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Course #: 00B3
Duration: 10 hours
What Students Learn: Types of Automotive Gasoline Engines; Similarities of Piston-Type Gasoline Engines; Piston-Type Gasoline Engine Components: Engine Cylinder Block, Oil Pan, Timing Gears, Sprockets and Chains, Crankshaft, Vibration Damper, Flywheel, Main Bearings; Camshaft; Camshaft Bearings.

Course #: 00B4
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Gasoline Engine Parts, Part 1 (00B3);
What Students Learn: Connecting Rods; Connecting Rod Bearings; Pistons; Piston Rings; Cylinder Heads and Components; Valves; Valve Springs; Retainers and Keepers; Valve Oil Seals; Valve Rotators; Valve Operating Mechanisms.

Course #: VB34XX
Duration: 1.15 hours
What Students Learn: The study of small engines is a fundamental building block on the road to understanding engine operation. A small engine generates and utilizes combustion energy in exactly the same way a larger engine does. By studying small engines, students will be able to focus on the operating principles of a less complicated system, and form a strong foundation toward the understanding of engine operation.
Components: Electronic Ignition System (VB3405); Basic Operation (VB3401); Basic Maintenance (VB3402); Disassembly of Engine (VB3403); Common Repair Procedures (VB3404); Assembly of Engine (VB3406);

Course #: 00B5
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Gasoline Engine Parts, Part 2 (00B4);
What Students Learn: Gasoline; The Combustion Process; Carburetors; Multistage and Multi-Barrel Carburetors; Multi-Carburetors; Examples of SWM-Barrel, Two-Barrel, and Four-Barrel Carburetors.

Course #: 00B6
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Fuel Systems, Part 1 (Gasoline) (00B5);
What Students Learn: Rochester Model 2G Carburetor; Motorcraft Two-Barrel Carburetor; Holley Model 4150 Four-Barrel Carburetor; Electronic Fuel Injection: Functions, Advantages, Types, Description, and Operation.

Course #: 00B7
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Fuel Systems, Part 2 (Gasoline) (00B6);
What Students Learn: Fuel Pumps; Governors; Fuel Tanks; Crankcase Emission Controls; Exhaust Emission Controls; Carburetor Design Changes; Intake Air Heating System; Exhaust Gas Recirculation System; Air Injection System; Evaporation Control System.

Course #: VB35XX
Duration: 0.75 hours
What Students Learn: It is essential for today's automotive technicians to be familiar with the basic operation of the electronic fuel-injected engine. This program reviews carburetion and introduces the basic components of the self-diagnostic fuel-injection system. Additionally, trainees will be shown how to apply computer knowledge to the field of automotive technology.
Components: An Introduction (VB3501); Operation of Basic Parts (VB3502); Basic Troubleshooting (VB3503);

Course #: VB52XX
Duration: 0.93 hours
What Students Learn: Students will be introduced to the principles of fuel injection and exposed to various types of systems and control strategies. They will examine the theory and operation of the closed-loop fuel feedback system in detail. Trainees will be encouraged to develop correct diagnostic practices in order to repair vehicles quickly, safely and profitably. The program is concluded with real shop situations involving a vehicle with assorted failures.
Components: Fuel Delivery Systems (VB5201); Closed Loop Theory (VB5202); Closed Loop Diagnostic (VB5203);

Course #: 00B8
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Fuel Systems, Part 3 (Gasoline) (00B7);
What Students Learn: Electricity Defined; Magnets; Electric Circuits; Ohm's Law; Storage Battery; Generators and Alternators; Regulators; Cranking Motors; Cranking Motor Switches.

Course #: VB39XX
Duration: 1.25 hours
What Students Learn: Using an automotive perspective, this program is the ideal way to introduce entry-level automotive students to the fundamentals of electricity. Live shop sequences with a technician, combined with narration that explains electrical principles, establish an understanding of the basics. Key ASE certification concepts are presented.
Components: What is Electricity? (VB3901); Measuring Electricity (VB3902); Electricity in the Car (VB3903); Test Equipment (VB3904); Electrical Troubleshooting (VB3905);
Special Notes: This video series has been designed for use in ASE certification programs and corresponds with the NATEF Task List.

Course #: VB46XX
Duration: 1.2 hours
What Students Learn: Students will be introduced to the constant supply of electrical energy in today's automobiles made possible by the combusion process in the engine. This program demonstrates how all the components work together to guarantee a reliable source of electricity. To understand the conceppts explained, the students should have a fundamental understanding of electricity. Key ASE certification concepts are presented.
Components: Flux Line Interaction (VB4603); The Battery (VB4601); The Alternator (VB4602); The Voltage Regulator (VB4604); Troubleshooting (VB4605);

Course #: VB43XX
Duration: 1.45 hours
What Students Learn: Designed to expose technicians to the principles, systems and components that allow the modern automobile to run smoothly, this program provides practical, hands-on demonstrations. An understanding of basic electricity is required for comprehension of this program. The program titled Electricity For Auto Technicians is also highly recommended as a prerequisite. Interviews with instructors and working technicians are featured to reinforce the information presented. Key ASE certification concepts are presented.
Components: Understanding Resistors (VB4301); Inductors and Capacitors (VB4302); Understanding Semiconductors (VB4303); Understanding Transistors (VB4304); Integrated Circuits (VB4305);

Course #: 00B9
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Electrical Systems (Gasoline) (00B8);
What Students Learn: Basic Ignition System; Primary and Secondary Circuits; Ignition Coil; Condenser; Ignition Distributor; Spark Plugs; Spark Plug Cables; Chrysler Transistorized Ignition; Ford Transistorized Ignition; GM Transistorized Ignition.

Course #: VB42XX
Duration: 1.02 hours
What Students Learn: This program presents a detailed, comprehensive explanation of the electric motor system and provides a thorough understanding of how a combustion engine uses electricity to get started. Students will benefit from seeing a number of interviews with instructors and working technicians who point out the importance of the information presented. Key ASE certification concepts are presented.
Components: Component Service and Repair (VB4205); How Electric Motors Work (VB4201); Inside the Cranking Motor (VB4202); Starting the Car (VB4203); System Testing (VB4204);

Course #: VB37XX
Duration: 1.1 hours
What Students Learn: This comprehensive program is the ideal introduction to the Distributorless Ignition, or DIS. Distributorless systems use many of the same components as older systems, so both the breaker-point and electronic ignition systems are reviewed. Also described in detail are the Waste Spark Concept, C3I and IDI systems. A hands-on, step-by-step approach to troubleshooting is demonstrated along with key ASE certification concepts.
Components: Point Type System (VB3701); Electronic Ignition Systems and EST (VB3702); Waste Spark Concept (VB3703); Triggering Systems (VB3704); Troubleshooting (VB3705);

Course #: 0B16
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Shop and Hand Tools, Part 2 (Gasoline) (0B15);
What Students Learn: Principles of Troubleshooting and Testing; Troubleshooting without Testing Equipment; Preliminary Tune-Up Check; Procedures for Using Testing Instruments and Equipment for Engine Tune-Ups.

Course #: 0B17
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Tune-Up of Gasoline Engines (Diagnostics), Part 1 (0B16);
What Students Learn: Using Engine Testing and Troubleshooting Instruments and Equipment; Checking Transistorized Ignition Systems; Testing and Servicing Emission Controls.

Course #: 0B18
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Tune-Up of Gasoline Engines (Diagnostics), Part 2 (0B17);
What Students Learn: Making a Preliminary Inspection; Locating the Failure; Example of Failure Analysis; Failure Analysis Reference Guide: Cylinder Block, Camshaft and Camshaft Bearings, Crankshaft, Main and Connecting Rod Bearings, Pistons and Piston Rings; Timing Gears, Sprockets and Chains; Cylinder Head Assemblies.

Course #: 0B19
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Failure Analysis (Gasoline) (0B18);
What Students Learn: Lubricating System Maintenance; Checking Engine Oil; Changing Engine Oil; Servicing Lubricating Oil Filters; Oil Coolers; Air Intake System Maintenance; Servicing Air Cleaners; Thermostatically Controlled Air Cleaner; Exhaust System Maintenance; Cooling System Maintenance; Checking Engine Coolant; Checking Thermal Controls; Pressure-Testing the Cooling System.

Course #: 0B20
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Engine Maintenance: Lubricating, Air Intake, Exhaust, and Cooling Systems (Gasoline) (0B19);
What Students Learn: Carburetor Service: Troubleshooting Carburetor Problems, Evaluating Failures, Carburetor Overhaul, Fuel Pumps: Evaluating Fuel Pump Failures: Removing, Inspecting, and Installing Fuel Pumps; Governor Service: Automatic-Type Governors, Hydraulic-Type Governors.

Course #: VB36XX
Duration: 1.33 hours
What Students Learn: Students will be provided with a comprehensive hands-on introduction to the actual step-by-step techniques for performing a variety of the most common maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. This program demonstrates how to properly maintain and troubleshoot a Port Fuel Injection System.
Components: System Maintenance (VB3601); Injector Service (VB3602); Injector Replacement (VB3603); Throttle Body Service (VB3604); Flow Charts (VB3605); Trouble Codes (VB3606);

Course #: 0B21
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Engine Maintenance: Fuel System Maintenance and Overhaul (Gasoline) (0B20);
What Students Learn: Battery; Ignition Switch; Distributor Cap and Rotor; Breaker Points; Condenser; Coil; Dwell Adjustment; Distributor Overhaul; Transistorized Ignition System Distributor.

Course #: 0B22
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Engine Maintenance: Ignition System Components Maintenance and Overhaul (Gasoline) (0B21);
What Students Learn: Periodic Inspection: Battery, Wiring, Cranking Motor, Alternator or Generator, Regulator; Testing: Battery Cells, Cables, Generators, Alternators, Regulators, Cranking Motors; Servicing and Overhauling Electric Units.

Course #: VB47XX
Duration: 1.32 hours
What Students Learn: Few things perplex an automotive technician like those associated with the electrical system. This program illustrates common electrical malfunctions and solves them by using a systematic approach to diagnosis and repair. Students will learn how to use trouble codes and flow charts as their guides through the complicated electrical system.
Components: Service Manual and Wiring Diagrams (VB4702); The Digital Ohmmeter and Voltmeter (VB4701); Short Circuits (VB4703); Open Circuits and High Resistance (VB4704); Wire Repair (VB4705);

Course #: 0B23
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Engine Maintenance: Electrical Systems (Gasoline) (0B22);
What Students Learn: Symptoms Indicating a Need for Engine Overhaul: Lubricating Oil Leaks, Exhaust Smoke Analysis; Major Engine Overhaul: Use of Equipment and Tools for Disassembly, Engine Removal, Mounting Engine on Build-Up Stand, Engine Disassembly.

Course #: 0B24
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Engine Overhaul, Part 1 (Gasoline) (0B23);
What Students Learn: Cylinder Block; Crankshaft; Main and Connecting Rod Bearings; Pistons and Rings; Connecting Rods; Camshaft; Timing Gear or Timing Chain Cover; Hydraulic Valve Lifters; Flywheel Ring Gear; Assembly of Cylinder Block Components.

Course #: 0B25
Duration: 10 hours
Course Prerequisites: Engine Overhaul, Part 2 (Gasoline) (0B24);
What Students Learn: Cylinder Heads; Rocker Arm Assembly; Pushrods; Engine Assembly; Engine Installation; Connecting Exhaust Pipes; Installing Wiring, Tubing, Hoses, and Linkages; Engine Starting and Run-In.