Vehicle Repair Schedule
See Vehicle Repair FAQ for more/contact information
| Morning Lab Repairs (2nd Year Students) | When | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning, lack of heat concerns, blower fan, compressor, evaporator, condenser, heater core, etc. | August thru Mid-Sept | Corrente/Schwanz |
| Engine repairs, oil leaks, coolant leaks, engine noises, engine replacement, head gasket, timing belt, etc. | Mid Sept/ October | Corrente/Schwanz |
| Engine performance concerns, Check Engine light on, engine runs rough, misfires, stalls, doesn’t start, fuel tank, fuel filter, fuel pump, fuel injector cleaning, exhaust repairs, etc. | November/ December | Corrente/Schwanz |
| Automatic transmission diagnosis, service, repair, or replacement | January to March | Daniels/Schwanz |
| Anti-lock brakes, traction control, air suspension, automatic suspension systems, stability control system, etc. | January to March | Daniels/Schwanz |
| Clutches, manual transmission, drive axle service, CV joints/boots, u-joints, axle/differential repair, 4WD, wheel bearings, etc. | March thru May | Daniels/Schwanz |
| Diesel drivability concerns and maintenance | March thru May | Daniels/Schwanz |
| Any and all work that students have prior training, call the 2nd year students in the lab for details. Work done on Friday mornings only. | School year (mid August - May) | Daniels/Schwanz |
| Afternoon Lab Repairs (1st Year Students) | When | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| Oil changes, tire service, replace external light bulbs, wiper blades, transmission fluids service, etc. | August thru Mid-Sept | Daniels/Moy |
| Brakes and wheel bearings (does not include antilock brakes) | Mid Sept/ October | Daniels/Moy |
| Alignment, struts, tie rods, ball joints, shocks, power steering, steering racks, steering column, tires, wheel bearings, etc. | November/ December | Daniels/Moy |
| Battery, starter, alternator, inside/outside lights, gauges, power lock, windows, mirrors, and seats, window defogger, air bags, factory anti-theft systems, cruise control, etc. | January thru March | Corrente/Moy |
| Coolant flush, water pump, thermostat, radiator, hoses, serpentine belt, engine mechanical testing, Check Engine light, engine tune-up, spark plugs, plug wires, ignition coils, etc. | March thru May | Corrente/Moy |
| Any and all work that students have prior training, call the 1st year students in the lab for details. Work done on Monday evenings only. | January thru May | Corrente/Moy |
| Oil change and tire rotation (Auto Club fundraiser, schedule an appointment) | Any time during lab hours | Call Automotive Lab |