DIES 164 - BEGINNING DIESEL ENGINES

    Recent Professors
    I. Rivas
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    20 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Diesel fuel systems, composition of fuels, combustion chamber design, manifolds, fuel and air filters, fuel transfer pumps, fuel-injection pumps and injectors are taught in this class. Mechanical and electronic fuel controls will be analyzed. You will learn testing, calibrating and diagnostic procedures, using modern test equipment. Performance analysis of diesel engines as related to the California Air Resources Board Heavy Duty Vehicle Smoke and Tampering Inspection Program as mandated by Senate Bill 1997 of 1988 will be covered. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
    Usually Held
    Thu 7:00am–11:50am, Tue 10:00am–11:50am, Tue 7:00am–10:00am