AUTO 260: Diesel Fuel & Ignition

Class Program
Credits
5
Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
6
Course ID
092327
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

Intermediate course focusing on the function, properties and characteristics of diesel fuel. Learn about high- and low-pressure fuel systems, hydraulically actuated electronic unit injector systems and high pressure common rail fuel injection systems. Students will also learn about air intake systems including turbo/blower applications.

Grading Basis
Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Core Topics

 

  1. Identify and explain fuel system failures and performance problems associated with poor quality fuels.
  2. Describe and identify characteristics of low and high pressure fuel systems.
  3. Identify various types of hydraulic injector nozzles and unit injectors
  4. Recommended maintenance and repair of injector nozzles.
  5. Gain a working knowledge on Air management systems, Crank case ventilation systems, and supercharging applications.