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AUT 1115 Automotive Engine Performance I

Operation and service of fuel injection systems. Testing and evaluation of emission controls, on-board diagnostic systems and engine condition. Basic hand tools required. Two classroom, six lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: AUT 1114

Course Outcomes
  • Test, evaluate, and determine fuel system condition and engine mechanical condition utilizing established tools, equipment and methods.
  • Identify, describe, and explain the theory of operation for gasoline fuel injection systems, input and output circuits.
  • Utilize 5-gas emission testing equipment to test and analyze tailpipe emissions.
  • Test all emission control devices, including EGR, PCV, AIR, 3-way catalyst, cam phasers, and evaporative systems.
  • Demonstrate the ability to utilize all engine performance applications of common computer scan tools.
Credit Hours: 4
  • Classroom: 2 hours
  • Lab: 6 hours
  • Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering
  • Department: Automotive Technology
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: No
Available Sections
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 20, Rm 113
Faculty: Freels
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Restrictions: Department Chair Permission Rqrd
Note: A Term MOPAR CAP
Course Fee: $25.00
Open Seats: 4
Meets: MTW from 8:00AM to 12:15PM
Section: A12
Open Seats: 4
Meets: MTW from
8:00AM to 12:15PM
Section: A12
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 20, Rm 111
Faculty: McGuigan
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Restrictions: Department Chair Permission Rqrd
Note: A Term Comments Honda PACT
Course Fee: $25.00
Open Seats: 2
Meets: MTW from 12:30PM to 4:45PM
Section: A24
Open Seats: 2
Meets: MTW from
12:30PM to 4:45PM
Section: A24