Practical Car Engine Diagnostic Skills Training

Practical Car Engine Diagnostic & Management Skills Training Program – December 2025

December 1 5@ 09:00 – December 26 @ 16:30 EAT
Fee: $600

10-Day Intensive, Hands-On Training Program

This highly practical and immersive 10-day program is tailored for automotive technicians, mechanics, and passionate learners who want to master professional-level engine diagnostics, troubleshooting, and engine management techniques. Each day is carefully structured to deliver specific competencies—complete with clear goals, objectives, tools, trainee responsibilities, real-world outcomes, and hands-on applications.

Day 1: Introduction to Engine Systems & Basic Diagnostics

Goal: Build a solid foundation in engine components, operation principles, and basic diagnostic procedures.

Objectives:
– Identify major engine components
– Explain the four-stroke cycle
– Perform visual inspections
– Use basic diagnostic tools

Tools: Service manuals, inspection tools, basic hand tools, OBD-I scanner

Trainee Roles: Identify components, conduct inspections, engage in technical discussions

Expected Outcome: Ability to recognize engine parts, understand engine operation, and perform initial diagnostic checks

Practical Application:
– Hands-on engine bay inspection
– Demonstration of four-stroke cycle using a cutaway model

Day 2: Advanced Engine Sensors & Actuators

Goal: Understand, test, diagnose, and replace core sensors and actuators.

Objectives:
– Identify common sensors (MAF, O2, CKP, TPS, etc.)
– Test sensors with diagnostic tools
– Interpret ECU live data

Tools: Multimeter, oscilloscope, OBD-II scanner, sensor testing bench

Trainee Roles: Test sensors, compare data, replace faulty components

Expected Outcome: Ability to diagnose sensor-related issues using electrical testing methods

Practical Application:
– Simulating sensor failures
– Replacing and calibrating sensors on training engines

Day 3: Fuel System Diagnostics & Repair

Goal: Gain mastery in fuel system inspection, fuel pressure testing, and injector servicing.

Objectives:
– Measure fuel pressure and flow
– Clean and test fuel injectors
– Diagnose pump and filter faults

Tools: Fuel pressure gauge, injector kit, smoke machine, ethanol tester

Trainee Roles: Perform pressure tests, clean injectors, find leaks

Expected Outcome: Ability to resolve fuel delivery problems effectively

Practical Application:
– Diagnose “no-start” fuel-related faults
– Test fuel contaminants

Day 4: Ignition System Troubleshooting

Goal: Diagnose and repair ignition-related engine performance issues.

Objectives:
– Test spark plugs, coils, modules
– Interpret misfire codes
– Adjust ignition timing

Tools: Spark tester, coil tester, timing light, oscilloscope

Trainee Roles: Evaluate components, analyze spark waveforms, adjust timing

Expected Outcome: Ability to identify and fix ignition faults causing misfires or no-starts

Practical Application:
– Simulated misfire diagnosis
– Correct spark plug replacement and gapping

Day 5: Compression & Leak-Down Testing

Goal: Assess internal engine health with compression and leak-down tests.

Objectives:
– Perform wet & dry compression tests
– Conduct leak-down tests
– Interpret results

Tools: Compression tester, leak-down tester, air compressor, bore scope

Trainee Roles: Test cylinders, analyze results, identify mechanical failures

Expected Outcome: Assess mechanical integrity and recommend repairs

Practical Application:
– Diagnose head gasket failures
– Compare healthy vs. worn engine readings

Day 6: Cooling System Diagnostics & Maintenance

Goal: Diagnose cooling system failures and overheating issues.

Objectives:
– Test thermostat operation
– Evaluate coolant flow
– Diagnose fan system issues

Tools: IR thermometer, pressure tester, coolant pH tester, fan tester

Trainee Roles: Pressure-test system, replace thermostats, test fan circuits

Expected Outcome: Prevent and repair overheating problems

Practical Application:
– Simulated overheating diagnosis
– Proper coolant flush and refill

Day 7: Exhaust & Emission Control Systems

Goal: Diagnose exhaust restrictions and emission system faults.

Objectives:
– Test catalytic converter function
– Diagnose EGR & PCV issues
– Interpret emission DTCs

Tools: Backpressure gauge, emission analyzer, vacuum pump

Trainee Roles: Measure backpressure, test EGR, analyze emissions

Expected Outcome: Ensure compliance with emissions standards

Practical Application:
– Diagnose clogged catalytic converters
– Clean/test EGR valves

Day 8: Electrical System & Wiring Diagnostics

Goal: Identify and repair wiring faults, shorts, and electrical system failures.

Objectives:
– Read wiring diagrams
– Perform voltage drop tests
– Diagnose parasitic drains

Tools: DMM, diagrams, circuit testers, amp clamps

Trainee Roles: Trace circuits, repair wiring, diagnose drains

Expected Outcome: Efficiently troubleshoot electrical faults

Practical Application:
– Simulated short-circuit diagnosis
– Wiring harness repair

Day 9: Engine Performance Tuning & ECU Basics

Goal: Understand ECU operation and apply basic performance tuning.

Objectives:
– Interpret fuel trims
– Adjust idle & throttle response
– Flash/reset ECUs

Tools: Advanced scan tools, ECU software, dynamometer

Trainee Roles: Modify ECU parameters, log data

Expected Outcome: Optimize engine performance via ECU adjustments

Practical Application:
– Throttle response tuning
– Resetting ECU adaptations

Day 10: Real-World Case Studies & Final Assessment

Goal: Integrate all learned skills in real-world diagnostic scenarios.

Objectives:
– Diagnose complex engine problems
– Present solutions
– Perform full engine health checks

Tools: All previously used tools, fault-injected vehicles

Trainee Roles: Team-based diagnostics, presentation of findings

Expected Outcome: Confidence in diagnosing and managing real customer-level engine problems

Practical Application:
– Solve full engine diagnostic cases
– Perform complete inspection & reporting

Conclusion

By the end of this rigorous training program, trainees will have comprehensive, hands-on expertise in engine diagnostics, troubleshooting, and management—fully prepared to operate in today's professional automotive industry.