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2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

AU 162 - Automotive Engines


Credit Hours: 2

A study of the automobile engine. Topics include theoretical operation, construction, practical repair, and troubleshooting of the four-, six- and eight-cylinder internal combustion engine.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. identify the location and function of all components in an internal combustion engine.
  2. using measuring devices to determine which components in an engine are defective and need to be replaced or repaired.
  3. understand repair procedures for machine shop functions related to the internal combustion engine. These include the reconditioning of crankshafts, connecting rods, cylinder heads, and engine blocks.
  4. use the service manual to explain the proper procedures to reassemble an engine OHV/OHC. This includes timing, torque specs, and any special/unique steps specific to that engine. 


Concurrent Registration: AU 163
F (S)