Fundamentals of Automotive Technology

Car/Automotive Technology Basics

Automotive Industry: Jobs/Careers

• Learning Goals
• The Automotive Industry
• Job Classifications
• Automotive Related Career Opportunities
• Training for a Career in Automotive Service
• ASE Certification
• Terminology
• Summary / QUIZ

Shop / Workplace Skills

• Learning Goals; Employment : How to Seek and Apply for...
• Accepting Employment
• Automotive Technician: On-the-Job; Communications
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
• Professionalism; Interpersonal Relationships
• Terminology, Summary, Exam

Basics of Automotive Systems

• Learning Goals; Some History
• Evolution of Design; Body Shapes
• The Engine and Engine Systems
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Heating / Air-Conditioning / Ventilation Systems
• Drivetrain; Running Gear
• Multi-fuel, Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
• Terminology, Summary, QUIZ

Automotive Shop/Garage Equipment + Hand/Power Tools

• LEARNING GOALS; Measuring Systems
• Automotive Fasteners
• Measuring Instruments/Tools
• Hand Tools for Automotive Use
• Garage/Shop Equipment
• Power Tools for Automotive Use
• Automotive Jacks / Lifts
• Automotive Service Information
• Terminology; Unit Summary; QUIZ

DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT + SPECIAL TOOLS

• LEARNING GOALS; Objectives; Engine Repair Tools
• Electrical/Electronic System Tools
• Engine Performance Tools
• Transmission / Driveline Tools
• Suspension / Steering Tools
• Brake System Tools
• Heating + Air-Conditioning Tools
• Terminology / Summary / Quiz

Working Safely in the Auto Shop

• Learning Goals; Personal Safety
• Tool + Equipment Safety
• Work Area Safety
• Manuf Warnings + Govt Regs; Right-to-Know Law
• Terminology, Summary, QUIZ

Automotive Preventive Maintenance and Basic Services

• Learning Goals
• Repair Orders
• Vehicle Identification
• Preventive Maintenance
• Basic Services
• Hybrid Vehicles
• Additional Preventive Maintenance Checks
• Terminology
• Summary
• QUIZ

ENGINES

Automotive Engine Designs and Diagnosis

• Goals
• Introduction to Engines
• Engine Classifications
• Engine Measurement and Performance
• Diesel Engines
• Other Automotive Power Plants
• Engine Identification
• Engine Diagnostics
• Evaluating the Engine’s Condition; Noise Diagnosis
• Case Study
• Terminology / Summary / QUIZ / ASE-Style Review Questions

Engine Disassembly and Cleaning

• Learning Goals; Removing an Engine
• Engine Disassembly + Inspection
• Cleaning Engine Parts
• Crack Detection
• Example Study / Terms / Summary / QUIZ / ASE-Style Review Questions

Lower End Theory and Service

• Goals
• Short Block Disassembly
• Cylinder Block
• Cylinder Block Reconditioning
• Camshafts
• Crankshaft
• Crankshaft Inspection and Rebuilding
• Installing Main Bearings and Crankshaft
• Piston and Piston Rings
• Installing Pistons and Connecting Rods
• Inspection of Camshaft and Related Parts
• Installation of Camshaft and Related Parts
• Crankshaft and Camshaft Timing
• Oil Pumps
• Oil Pump Service
• Installing the Oil Pump
• Example Study
• Terminology
• Summary
• Quiz
• ASE Questions

Upper End Theory and Service

• Objectives
• Cylinder Head
• Combustion Chamber
• Intake and Exhaust Valves
• Variable Valve Timing
• Cylinder Head Disassembly
• Inspection of the Valve Train
• Servicing Cylinder Heads
• Reconditioning Valves
• Valve Guide Reconditioning
• Reconditioning Valve Seats
• Valve Stem Seals
• Assembling the Cylinder Head
• Example Study
• Terminology
• Summary
• QUIZ
• ASE Questions

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