UNIT 1. THERMAL ENGINES

1. Two-stroke, four-stroke and rotary engines
2. Diesel cycle engines, types and main differences with Otto cycle engines
3. Thermodynamics
4. Thermal efficiency and fuel consumption
5. Engine characteristic curves

UNIT DIDACTIC 2. POLY CYLINDER ENGINES

1. The compression chamber
2. Engine placement and cylinder arrangement
3. Cylinder numbering and firing order

UNIT 3. THE CYLINDER BLOCK

1. Functions and stresses of the engine elements
2. Pistons
3. Segments and pins
4. Connecting rods
5. The crankshaft

UNIT 4. THE CYLINDER CYLINDER AND DISTRIBUTION

1. The cylinder head
2. The cylinder head gasket
3. Engine timing, types and constitution
4. Driving elements of the timing
5. Working and control diagrams of timing
6. Adjustments and markings. Set-up

UNIT 5. ENGINE LUBRICATION

1. Lubricants
2. Lubrication and crankcase
3. Types of pumps and motion transmission
4. Oil coolers
5. Oil filter technology
6. Oil pressure and engine internal pressure control
7. Periodic system maintenance

UNIT DIDACTIC 6. ENGINE COOLING

1. Air or water cooling system
2. Types of heat exchangers
3. Types of fans and their transmission
4. Cooling fluids
5. Engine operating temperature control

UNIT 7. STEERING

1. Introduction to steering systems
2. Types of steering systems
3. Steering system elements
4. Steering mechanism

UNIT DIDACTIC 8. THE SUSPENSION

1. Introduction to suspension systems
2. Suspension system elements
3. Suspension systems
4. Suspension system maintenance

UNIT DIDACTIC 9. BRAKING SYSTEMS

1. Introduction to braking systems
2. General elements of the braking system
3. Braking systems
4. Types of braking systems
5. Electronic safety systems

UNIT 10. DIAGNOSTIC OPERATIONS AND PREVENTIVE ENGINE MAINTENANCE

1. Troubleshooting techniques in mechanical elements
2. Preventive engine maintenance
3. Lubrication and cooling system. Preventive maintenance