Automotive Technology 1 and 2 Model
Units:
- General Shop Safety Practices
- Classroom/Lab Management Procedures
- Tools, Equipment Identification and Utilization
- **Measurements and Mathematics (updated) By Michael Drouin
- **Metric system to the US standard system conversions (updated) by James P. Lane
- **Using taps to cut metric and standard threads (updated) by Ramon C. Iniguez
- **Broken Bolt Extraction Methods Part 1 (updated) by Robert Thayer
- **Broken Bolt Extraction Methods Part 2 (updated) by Robert Thayer
- **Hand tools and hand tool safety (updated) by Curt Erales
- Certification and Licensing
- Vehicle Maintenance Procedures and Documentation
- Fasteners, Gaskets, & Seals
- Engine Fundamentals
- **Engine Fundamentals (updated) by David Espinoza
- **Remove and Replace a Valve (updated) by Steve Nagle
- **Starting System Fundamentals (updated) by Russell Granger
- **Charging System Fundamentals (updated) by Russell Granger
- **Ingredients to Internal Combustion (updated) by Thomas Dougherty
- **Ingredient 1: Fuel (updated) by Thomas Dougherty
- **Bore & Stroke (updated) by John Potter
- **The 4 strokes of an engine (updated) by Curt Erales
- Smoking tail pipe
- 4 stroke cycle
- Students working
- **Ingredient 2: Compression (updated) by Thomas Dougherty
- **Ingredient 3: Ignition (updated) by Thomas Dougherty
- Ignition System Service (updated) by Curt Erales
- Engine Cooling and Lubrication
- Fuel System Fundamentals
- Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Systems
- **Principles of Electricity (updated) by Jeff Gillming
- **Ohm's Law (updated) By Richie Rizzonelli
- **Circuits (updated) By Richie Rizzonelli
- **Use of a Multimeter (updated) By Michael Drouin
- **Wiring diagram (updated) By Michael Drouin
- **Operation and Testing of Relays (updated) by Mike Monahan
- **Fabricate a simple electrical switch (updated) by Ramon C. Iniguez
- **Introduction to Batteries (updated) By Eli Jaramillo
- Engine Performance Fundamentals
- **Ignition systems types (updated) by Sergio Marquez
- **Fuel system delivery (updated) by Sergio Marquez
- **Test Lights (updated) by Michael Fleming
- **Vacuum Testing / Driveability (updated) by Michael Fleming
- **Compression Testing (updated) by Michael Fleming
- **Catalytic Converter (updated) by Richard Williams
- **Introduction to the Exhaust Gas Recycling Valve and Systems (updated) by Richard Williams
- Chemical, Mechanical, Hydraulic and Physical Principles
- Brake System Fundamentals
- Fundamentals of Steering, Suspension, Tires, Wheels
- **Tire size By Michael Drouin
- **Balancing the Tire (updated) by Steve Nagle
- **Lift Safety and Vehicle Lifting (updated) by Robin Coyne
- **Wheel removal and replacement (updated) by Robin Coyne
- **Tire tread wear diagnosis (updated) by Jeff Gillming
- **Alignment Angles (updated) by Russell Granger
- **Steering Fundamentals (updated) by Russell Granger
- **Suspension Fundamentals (updated) by Russell Granger
- **Shock & Strut Inspection & Service (updated) by Dennis Johnson
- **Tire Mounting Part 1 (updated) by Robert Thayer
- **Tire Mounting Part 2 (updated) by Robert Thayer
- Fundamentals of Transmissions and Drivetrain
- Green Concepts
- HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning)
Tags
Activity Industry Sector
Transportation
Activity Originally Created By:
MaryRose Lovgren
Smoking tail pipe
Part of Lesson Plan: **The 4 strokes of an engine (updated) by Curt Erales
Activity Overview / Details
After the students are seated, ask the question, “Has anyone ever wondered why a car smokes?"
The lecture will be on intake, compression, power and exhaust, which are the four strokes of an engine and what happens in each stroke. The diagram shows all four strokes. The importance of each step will be tied in.
Materials / Resource
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Here is a picture of an engine with the pistons moving within all 4 strokes.
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Hare is a picture of a badly smoking car.
