Inspect throttle body, air induction system, intake manifold, and gaskets for vacuum leaks and unmetered air.
Inspect, test, and replace fuel injectors and verify idle control operation.
Perform exhaust system back-pressure test to determine needed action.
Diagnose oil leaks, emissions, and driveability concerns caused by the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system to determine needed action.
Inspect, test, service and replace electrical or electronic sensors, controls, wiring, tubing, exhaust passages, vacuum/pressure controls, filters, and hoses of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system to determine needed action.
Inspect and test electrical/electronically-operated components and circuits of secondary air injection systems to determine needed action.
Diagnose emissions and driveability concerns caused by the catalytic converter system to determine needed action.
Interpret diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and scan tool data related to the emissions control systems to determine needed action.
Automotive Technology Foundations
Foundational Standards
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Apply literacy, mathematical, and scientific principles and precision measurements when diagnosing problems and making repairs.
Work independently, collaboratively, and in teams to explore concerns, find causes, and take appropriate action by applying principles of STEM.
Safety, Hand Tools, and Shop Equipment
Identify and demonstrate proper use of marked safety areas including vehicle traffic, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation routes, eyewash stations and material Safety Data Sheets in automotive factories and facilities.
Explain the safety aspects of supplemental restraint systems (SRS), electronic brake control systems, high intensity discharge (HID) lamps, ignition and fuel injection high voltage circuits for both traditional and hybrid vehicles.
Demonstrate safe workshop practices while using tools and equipment including floor jacks, jack stands, overhead vehicle lifts, and exhaust removal systems.
Identify hand tools appropriate to the operation at hand (metric and standard) including precision measurement tools.
Examples: tape measure, vernier calipers, micrometers, diameter and pitch gauges
Demonstrate proper cleaning, sorting, and storage of tools.
Preparing Vehicle for Service
Demonstrate the use, removal, and storage or disposal of fender and steering wheel covers and floor mats.
Complete work order forms that include customer information; vehicle identifying information; customer concern(s), cause, and correction (3Cs); related service history; and technical service bulletins.
Transmission and Transaxle
Identify automatic and manual drive train components and configurations.
Check fluid level in a transmission or a transaxle equipped with or without a dip-stick including assessment of the fluid condition, inspection for leakage at seals, gaskets, drain, refilling fluid and replacement of filters.
Inspect, adjust, and replace external manual valve shift linkage, transmission range sensor/switch, and park/neutral position switch.
Inspect, replace, and align powertrain mounts.
Drain and replace fluid and filter(s) according to manufacturer specifications.
Describe the operational characteristics of a continuously variable transmission (CVT), an electronically controlled manual transmission, and a hybrid vehicle drivetrain.
Manual Drivetrain and Axles
Check and adjust clutch master cylinder fluid level, using fluid type specified by the manufacturer, and inspect for leaks.
