Working in the automotive shop. Introduction to the automobile. Safety in the Automotive shop. Fasteners, gaskets, sealants and bearings. Measuring instruments and common hand tools. Manuals and specifications. Fundamentals of automotive engines. Engine principles. Engine measurements. Types of engine design. Basic engine construction. Cylinder heads and valves. Mechanical/fluid engine systems. Lubricating. Cooling systems. Fuel characterisics. Basic fuel systems. Carburetor systems. Injection systems. Air intake and exhaust systems. Electrical engine systems. Basic electricity principles. Automotive batteries. Ignition systems. Charging systems. Starting systems. Emission control systems. Characteristics of air pollution. Pollution control. Power transmission systems. Manual transmissions. Automatic transmissions. Drive lines, differentials and axles. Vehicle suspension and control systems. Braking systems. Suspension systems. Steering systems. Tires and wheels. Vehicle accessory systems. Air conditioning systems. Heating and ventilation systems. Auxilliary and electical systems. Glossary. Appendix. Index.
