AUTO 118 - Fuel Systems/Emission Controls

    Recent Professors
    Long N. Tran
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    2.5
    Prerequisite
    AUTO 102 , AUTO 103 , AUTO 119 and AUTO 170 all with C or better
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of AUTO 118
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course covers automotive fuel systems, including: tanks, pumps, lines, filters, idle and vacuum control devices, electronic fuel injection, and emission control devices. Emphasis will be placed on combustion chemistry and emission testing procedures, and the diagnosis and repair of fuel and emission control system components. Students will diagnose and repair hard start, no-start, poor performance, and emission failures on a range of vehicles using the latest test equipment and methods. This course provides significant preparation and experience for those pursuing licensing as CA emission technicians.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:00pm–2:25pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 2:35pm–5:40pm