Addis college

DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND VEHICLE MANAGEMENT

Course title Auto Fuel, Lubrication and Cooling system

Course code AUEN 2041

Contact hour Lecture Practical

Basic theories of fluids in motion theory, different fuels, lubricants and

coolants and construction and operational principles of fuel, lubrication and
cooling systems: all the components of the fuel, lubrication and cooling
Course description: systems such as: LPG, Fuel system: fuel lines, pumps, carburetors, lubricating
systems: oil pumps and filter: cooling systems: water pumps, radiators,
thermostats, cooling system operation test etc.. (Two-stroke engine included).
Perform preventive and diagnostic maintenance on the fuel, lubrication and
cooling systems.
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
- Understand basic theories of fluids in motion
- Have understanding of different fuels, lubricants and coolants
- Have theoretical and practical understanding (knowledge and skill) of
the operational and constructional details of fuel (diesel and gasoline),
Course Objectives
lubrication and cooling systems.
- Have the knowledge and skill on the parts and components each of the
systems.
- Use theories and construction principles of fuel systems
- Perform servicing and repair of the fuel system and all its components
- Perform servicing and repair of the lubrication system and all its
components
- Perform servicing and repair of the cooling system and all its
components
- Perform operation test on the fuel, lubrication and cooling systems.
Perform preventive and diagnostic maintenance on the fuel,
lubrication and cooling systems.
Chapter 1
Automotive fuel system
1.1 Purposes of different fuels. Basic theories of fluids in motion theory
1.2 Properties of fuel
1.3 Identification skill on the parts and components each of the systems
such as: LPG, Fuel system: fuel lines, pumps, carburetors, lubricating
systems: oil pumps and filter
1.4 Theories of construction principles of fuel system
1.5 Comparison between SI engine CI engine
1.6 Gasoline fuel system
1.7 Diesel fuel system
Course content 1.8 Alternative fuels
1.9 Operational and constructional principles of fuel (diesel and gasoline)
1.10Perform preventive and diagnostic maintenance on the fuel systems
1.11 Perform servicing and repair of the fuel system and all its
components
Chapter 2
Automotive lubrication system
2.1 Purposes of lubrication system
2.2 Theories of construction and principles of lubrication system
 2.3
Purposes of different lubricants and their characteristics
2.4
Properties of lubricants
2.5
Operational and constructional principles, lubrication systems.
2.6
Identification skill on the parts and components systems.
2.7
Perform preventive and diagnostic maintenance on the lubrication
systems
2.8 Perform servicing and repair of the lubrication system and all its
components
Chapter 3
Automotive cooling system
3.1 Purposes of cooling system
3.2 Theories of construction principles of cooling system
3.3 Engine coolant
3.4 Types of cooling system
3.5 Identification skill on the parts and components each of the systems
such as: water pumps, radiators, thermostats, cooling system operation
test etc..
3.6 Perform servicing and repair of the cooling system and all its
components
Pre-requisites Automotive Engine Fundamentals,
Semester 2nd, year 2
Teaching and learning methods Lecture, group discussion, case study, practical exercises, demonstration

Assessment/evaluation  Continuous assessment (assignments)…15%

 Semester paper & presentation ………..20%
 Practical exam/mid ………………………….30 %
 Written final-semester examination……30%
 Attendance……………………………….5%
Attendance requirement Minimum of 80℅ attendance during lecture hours, and 100℅ attendance
during practical work session
Reference - Auto mechanic 9th edition, Automobile engineering
- Automotive mechanics, Crouse Anglin, 19th, 1993
- Advanced engine Technology, Heinz Heisler, 1995
- Light and heavy vehicle technology, M.I. Nunney, 3rd, 2001
- Auto Fundamental Vol. II (GTZ(, Martin.W.Stockel, 1997
- Auto Mechanics fundamental, Martin W. Stockel, 1974
Course Instructor Mulualem Yimer Adem