Introduction to Holden JH Series II Cruze
Overview of all models JG 2011 to present
Engine variants/specifications
VIN breakdown
Service requirements, specifications and procedures
Timing belt procedure and SST’s
Known issues: Overfilling oil/Driveshaft cracking/Handbrake inop/Brake Vacuum pump failure/DPF issues/Auto trans failure
*1.4L Turbo engine fire recall/Oil cooler failure/Oil leaks/blocked CCV also in ppt
Forced Induction Systems & Benefits
Explaining modern engine downsizing efficiency
Superchargers vs Turbochargers
Turbo operation and Boost control designs
Twin Scroll and Variable Geometry Turbo principles
Vacuum and Electromechanical Boost actuators
Supercharger operation/types Positive Displacement and Centrifugal
Parallel Turbo operation: Bi-Turbo systems
Compound Charging Systems: Staged/Sequential/Twin charging
Intercooler types: Air to Air and Air to Liquid
Variable “Smart” Charging Systems
Principle of operation
Diagnosing charging faults with generic flowpath
Using a Smoke Machine for Diagnostics?
Benefits and useful applications
Electronic Thermostats and Water Pumps
Design and operation *also refer to 2018.3
Examples of Cruze & BMW Thermostat & BMW N20 Water pump
Sub-System Electric Coolant pumps, purpose and locations
Care when replacing/handling/dismantling engines
Electronic Thermostat failure diagnostic case study on BMW E39
Introducing the e-Turbo
Theory of operation/design and implementation to F1 engines
Main components MGU-K/MGU-H/ERS
Implementation to production vehicles featuring Audi SQ7 V8 TDI Triple charger system
