AMT 141 - Automotive Engine Performance

6 credits

This course, in addition to AMT 110 and AMT 130, builds upon learned automotive engine theory, component operation and system(s) repair practices required for successful completion of ASE area A1: Engine Repair and A8: Engine Performance. Instructional focus includes: air induction systems, turbo charging theory, supercharging theory, exhaust system components, exhaust system service, performance modifications and application along with basic ignition circuitry, ignition system components and diagnosis, distributor ignition systems and electronic ignition systems, pollutant causes, evaporative control systems, EGR system operation, PCV system operation, EFE system operation, AIR system operation, catalytic converter system operation, OVR and advanced OVR system operation. Students develop troubleshooting/repair techniques by utilizing structured diagnostic stratagems. Prerequisite: Credit in AMT 101, AMT 110, AMT 115, AMT 130 or instructor approval. Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area A1: Engine Repair or ASE area A8: Engine Performance. [SP]