Diagnose and determine needed repair on 4-cycle engine components.

Diagnostic process should include

• interpreting and verifying complaint; determining needed repairs
• inspecting engine assembly for fuel, oil, coolant, and other leaks; determining needed repairs
• listening to engine noises; determining needed repairs
• identifying problem area for no-start condition
• diagnosing the cause of excessive oil consumption and unusual engine exhaust color, odor, and sound; determining needed repairs
• performing engine vacuum tests; determining needed repairs
• performing cylinder compression tests; determining needed repairs
• performing cylinder leakage tests; determining needed repairs.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What procedure is used to diagnose problems with a 4-cycle engine?
• How is the economic feasibility of repairing a 4-cycle engine determined?
• What customer-related issues are involved with determining needed repairs?