DSL 201 - Diesel Technology 4

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 18
Credit Hours: 12

Covers Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) of vehicles, Department of Transportation (DOT) out of service criteria, PM scheduling, lubricants and Winterizing. Covers Detroit Diesel Electronic Control (DDEC) operation and diagnostics. Examines concepts in medium/heavy duty truck brake systems, suspension, and steering. Covers air brake systems, hydraulic brake systems, truck foundation brakes, antilock brakes, automatic slack adjusters, wheels, tires and fifth wheels. Emphasizes safety and the use of service manuals and textbooks. Prepares students to confidently diagnose and tune-up a diesel engine in industrial environment. This is an outcome-based course utilizing a lecture/lab format and includes videos, workbooks, demonstrations, lectures, and hands on learning.

Prerequisite: DSL 103 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.