Automotive Technology, A Systems Approach

Fourth Edition
Author: Jack Erjavec
ISBN #: 1401848311
©2005   Publish Date: 07/08/2004
Binding: HB
Pages: 1476
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Price: $201.95

Description:

The leading authority on service and repair procedures for contemporary automobiles remains the most technically comprehensive on the market! The fourth edition of Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach has been updated to reflect the most recent technological developments in the industry and features state-of-the-art coverage of hybrid vehicles, GPS systems, electronic ignition systems, DIS, fuel injection systems, and more. This enhanced presentation of the theory, diagnosis, and service of automobiles and light trucks takes into account all the latest trends, including variable valve timing, lift and variable compression ratios, fuels and alternative energy sources, as well as the latest engine designs and technologies. The "must have" information contained in this book will help readers understand and efficiently diagnose and service yesterday's, today's, and tomorrow's automotive systems and vehicles.

Product Benefits:

• an all-new, back-of-book CD supports the mastery of 45 Challenging Concepts such Boyles Law and Power Flow, and features introductions with illustrations, questions to test understanding, video clips, and online games for concepts presented.
• a new chapter on workplace skills offers vital information that will help readers in their future occupations, and examines various job classifications, training in the industry, and working as an automotive technician.
• a new chapter on diagnostic equipment and special tools covers the items required for working in each of the eight primary ASE certification areas, and features discussions of all the required tools for each area as defined by NATEF
• a new chapter on basic theories and math augments the book's content by examining the topics of matter, motion, volume, force, time, waves and oscillations, chemical properties, and electromagnetism as they apply to automotive principles
• newly updated, step-by-step color photo sequences help readers visualize and identify common service, repair, and maintenance procedures
• a modernized safety chapter that discusses the significance of blood-borne pathogens

Table of Contents:

SECTION ONE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY: Careers in the Automotive Industry.Workplace Skills.Working Safely In the Shop.Automotive Systems and Preventative Maintenance.Hand Tools and Shop Equipment.Diagnostic Equipment and Special Tools.Basic Theories and Math.SECTION TWO ENGINES: Automotive Engine Designs and Diagnosis.Engine Disassembly.Short Blocks.Cylinder Heads and Valve Trains.Lubricating and Cooling Systems.Engine Sealing and Reassembly.SECTION THREE ELECTRICITY: Basics of Electrical Systems.Basics of Electronics.General Electrical System Diagnostics and Service.Batteries: Theory, Diagnosis, and Service.Starting Systems.Charging Systems.Lighting Systems.Electrical Instrumentation.Electrical Accessories.Restraint Systems: Theory, Diagnosis, and Service.SECTION FOUR ENGINE PERFORMANCE: Ignition Systems.Ignition System Diagnosis and Service.Fuels and Other Energy Sources.Fuel Delivery Systems.Fuel Injection.Fuel Injection Diagnosis and Service.Intake and Exhaust Systems.Emission Control Systems.Emission Control System Diagnosis and Service.On Board Diagnostic Systems.On Board Diagnostic System Diagnosis and Service.SECTION FIVE MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES: Clutches.Manual Transmission and Transaxles.Manual Transmission and Transaxle Service.Drive Axles and Differentials.SECTION SIX AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles.Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Service.Four- and All-Wheel Drive.SECTION SEVEN SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS: Tires and Wheels.Suspension Systems.Steering Systems.Wheel Alignment.SECTION EIGHT BRAKES: Brake Systems.Drum Brakes.Disc Brakes.Antilock Brake, Traction Control, and Stability Control Systems.SECTION NINE PASSENGER COMFORT: Heating and Air Conditioning.Heating and Air Conditioning Diagnosis and Service.

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