• $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
VE Test
DTC Diagnostic
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

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

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
Fuel Injector Testing.pdf

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
Catalytic Converter Oxygen Storage Test.pdf

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
Day 7: Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair Part 2
Chapter 7: Advanced OBD Systems Quiz
Mode $06.pdf
Inuse performance.pdf
Day 8: Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair Part 3
Chapter 8: Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing Systems Quiz
GDI Testing.pdf
Final Exam: Engine Performance Class