Product Training

This hands-on course is designed for those seeking deeper technical knowledge and practical experience in maintaining and servicing the CFR F1/F2 Octane Rating System. Participants will gain step-by-step guidance and real-world practice in removing and replacing the cylinder, clamping sleeve, and carburetor, while learning proven techniques to optimize system performance and prevent common issues.

Through expert instruction and live troubleshooting exercises, attendees will develop the confidence and competence to:
•    Perform component replacements efficiently and safely
•    Diagnose and resolve operational challenges
•    Apply best practices to extend equipment life and ensure consistent test results

Ideal for users wishing to strengthen maintenance skills and reduce system downtime. This course empowers technicians to keep their F1/F2 running reliably and at peak performance.

This advanced course is developed for experienced personnel performing maintenance and are ready to expand their expertise in the complete overhaul of F1/F2 Octane Rating System cylinders. Participants will gain a deep understanding of internal cylinder components and learn the critical skills required to confidently perform full in-house maintenance and restoration.

Through instructor-led demos and guided hands-on teardown and reassembly exercises, attendees will learn how to:
•    Inspect, evaluate, and refurbish cylinder components
•    Identify wear patterns and root causes of performance issues
•    Apply precision techniques to ensure accurate reassembly and long-term reliability
•    Verify cylinder performance after overhaul for optimal rating accuracy

Ideal for technicians responsible for maintaining equipment performance who perform cylinder overhauls. This course empowers teams to take full ownership of cylinder overhaul and extend the life of their F1/F2 units.

Prerequisite: Students taking this course should have a good mechanical background and have taken the Octane maintenance course. A knowledge of using micrometers and precision measuring equipment is a must for this course.

This course is designed for more experienced CFR product maintenance personnel, who need additional knowledge and understanding of the requirements for completing the overhauling of a CFR-48 crankcase.

Prerequisite: Students taking this course should have a good mechanical background and have taken the Octane Maintenance course and have 3 plus years maintenance and engine mechanical and operating experience. 

This course is designed for CFR personnel who need knowledge and experience concerning the top-end overhaul.

Prerequisite: Students taking this course should already have XCP or Legacy Operation knowledge or should have some knowledge of the operation of the F5 Cetane Diesel Rating Unit according to the most current ASTM Method D613.

This course is designed for lab personnel who need knowledge of the basic function and operation of the CFR Octane Rating Units that utilize the new XCP and Octane Analyzer (OA) panel technology and a better understanding of the ASTM Research and Motor test methods. We will also go through basic maintenance and the importance of maintenance. 

All students are required to wear safety glasses with side shields and safety shoes during hands-on training. We encourage them to bring their own personal safety equipment for comfort and convenience. Shorts, sandals, and open toe footwear will NOT be permitted. Appropriate casual attire is required. NOMEX and/or fire retardant clothing is NOT required.

All registration for 2025 CFR End User Training should be conducted through your local CFR Engines Inc. authorized distributor. If you are unsure of your distributor, you can confirm on our CFR Distributors page. If CFR is your distributor, you can register on our CFR Training Registration page.

A purchase order is required. A copy of the attendee's driver's license or passport is required. Registration is not confirmed until the attendee is screened through restricted party lists and the course has been paid for.

New for 2025, payment is required at the time of registration. The fee for each course is $1,950.00 per student. There may be an additional administrative fee by the supporting distributor. The course fee covers (4) days of instruction, all supplemental training materials (received on a USB drive), lunch, and refreshments daily. The course fee does not cover travel, hotel or additional meals.

Reservations must be cancelled, in writing, at least 60 days prior to start date of the course session. If cancelled prior to 60 days before the start of the course, your money will be held on account for a future course or parts order. If reservations are cancelled less than 60 days prior to the start of a course, your money is forfeited.

A minimum of five (5) students will be required to hold a course. CFR may make exceptions to either hold the course or move enrollment to the next available course or cancel the course. Decisions on cancellation due to lack of attendance will be made 30 days prior to the start of the course. Upon notification of cancellation, students will have the choice of withdrawing from the course for a full refund or be rescheduled to the next available course. Please note, if the student moves to the next course, no refund will be issued if the student decides to cancel the new reservation.

CFR suggests all attendees purchase refundable airline tickets in case the course is cancelled.

All students must make their own hotel reservations. It is the student’s responsibility to provide their own transportation to and from CFR, the hotel and the airport. A list of discounted hotels will be provided to student upon reserving their space in the course.

A purchase order is required for all attendees at the time of registration. Please include the following on your PO:

The Participant’s full name
Name of the Course(s)
Date of the Course(s)
Cost of the Course – $1,950 per person / per course

For any additional questions related to CFR training, concerns, comments, or to cancel your course registration, please contact your sponsoring distributor or you can contact us at Training@cfrengines.com.