Automotive Technology is a 2-year course with an annually revolving curriculum. 

Automotive I & II students share the same curriculum and classroom. For the full benefit, students should take the course for the full two years. Students will be taught how to disassemble, inspect, diagnose, and repair or replace automotive systems, components, and assemblies. Students are taught how to study and understand the construction and operation of the different automotive systems, components and assemblies so they can continue to update their skills. Developing both good learning and good working skills is emphasized. 

Automotive Technology I 

Topics include:

• The Automotive Industry

• Automotive Safety Practices

• Automotive Tools and Equipment

• Brake Systems including Hydraulic Systems, Drum Brakes, Disc Brakes, Power Brake Boosters, Parking Brakes, and Anti-lock Brakes

• Electrical and Electronic Systems including Electrical System Operations, Batteries, Starting System, Charging System, Lighting Systems, and Accessory and Safety Systems

• Engine Performance including Piston Engine Operation, Diagnosing Engine Problems, Sensors and Actuators, Air Induction Systems, Fuel Systems, Ignition Systems, Computer Diagnostics OBD-I & OBD-II, Emission Control Systems

• Suspension and Steering including Diagnosing & Repairing Steering Systems, Diagnosing and Repairing Suspension Systems, Wheel Alignment, Tires and Wheels

Automotive Technology II

Topics include:

• The Automotive Industry

• Automotive Safety Practice

• Automotive Tools and Equipment

• Engine Repair including Piston Engine Operation, Cooling and Lubricating Inspecting and Measuring Engine Components, Servicing Cylinder Heads, Servicing the Block Assembly, and Engine Assembly and Installation

• Heating and Air Conditioning including Air Conditioning Systems, Recovery and Recharging Air Conditioning Systems, Repairing Air Conditioning Components, and Diagnosing and Repairing Control Systems.

• Automotive Transmission and Transaxles, Torque Converters and Gear Trains, Hydrualic Principles, Hydrualic Control Systems, Apply Components, Electronic Controls, Rebuilding and Automatic Transmission or Transaxel

• Manual Drive Train and Axels including Clutch Systems, Rear-Wheel-Drive Manual Transmissions, Rear-Wheel-Drive Drivelines, Manual Transaxles, Front-Wheel Drive Drivelines, and Four-Wheel-Drive Drivelines

Instructor

Jon Graber | jgraber@lchsrailers.org | ext. 1262