Course Syllabus - Automotive Technology 261- Engine Performance - Spring 2010
Course Times:
Tuesday - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Thursday - 12:00pm - 5:00pm (you come to both classes!)
Instructor:
Assistant Professor, Dan Reed
Automotive Technology
(267) 299-5874
(I will always reply to your e-mail, if you did not get a reply, I did not get it!)
Office Hours: - (For tutoring or additional help please contact me)
Room 155 - WPRC ATC
8am to 8:30am and 3:30pm to 4pm Monday and Wednesday
10am to 12am Tuesday and Thursday, Friday by appointment only.
Description:
AT 261, a course in automotive engine performance provides a basic foundation in theory, maintenance, and repair of automotive air induction, fuel, ignition, and timing systems. The course teaches the basic theories such as atmospheric pressures, vacuum and venturi principals, which must be understood prior to working with the components and systems. Knowledge of basic engine operation and electrical systems is required. Emphasis is placed upon subject matter recommended by industry through the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). This course is designed to help students prepare for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exam in: Engine Performance. AT 261 incorporates substantial “hands on” training. Students will disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble an automobile gas engine air induction, fuel, ignition, and timing systems.
Course Outline:
Tue Jan 19 / Chapter 3. Gasoline Engine Operation, Parts, and SpecificationsThu Jan 21 / Chapter 3. Gasoline Engine Operation, Parts, and Specifications
Tue Jan 26 / Chapter 5. Gasoline / Chapter 7. Diesel and Biodiesel Fuel
Thu Jan 28 / Chapter 8. Cooling System Operation and Diagnosis / Chapter 10. Intake and Exhaust Systems
Tue Feb 2 / Chapter 11. Variable Valve Timing Systems
Thu Feb 4 / Chapter 12. Turbocharging and Supercharging/ Chapter 13. Engine Condition Diagnosis
Tue Feb 9 / Chapter 13. Engine Condition Diagnosis / Chapter 14. In-Vehicle Engine Service
Thu Feb 11 / Chapter 14. In-Vehicle Engine Service
Tue Feb 16 / NO CLASSES
Thu Feb 18 / Unit Test - Chapters 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 - Ford Tests!!!
Tue Feb 23 / Chapter 16. Ignition System Components and Operation
Thu Feb 25 / Chapter 17. Ignition System Diagnosis and Service
Tue Mar 2 / Chapter 26. Fuel Pumps, Lines, and Filters
Thu Mar 4 /
Chapter 27. Fuel-Injection Components and Operation
Tue Mar 9 / No Class – Spring Break!Thu Mar 11 / No Class – Spring Break!
Tue Mar 16 / Chapter 30. Fuel-Injection System Diagnosis and Service
Thu Mar 18 / Chapter 30. Fuel-Injection System Diagnosis and Service
Tue Mar 23 / Unit Test Chapters 16, 17, 26, 27, and 30 - Ford Tests!!!
Thu Mar 25 / Chapter 18. Computer and Network Fundamentals
Tue Mar 30 / Chapter 20. Temperature Sensors
Thu Apr 1 / Chapter 21. Throttle Position (TP) Sensors
Tue Apr 6 / Chapter 22. MAP/BARO Sensors
Thu Apr 8 / Chapter 23. Mass Air Flow Sensors
Tue Apr 13 / Chapter 24. Oxygen Sensors
Thu Apr 15 / Chapter 29. Electronic Throttle Control System
Tue Apr 20 / Chapter 19. Onboard Diagnosis / Chapter 33. Scan Tools and Engine Performance Diagnosis
Thu Apr 22 / Chapter 19. Onboard Diagnosis / Chapter 33. Scan Tools and Engine Performance Diagnosis
Tue Apr 27 / Chapter 31. Vehicle Emission Standards and Testing
Thu Apr 29 / Chapter 32. Emission Control Devices Operation and Diagnosis
Tue May 4 / Final Exam - Chapters 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 31, and 32 - Ford Tests!!!
Ford Tests and Due Dates: Certifications are to be handed in as part of your test grade, they are due at the start of the test. LATE TESTS WILL COUNT AS A ZERO! It is strongly suggested the student allow ample time for the online tests. They may be taken as many times as needed until you pass the test with an 80%. The website is - FordTechService.com - Don’t wait to take them all at the end!
1st test
Automotive Fundamentals
TF1010008C Engine Performance
Engine Repair
32S03W0 Base Engine Operation and Diagnosis
2nd test
Engine Performance
31S01W0 Ignition System Theory and Operation
31S02W0 Fuel and Air Inlet System Theory and Operation
3rd and final test
Engine Performance
31S03W0 Exhaust/Emission System Theory and Operation
31S04W0 Ignition/Fuel and Air Inlet System Relationships
IF ANY FORD TESTS ARE INCOMPLETE AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER, YOU WILL RECEIVE A 0 (Zero) for the FINAL!
Required Student Texts:
Automotive Engine Performance, 3rd Edition (With NATEF Task Sheets)
By James D. Halderman
ISBN-10: 0-13-611608-6ISBN-13: 978-0-13-611608-0
Published by Prentice Hall © 2010, Pub. Date: Sep 18, 2009 , Format: Kit/Package/ShrinkWrap
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING WITH YOU - TO TAKE THIS CLASS:
Classroom Text - AND A SIMPLE CALCULATOR - YOU MAY NOT USE A CELL PHONE!!
Pen or Pencil
Headphones for computer based training
Notebook w/folder pocket
Safety Glasses
Work boots or leather shoes with an oil resistant sole.
Student Evaluation:
In terms of learning outcomes, student evaluation will be based on the following:
Unit Exams (60%) (Unit Test 1, 2, Final Exam, and Online Certifications)
Labs, Homework, Classroom participation and shop evaluation (20%)
Attendance (20%)
GradeCourse Numerical Average “Real Life”
A90-100Outstanding, “You’re going places!”
B80-89A very good worker.
C70-79You do what needs to get done.
D60-69Passed up for raises, and promotions.
F59 and below“Your FIRED!”
Laboratory and Homework Assignments:
Students will be required to complete at least one lab and homework assignment for each section of study. Students must do their own work; copying or plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in ejection from the course. Based on the time constraints of some of the labs, missed labs may or may NOT be able to be made up by a student!
Homework must be typed; late homework will not be accepted! Homework is typically gone over at the start of class.
In order to gain credit for a lab, you MUST come to class on time, and participate in the lab for the ENTIRE class period!
Labs must be 100% complete. Any blank answers will result in a ZERO for that lab.
Exams:
The exams will evaluate what the students have completed in the classroom and the lab. They will consist of short answer questions based on ASE-related test material and sample questions. Students will also have to perform hands-on based testing and demonstrate to the instructor lab-learned skills. Students caught cheating on exams, test, or quizzes will receive a zero (0) test grade for that test. Due to the fast pace of the class, missed tests cannot be made up. If you are absent on a test day, you will have to write a 5 page paper based on a topic chosen by the instructor. This paper will be due two classes from the day you return to class. If you are absent from the final exam, you will receive a zero. If your paper is not handed in at its due date, you will receive a zero.
Attendance and Preparation:
Students will be encouraged to treat the educational process like gainful employment with compensation being a comparable grade. Attendance is mandatory. Only an excused absence can be made up at a later time. If it is deemed that the student is abusing the use of excused absences, this privilege will be revoked. If you are unable to attend a class or will be late, please call me. The Community College of Philadelphia states that missing four (4) classes is worth two weeks of missed work. The student SHOULD DROP from this course at that time.
Roll will be taken every day at the start of class time. If you are late, it will be counted as an absence. Absences will be marked as 20 points off of the student’s attendance grade. This equates to about 1 point off your final grade.
Lockers and changing areas are available to students in the rest rooms of the Automotive Technology Center. It is strongly advised that students bring a change of "work clothes" for lab periods and wear appropriate "shop-durable," closed-toed footwear. A student wearing inappropriate clothing and/or footwear will NOT be able to participate in a lab. This is done for the safety of the student.
Cell phones:
Cell phones must be turned off while class is in session for both lab and theory sessions. A cell phone that generates noise interrupts the learning process for all students and the instructor. You will also loose 5 points for each time class is interrupted on your next test. Students’ texting in class will also loose points. Texting in class while lecture or tests are in session are not permitted!
Special Needs
Students who are registered with the Center on Disabilities must inform the instructor by the end of the first week of classes if special accommodations are requested.
Automotive Technology Program
Failure to follow these rules can lead to personal injury, loss of property or life.
General Shop Safety Rules
EYES
Appropriate eye protection must be worn at all times in the shop and lab area.
Eye protection must be worn in this building where an eye danger is present.
When welding or cutting with a torch use welding goggles or facemask to protect against
flash.
FEET
Appropriate footwear must be worn in the shop and lab areas. Appropriate footwear must have an oil resistant sole. Leather boots or shoes with steel toes are preferred.
Open toe footwear (sandals), sneakers, or heels are not permitted in the shop or lab areas.
CLOTHING
Appropriate clothing must be worn in the shop and lab areas at all times. Long pants must be worn. Any loose clothing must be tied back or secured (long shirts, ties, or jackets).
HANDS
Chemical resistant gloves must be worn when handling acid, solvent, or any other chemical the poses an exposure health threat. Please see the MSDS chart for more information. Leather gloves should be used for welding or handling hot items.
HAIR
Long hair must be tied back and tucked into a shirt collar.
EARS
Use hearing protection while using air tools or near loud equipment.
FIRE/FIRST AID
Know the location of fire extinguishers and first aid station.
SMOKING is NOT permitted anywhere in the building at all times.
Beware of open flame, sparks or other ignition sources.
EXHAUST
If a car is running make sure exhaust vent system is hooked up and operational.
DRIVING
You must have a valid drivers license and the supervision of either an instructor or the
Instructional aid to move a vehicle in the shop. This includes test-drives and moving
Vehicles on and off the lifts. Vehicles MUST be driven in a safe courteous manor.
TOOLS
Do NOT leave hand tools on floors or near machinery.
ALWAYS use the right tool for the job.
Best Practices
Everyday in class part of your grade (the classroom participation grade) and a requirement for our NATEF certification, you will be expected to;
· Come to class on time!
· Come to class with a pen or pencil!
· Come to class with required reading, forms, labs, or NATEF sheets!
· Come to class with a notebook!
· Wear safety classes at all times while in the shop, lab areas or while using ANY tools!
· Use fender covers on vehicles!
· Clean up all garbage and put all used tools for that lab back in the proper place - or where they came from!
· Wear shop appropriate footwear - no open toed sandals or shoes!
· Proper shop attire should be worn to every class!! (i.e. No shorts.)
· If you are working on you own vehicle after class and your work area is not clean after you leave. Your course grade will drop one full letter.
NOT FOLLOWING THESE GUIDELINES CAUSES YOUR FINAL GRADE TO DROP!
Examples:
Being constantly late for class = 1 pt off final grades each offence
Not having safety glasses (and having to borrow them) = 1 pt off final grade, for two times.
AFTER TWO times, you will be told (not asked!) to not participate in the lab for that day, and loose all class participation credit for that day, and you will have to make up the lab at a later date (if you can) this works out to about 3 points being dropped off your final grade.
Asking me “if I have a pen” = 1 pt off final grades each offence
Being reminded to wear safety glasses in a lab setting = 1 pt off final grades each offence
Not coming to class prepared (missing paperwork, labs, or calculator) = 1 pt off final grades each offence
Missing class = 2 points to drop, A day with homework = 4 points off your final grade
Missing or late Ford tests = 4 points off your final grade
1
NATEF Task List - Automotive Technology 261 - Engine Performance
CCP NumberVIII. ENGINE PERFORMANCE
A. General Engine Diagnosis
3911. Identify and interpret engine performance concern; determine necessary action. P-1 (AT 181)(AT 261)
3922. Research applicable vehicle and service information, such as engine management system operation, vehicle service history, service precautions, and technical service bulletins. P-1 (AT 181)(AT 261)
3933. Locate and interpret vehicle and major component identification numbers (VIN, vehicle certification labels, and calibration decals). P-1 (AT 181)(AT 261)
4256. Diagnose abnormal exhaust color, odor, and sound; determine necessary action. P-2 (AT 181)(AT 261)
3947. Perform engine absolute (vacuum/boost) manifold pressure tests; determine necessary action. P-1 (AT 181)(AT 261)
3958. Perform cylinder power balance test; determine necessary action. P-1 (AT 181)(AT 261)
3969. Perform cylinder compression tests; determine necessary action. P-1 (AT 181)(AT 261)
39710. Perform cylinder leakage test; determine necessary action. P-1 (AT 181)(AT 261)
39811. Diagnose engine mechanical, electrical, electronic, fuel, and ignition concerns with an oscilloscope and/or engine diagnostic equipment; determine necessary action. P-1 (AT 261)
39912. Prepare 4 or 5 gas analyzer; inspect and prepare vehicle for test, and obtain exhaust readings; interpret readings, and determine necessary action. P-1 (AT 261)
40013. Verify engine operating temperature; determine necessary action. P-1 (AT 261)
B. Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair
4271. Retrieve and record stored OBD I diagnostic trouble codes; clear codes. P-2 (AT 261)
4042. Retrieve and record stored OBD II diagnostic trouble codes; clear codes. P-1 (AT 261)
3. Diagnose the causes of emissions or driveability concerns resulting from malfunctions in the computerized engine control system with stored diagnostic trouble codes. P-1 (AT 261)
4067 Obtain and interpret scan tool data. P-1 (AT 261)
4078. Access and use service information to perform step-by-step diagnosis. P-1 (AT 261)
C. Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair
4081. Diagnose ignition system related problems such as no-starting, hard starting, engine misfire, poor driveability, spark knock, power loss, poor mileage, and emissions concerns on vehicles with electronic ignition (distributorless) systems; determine necessary action. P-1 (AT 261)
4092. Diagnose ignition system related problems such as no-starting, hard starting, engine misfire, poor driveability, spark knock, power loss, poor mileage, and emissions concerns on vehicles with distributor ignition (DI) systems; determine necessary action. P-1 (AT 261)
4293. Inspect and test ignition primary circuit wiring and solid state components; perform necessary action. P-2 (AT 261)
4424. Inspect, test and service distributor. P-3 (AT 261)
4116. Inspect and test ignition coil(s); perform necessary action. P-1 (AT 261)
4437. Check and adjust ignition system timing and timing advance/retard (where applicable). P-3 (AT 261)
4108. Inspect and test ignition system pick-up sensor or triggering devices; perform necessary action P-1 (AT 261)
D. Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair
4122. Diagnose hot or cold no-starting, hard starting, poor driveability, incorrect idle speed, poor idle, flooding, hesitation, surging, engine misfire, power loss, stalling, poor mileage, dieseling, and emissions problems on vehicles with injection-type fuel systems; determine necessary action. P-1 (AT 261)
4134. Inspect and test mechanical and electrical fuel pumps and pump control systems for pressure, regulation and volume; perform necessary action. P-1 (AT 261)
4145. Replace fuel filters. P-1 (AT 261)
4317. Inspect throttle body, air induction system, intake manifold and gaskets for vacuum leaks and/or unmetered air. P-2 (AT 261)
4328. Inspect and test fuel injectors. P-2 (AT 261)
4339. Check idle speed and fuel mixture. P-2 (AT 261)
44710. Adjust idle speed and fuel mixture. P-3 (AT 261)
43411. Inspect the integrity of the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipes, muffler(s), catalytic converter(s), resonator(s), tail pipe(s), and heat shield(s); perform necessary action. P-2 (AT 261)
41512. Perform exhaust system back-pressure test; determine necessary action. P-1 (AT 261)
E. Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair
1. Positive Crankcase Ventilation
4351. Diagnose oil leaks, emissions, and driveability problems resulting from malfunctions in the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system; determine necessary action. P-2 (AT 261)
4362. Inspect, test and service positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) filter/breather cap, valve, tubes, orifices, and hoses; perform necessary action. P-2 (AT 261)
2. Exhaust Gas Recirculation
4161. Diagnose emissions and driveability problems caused by malfunctions in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system; determine necessary action. P-1 (AT 261)
4372. Inspect, test, service and replace components of the EGR system, including EGR tubing, exhaust passages, vacuum/pressure controls, filters and hoses; perform necessary action. P-2 (AT 261)
3. Exhaust Gas Treatment
4174. Inspect and test catalytic converter performance. P-1 (AT 261)
1