[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/blog\/what-are-some-auto-performance-fundamentals\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/blog\/what-are-some-auto-performance-fundamentals\/","headline":"What Are Some Auto Performance Fundamentals?","name":"What Are Some Auto Performance Fundamentals?","description":"For many aspiring technicians,\u00a0auto performance fundamentals\u00a0will be the first class they ever take at NYADI The College of Automotive and Diesel Technology. While some students already have a basic understanding of what\u2019s under the hood, it\u2019s essential they learn the engine like the back of their hand. Here are some key performance fundamentals that students can expect to learn with an\u00a0Automotive Technology AOS degree. Engine Components The first step is to become familiar with the engine and its many parts. Cylinders are found at the core of every engine. But, […]","datePublished":"2020-03-23","dateModified":"2022-10-25","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/blog\/author\/nyadi\/#Person","name":"nyadi","url":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/blog\/author\/nyadi\/","identifier":2,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4f73ebb619aff5703a1a5bef8abfb07bffcc6b5f099f91fc21e75fffac746d2c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4f73ebb619aff5703a1a5bef8abfb07bffcc6b5f099f91fc21e75fffac746d2c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"NYADI","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/NYADI-LogoHigh-Res.png","url":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/NYADI-LogoHigh-Res.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Car-Engine.jpg","url":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Car-Engine.jpg","height":320,"width":480},"url":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/blog\/what-are-some-auto-performance-fundamentals\/","about":["Blog"],"wordCount":404,"articleBody":"For many aspiring technicians,\u00a0auto performance fundamentals\u00a0will be the first class they ever take at NYADI The College of Automotive and Diesel Technology. While some students already have a basic understanding of what\u2019s under the hood, it\u2019s essential they learn the engine like the back of their hand. Here are some key performance fundamentals that students can expect to learn with an\u00a0Automotive Technology AOS degree.Engine ComponentsThe first step is to become familiar with the engine and its many parts. Cylinders are found at the core of every engine. But, engines are also made up of spark plugs, valves, pistons, piston rings, connecting rods, pipes, crankshafts and sumps. It\u2019s important to be able to identify each part and learn how they work individually as well as systemically. Many other components of a car can also affect engine performance, like the battery, bearings, exhaust, oil and much more.Engine MalfunctionOnce you know what every component is and how it\u2019s supposed to function, you\u2019ll be able to identify and repair issues. Mechanical problems can trace back to anything from a dead battery or worn-out spark plug to fuel impurities and more. Learning how to apply techniques using state-of-the-art testing equipment and tools will help prepare technicians for any challenge.Engine EnhancementEngine enhancement is another important element of vehicle performance. This is where words like turbocharged\u00a0and\u00a0supercharged\u00a0come into play. Technicians can boost a car\u2019s speed, power and overall performance with enhancements such as these. At NYADI, students will\u00a0learn about enhancements\u00a0and get the hands-on experience they need to perform them.Engine VariablesWhen you go to a car dealership\u2019s website, you\u2019ll notice there are many different kinds of engines. What does it mean if a car has a 2.5-liter engine? Why are horsepower and torque important? How do engines affect fuel economy, handling and noise? Technicians will learn the difference between direct injection engines and variable compression turbo engines. They\u2019ll discover how AWD, FWD and RWD work, as well as how gasoline, diesel and hybrid systems compare.Learn Your Auto Performance FundamentalsEnsure you know everything there is to know about engines by enrolling in the Automotive Technology AOS degree program at NYADI. Once you master the fundamentals of performance, you\u2019ll have a solid foundation to continue expanding your knowledge and skill set. Contact Admissions\u00a0today to get started."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What Are Some Auto Performance Fundamentals?","item":"https:\/\/nyadi.edu\/blog\/what-are-some-auto-performance-fundamentals\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]