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Engine Performance I

Course Course Title Class Lab/ Shop Clinical/ Co-op Credit
AUT 181 Engine Performance I 2 3 0 3
Prerequisites: TRN 120
Corequisites: None
Effective Term: Fall 2007

This course covers the introduction, theory of operation, and basic diagnostic procedures required to restore engine performance to vehicles equipped with complex engine control systems. Topics include an overview of engine operation, ignition components and systems, fuel delivery, injection components and systems and emission control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to describe operation and diagnose/repair basic ignition, fuel and emission related driveability problems using appropriate test equipment/service information. This course is restricted to students in the Automotive Systems Technology program of study ONLY!

2012FA New Local Prereq: AUT 163

2016FA Local Prereqs revised from AUT 161, AUT 163 to TRN 120

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