DT 100. Diesel Engines

This course will enable the student to gain knowledge and skills necessary to service medium and heavy duty diesel engines. The student will receive instruction on the operating principles, construction, design variations, and applications of the diesel engines. The student will learn to perform a complete disassembly and assembly of the diesel engine, to include the cylinder head, block, and timing gears 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 serviceability of the components 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 are needed. The student will learn to research vehicle service information with computer and internet based electronic retrieval systems.

Prerequisite(s): AT 115 with a C or better.

Credits: 5