AUTO 1500 Basic Automotive Mechanics
This course focuses on the different automotive systems, how they function, and how the individual components of the system operate independently and as a complete system. The student will learn to apply correct technical terminology for the components vs. vernacular terminology. The student will learn the basic assembly and disassembly of certain repairable parts within an automotive system that will increase their working knowledge of the system or components. (2 lect., 4 lab)
Major Topics
- Automotive engines and related parts
- Clutches, manual transmissions, transaxles, and related parts
- Automotive brake systems and related parts
- Heating, air conditioning and related parts
- Automatic transmissions, automatic transaxles, and related parts
- Automotive electrical and electronic systems and related parts
- Steering and suspension systems and related parts
- Automotive emission control and related parts
- Automotive sealants, fasteners, gaskets, chemicals, and oils
- Automotive safety and EPA concerns
- Precision measuring tools
- Broken bolt extraction and thread repair
- Alldata and Mitchell service information
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
Safely perform labor operations related to automotive service and repair.
Demonstrate effective written communication with service writers and customers through proper repair order write ups.
Identify terms and concepts related to automotive components.
Demonstrate competency in precision measurement techniques.
Demonstrate the proper use of tools commonly used in the automotive field.
Demonstrate the ability to safely use automotive lifts.
Demonstrate the proper methods of broken bolt extraction and thread repair.
Demonstrate the use of service information.