AUTO 360 - Analyzing Vehicle Fuels, Lubricants, and Combustion

    Recent Professors
    tlinares@riohondo.edu, agold@riohondo.edu, stomory@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2024, Fall 2022, Spring 2021
    Class Size
    24–35 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of AUTO 360
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides automotive technology students with a detailed, practical application of the fuels, lubricants, and combustion systems of the modern automobile. The course is a realistic study of the physical and chemical properties of fuels, lubricants, and combustion, including diagnostic strategies as they pertain to the function, operation, and everyday use of the systems and subsystems of the automotive internal combustion engine and related powertrain components. Topics include emerging technologies, such as modern fuel and lubricant requirements and how they affect combustion, emissions, and maintenance schedules used by late-model automotive manufacturers. Emphasis is placed on the design of system parts, components, subsystems, and their operational characteristics, including failure analysis. Current industry-approved diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques and relevant case studies are discussed and demonstrated throughout the course. The overall goal of this course is to have students apply and demonstrate knowledge and skills that will enable them to advance their employment in the vehicle after-sales field operations management spectrum.
    Usually Held
    Thu 6:30pm–9:40pm, Mon 6:30pm–9:40pm, Tue 6:30pm–9:40pm