success

ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, learners are encouraged to register with the Learning Services Director in the Learning Enrichment Center for assistance with accommodations. It is the learner's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The college cannot assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to learners who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.¿¿CrLf¿¿¿¿CrLf¿¿

Last Updated: 2011-05-23