Automotive Technology: Pearson New International Edition
4th Edition
Published on 1. November 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
1859 pages
978-1-292-04218-3 (ISBN)
Description
For courses in Automotive Principles, Service and/or Mechanics.
Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service, Fourth Edition, meets the needs for a comprehensive book that covers all eight areas of automotive service, plus the soft skills and tool knowledge that must also be taught. Because many automotive systems are intertwined, presenting all systems together in one text makes it easier for the student to see how they are all connected. Topics are divided into 133 short chapters, which makes it easier for instructors and students to learn and master the content.
Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service, Fourth Edition, meets the needs for a comprehensive book that covers all eight areas of automotive service, plus the soft skills and tool knowledge that must also be taught. Because many automotive systems are intertwined, presenting all systems together in one text makes it easier for the student to see how they are all connected. Topics are divided into 133 short chapters, which makes it easier for instructors and students to learn and master the content.
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 214 mm
Width: 274 mm
Thickness: 64 mm
Weight
3730 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-292-04218-3 (9781292042183)
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Content
Chapter 1 Automotive Background and Overview
Chapter 2 Careers in the Automotive Service Industry
Chapter 3 Starting a Career in the Automotive Industry
Chapter 4 Working as a Professional Service Technician
Chapter 5 Technician Certification
Chapter 6 Shop Safety
Chapter 7 Environmental and Hazardous Materials
Chapter 8 Fasteners and Thread Repair
Chapter 9 Hand Tools
Chapter 10 Power Tools and Shop Equipment
Chapter 11 Vehicle Lifting and Hoisting
Chapter 12 Measuring Systems and Tools
Chapter 13 Scientific Principles and Materials
Chapter 14 Math, Charts and Calculations
Chapter 15 Service Information
Chapter 16 Vehicle Identification and Emission Ratings
Chapter 17 Preventive Maintenance and Service Procedures
Chapter 18 Gasoline Engine Operation, Parts and Specifications
Chapter 19 Diesel Engine Operation and Diagnosis
Chapter 20 Coolant
Chapter 21 Cooling System Operation andDiagnosis
Chapter 22 Engine Oil
Chapter 23 Lubrication System Operation and Diagnosis
Chapter 24 Intake and Exhaust Systems
Chapter 25 Turbocharging and Supercharging
Chapter 26 Engine Condition Diagnosis
Chapter 27 In-Vehicle Engine Service
Chapter 28 Engine Removal and Disassembly
Chapter 29 Engine Cleaning and Crack Detection
Chapter 30 Cylinder Head and Valve Guide Service
Chapter 31 Valve and Seat Service
Chapter 32 Camshafts and Valve Trains
Chapter 33 Pistons, Rings, and Connecting Rods
Chapter 34 Engine Blocks
Chapter 35 Crankshafts, Balance Shafts, and Bearings
Chapter 36 Gaskets and Sealants
Chapter 37 Engine Assembly and Dynamometer Testing
Chapter 38 Engine Installation and Break-In
Chapter 39 Electrical Fundamentals
Chapter 40 Electrical Circuits and Ohm's Law
Chapter 41 Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel Circuits
Chapter 42 Circuit Testers and Digital Meters
Chapter 43 Oscilloscopes and Graphing Multimeters
Chapter 44 Automotive Wiring and Wire Repair
Chapter 45 Wiring Schematics and Circuit Testing
Chapter 46 Capacitance and Capacitors
Chapter 47 Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Chapter 48 Electronic Fundamentals
Chapter 49 CAN and Network Communications
Chapter 50 Batteries
Chapter 51 Battery Testing and Service
Chapter 52 Cranking Systems
Chapter 53 Cranking System Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 54 Charging Systems
Chapter 55 Charging System Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 56 Lighting and Signaling Circuits
Chapter 57 Driver Information and Navigation Systems
Chapter 58 Horn, Wiper, and Blower Motor Circuits
Chapter 59 Accessory Circuits
Chapter 60 Restraint Systems and Airbags
Chapter 61 Audio System Operation and Diagnosis
Chapter 62 Heating and Air-Conditioning Components and Operation
Chapter 63 Automatic Air-Conditioning System Operation
Chapter 64 Heating and Air-Conditioning System Diagnosis
Chapter 65 Heating and Air-Conditioning System Service
Chapter 66 Gasoline
Chapter 67 Alternative Fuels
Chapter 68 Diesel and Biodiesel Fuels
Chapter 69 Ignition System Components and Operation
Chapter 70 Ignition System Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 71 Computer Fundamentals
Chapter 72 Temperature Sensors
Chapter 73 Throttle Position Sensors
Chapter 74 MAP/BARO Sensors
Chapter 75 Mass Air Flow Sensors
Chapter 76 Oxygen Sensors
Chapter 77 Fuel Pumps, Lines, and Filters
Chapter 78 Fuel Injection Components and Operation
Chapter 79 Gasoline Direct Injection Systems
Chapter 80 Electronic Throttle Control Systems
Chapter 81 Fuel Injection System Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 82 Vehicle Emission Standards and Testing
Chapter 83 Evaporative Emission Control Systems
Chapter 84 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Systems
Chapter 85 Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) And Secondary Air Injection (SAI) Systems
Chapter 86 Catalytic Converters
Chapter 87 On-Board Diagnosis
Chapter 88 Scan Tools and Engine Performance Diagnosis
Chapter 89 Introduction to Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Chapter 90 Hybrid Safety and Service Procedures
Chapter 91 Fuel Cells and Advanced Technologies
Chapter 92 Braking System Components and Performance Standards
Chapter 93 Braking System Principles
Chapter 94 Brake Hydraulic Systems
Chapter 95 Hydraulic Valves and Switches
Chapter 96 Brake Fluid and Lines
Chapter 97 Brake Bleeding Methods and Procedures
Chapter 98 Wheel Bearings and Service
Chapter 99 Drum Brakes
Chapter 100 Drum Brake Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 101 Disc Brakes
Chapter 102 Disc Brake Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 103 Parking Brake Operation, Diagnosis, and Service
Chapter 104 Machining Brake Drums and Rotors
Chapter 105 Power Brake Unit Operation, Diagnosis, and Service
Chapter 106 ABS Components and Operation
Chapter 107 ABS Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 108 Electronic Stability Control Systems
Chapter 109 Tires and Wheels
Chapter 110 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Chapter 111 Tire and Wheel Service
Chapter 112 Suspension System Components and Operation
Chapter 113 Front Suspension and Service
Chapter 114 Rear Suspension and Service
Chapter 115 Electronic Suspension Systems
Chapter 116 Steering Columns and Gears
Chapter 117 Steering Linkage and Service
Chapter 118 Power-Assisted Steering Operation and Service
Chapter 119 Wheel Alignment Principles
Chapter 120 Alignment Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 121 Clutches
Chapter 122 Manual Transmissions/Transaxles
Chapter 123 Drive Axle Shafts and CV Joints
Chapter 124 Drive Axle Shafts and CV Joint Service
Chapter 125 Differentials
Chapter 126 Four-Wheel-Drive and All-Wheel Drive
Chapter 127 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Principles
Chapter 128 Hydraulic Components and Control Systems
Chapter 129 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis and In-Vehicle Service
Chapter 130 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Unit Repair
Chapter 2 Careers in the Automotive Service Industry
Chapter 3 Starting a Career in the Automotive Industry
Chapter 4 Working as a Professional Service Technician
Chapter 5 Technician Certification
Chapter 6 Shop Safety
Chapter 7 Environmental and Hazardous Materials
Chapter 8 Fasteners and Thread Repair
Chapter 9 Hand Tools
Chapter 10 Power Tools and Shop Equipment
Chapter 11 Vehicle Lifting and Hoisting
Chapter 12 Measuring Systems and Tools
Chapter 13 Scientific Principles and Materials
Chapter 14 Math, Charts and Calculations
Chapter 15 Service Information
Chapter 16 Vehicle Identification and Emission Ratings
Chapter 17 Preventive Maintenance and Service Procedures
Chapter 18 Gasoline Engine Operation, Parts and Specifications
Chapter 19 Diesel Engine Operation and Diagnosis
Chapter 20 Coolant
Chapter 21 Cooling System Operation andDiagnosis
Chapter 22 Engine Oil
Chapter 23 Lubrication System Operation and Diagnosis
Chapter 24 Intake and Exhaust Systems
Chapter 25 Turbocharging and Supercharging
Chapter 26 Engine Condition Diagnosis
Chapter 27 In-Vehicle Engine Service
Chapter 28 Engine Removal and Disassembly
Chapter 29 Engine Cleaning and Crack Detection
Chapter 30 Cylinder Head and Valve Guide Service
Chapter 31 Valve and Seat Service
Chapter 32 Camshafts and Valve Trains
Chapter 33 Pistons, Rings, and Connecting Rods
Chapter 34 Engine Blocks
Chapter 35 Crankshafts, Balance Shafts, and Bearings
Chapter 36 Gaskets and Sealants
Chapter 37 Engine Assembly and Dynamometer Testing
Chapter 38 Engine Installation and Break-In
Chapter 39 Electrical Fundamentals
Chapter 40 Electrical Circuits and Ohm's Law
Chapter 41 Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel Circuits
Chapter 42 Circuit Testers and Digital Meters
Chapter 43 Oscilloscopes and Graphing Multimeters
Chapter 44 Automotive Wiring and Wire Repair
Chapter 45 Wiring Schematics and Circuit Testing
Chapter 46 Capacitance and Capacitors
Chapter 47 Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Chapter 48 Electronic Fundamentals
Chapter 49 CAN and Network Communications
Chapter 50 Batteries
Chapter 51 Battery Testing and Service
Chapter 52 Cranking Systems
Chapter 53 Cranking System Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 54 Charging Systems
Chapter 55 Charging System Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 56 Lighting and Signaling Circuits
Chapter 57 Driver Information and Navigation Systems
Chapter 58 Horn, Wiper, and Blower Motor Circuits
Chapter 59 Accessory Circuits
Chapter 60 Restraint Systems and Airbags
Chapter 61 Audio System Operation and Diagnosis
Chapter 62 Heating and Air-Conditioning Components and Operation
Chapter 63 Automatic Air-Conditioning System Operation
Chapter 64 Heating and Air-Conditioning System Diagnosis
Chapter 65 Heating and Air-Conditioning System Service
Chapter 66 Gasoline
Chapter 67 Alternative Fuels
Chapter 68 Diesel and Biodiesel Fuels
Chapter 69 Ignition System Components and Operation
Chapter 70 Ignition System Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 71 Computer Fundamentals
Chapter 72 Temperature Sensors
Chapter 73 Throttle Position Sensors
Chapter 74 MAP/BARO Sensors
Chapter 75 Mass Air Flow Sensors
Chapter 76 Oxygen Sensors
Chapter 77 Fuel Pumps, Lines, and Filters
Chapter 78 Fuel Injection Components and Operation
Chapter 79 Gasoline Direct Injection Systems
Chapter 80 Electronic Throttle Control Systems
Chapter 81 Fuel Injection System Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 82 Vehicle Emission Standards and Testing
Chapter 83 Evaporative Emission Control Systems
Chapter 84 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Systems
Chapter 85 Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) And Secondary Air Injection (SAI) Systems
Chapter 86 Catalytic Converters
Chapter 87 On-Board Diagnosis
Chapter 88 Scan Tools and Engine Performance Diagnosis
Chapter 89 Introduction to Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Chapter 90 Hybrid Safety and Service Procedures
Chapter 91 Fuel Cells and Advanced Technologies
Chapter 92 Braking System Components and Performance Standards
Chapter 93 Braking System Principles
Chapter 94 Brake Hydraulic Systems
Chapter 95 Hydraulic Valves and Switches
Chapter 96 Brake Fluid and Lines
Chapter 97 Brake Bleeding Methods and Procedures
Chapter 98 Wheel Bearings and Service
Chapter 99 Drum Brakes
Chapter 100 Drum Brake Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 101 Disc Brakes
Chapter 102 Disc Brake Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 103 Parking Brake Operation, Diagnosis, and Service
Chapter 104 Machining Brake Drums and Rotors
Chapter 105 Power Brake Unit Operation, Diagnosis, and Service
Chapter 106 ABS Components and Operation
Chapter 107 ABS Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 108 Electronic Stability Control Systems
Chapter 109 Tires and Wheels
Chapter 110 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Chapter 111 Tire and Wheel Service
Chapter 112 Suspension System Components and Operation
Chapter 113 Front Suspension and Service
Chapter 114 Rear Suspension and Service
Chapter 115 Electronic Suspension Systems
Chapter 116 Steering Columns and Gears
Chapter 117 Steering Linkage and Service
Chapter 118 Power-Assisted Steering Operation and Service
Chapter 119 Wheel Alignment Principles
Chapter 120 Alignment Diagnosis and Service
Chapter 121 Clutches
Chapter 122 Manual Transmissions/Transaxles
Chapter 123 Drive Axle Shafts and CV Joints
Chapter 124 Drive Axle Shafts and CV Joint Service
Chapter 125 Differentials
Chapter 126 Four-Wheel-Drive and All-Wheel Drive
Chapter 127 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Principles
Chapter 128 Hydraulic Components and Control Systems
Chapter 129 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis and In-Vehicle Service
Chapter 130 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Unit Repair