• $240

Engine Performance

  • Course
  • 31 Lessons

This course provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills necessary for diagnosing and repairing engine performance issues. Students will learn about various systems including ignition, fuel, air induction, exhaust, emissions controls, and computerized engine controls. Emphasis will be placed on hands-on experience and critical thinking to prepare students for the ASE A8 Engine Performance certification exam.

Contents

General Diagnosis 

  • Introduction to engine performance diagnosis

  • Engine performance testing methods

  • Diagnostic tools and equipment

  • Understanding engine codes and data

  • Hands-on diagnostic exercises

General Diagnosis 
    Customer Interview
    • 108 KB
    VE Test
    • 180 KB
    DTC Diagnostic
    • 146 KB
    Day 1: General Diagnosis Part 1
      Day 1: General Diagnosis Part 1
        Day 2: General Diagnosis Part 2
          Engine Compression and Vacuum Testing
            Vacuum Engine Compression.pdf
            • 145 KB

            Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair 

            • Principles of ignition systems

            • Ignition system components and operation

            • Diagnosis and repair of ignition system issues

            • Hands-on ignition system diagnostics and repair

            Day 3: Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair
              Engine Performance and Ignition Systems
                Ignition Testing.pdf
                • 98.3 KB

                Fuel, Air Induction and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair 

                • Fuel system components and operation

                • Air induction system components and operation

                • Exhaust system components and operation

                • Diagnosis and repair of fuel, air induction, and exhaust system issues

                • Hands-on diagnostics and repair of fuel, air induction, and exhaust systems

                Day 4: Fuel, Air Induction and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair
                  Fuel Systems and Diagnostics
                    Fuel Volume Testing.pdf
                    • 148 KB
                    Fuel Injector Testing.pdf
                    • 136 KB

                    Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair 

                    • Understanding emissions control systems

                    • Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system

                    • Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system

                    • Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system and Catalytic Converter

                    • Evaporative Emissions Controls

                    • Diagnosis and repair of emissions control system issues

                    • Hands-on diagnostics and repair of emissions control systems

                    Day 5: Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair
                      Emission Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair
                        EGR Testing.pdf
                        • 58.2 KB
                        Catalytic Converter Oxygen Storage Test.pdf
                        • 163 KB

                        Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair 

                        • Introduction to computerized engine controls

                        • Engine control module (ECM) functions and operation

                        • Sensors and actuators in engine control systems

                        • On-board diagnostics (OBD) systems

                        • Diagnosis and repair of computerized engine control issues

                        • Hands-on diagnostics and repair of computerized engine control systems

                        Day 6: Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair Part 1
                          Chapter 6: Intro to Computerized Systems Quiz
                            PIDs Go, No Go.pdf
                            • 146 KB
                            Day 7: Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair Part 2
                              Chapter 7: Advanced OBD Systems Quiz
                                Mode $06.pdf
                                • 136 KB
                                Inuse performance.pdf
                                • 136 KB
                                Day 8: Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair Part 3
                                  Chapter 8: Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing Systems Quiz
                                    GDI Testing.pdf
                                    • 164 KB
                                    Final Exam: Engine Performance Class