Light Duty Diesel Service and Repair

This course combines lectures and labs to help students learn the skills and knowledge needed to understand, diagnose, and service diesel engines in light-duty vehicles. Students will be introduced to the parts and systems specific to diesel engines. Topics covered include fuel systems, emissions control, engine construction, and full diagnostic strategies. Students will also learn how to use special tools required for servicing diesel engines, along with service and safety procedures that are different from those used with traditional gasoline engines.