DT 100. Diesel Engines

This course will enable the student to service medium and heavy-duty diesel engines. The student will receive instruction on the operating principles, construction, design variations, and applications of diesel engines. The student will learn to both perform a complete disassembly and assembly of the diesel engine and to include the cylinder head, block, and timing gears while using the instructions in the engine’s manufacturers service manual. The student will learn the proper methods of inspecting, identifying, and naming the components to determine their serviceability prior to making a repair. The student will learn to service, repair, and diagnose the cooling and lubricating system of diesel engines. The student will learn the different types of coolants and additives, and how to test for Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCA) to determine if additions or replacement is needed. The student will learn to research vehicle service information with computer and Internet-based electronic retrieval systems.

Prerequisite(s): DT 200 with a C or better.

Credits: 5