Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach / Edition 6

by Jack Erjavec, Rob Thompson

Overview

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY: A SYSTEMS APPROACH, 5th Edition remains the leading authority on automotive theory, service and repair procedures. The new edition has been updated to include coverage of hybrid vehicles throughout the text, new content on electronic automatic transmissions, preventive maintenance, and many other topics that reflect the most recent changes in the industry. Chapters cover the theory, diagnosis and service of all system areas for automobiles and light trucks, and the content closely adheres to the 2008 NATEF Automobile Program Standards.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781133612315
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	02/21/2014
Series:	MindTap Course List
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	1696
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.00(h) x 2.20(d)

About the Author

Jack Erjavec has become a fixture in the automotive textbook publishing world. He has decades of experience as a technician, educator, author and editor, and he has authored or co-authored more than 30 automotive textbooks and training manuals. Erjavec holds a master's degree in vocational and technical education from The Ohio State University, and he spent 20 years at Columbus State Community College as an instructor and administrator. A long-time affiliate of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT), he also served as executive vice-president for the organization and spent several years on its board of directors. Erjavec is also associated with ATMC, SAE, ASA, ATRA, AERA and other automotive professional associations.


Rob Thompson has been teaching high school automotive technology since 1995. He currently teaches 11th- and 12th-grade students in an ASE Education Foundation-accredited maintenance and light repair (MLR) program. His teaching career began in 1994 as an adjunct faculty member at Columbus State Community College. Since 2007, Thompson has worked on numerous projects for Cengage Learning and is the author of AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE & LIGHT REPAIR. He has also served on the board and is a past president of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers.

Table of Contents

Part I: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY. 1. Careers in the Automotive Industry. 2. Workplace Skills. 3. Basic Theories and Math. 4. Automotive Systems. 5. Hand Tools and Shop Equipment. 6. Diagnostic Equipment and Special Tools. 7. Working Safely In the Shop. 8. Preventative Maintenance and Basic Services. Part II: ENGINES. 9. Automotive Engine Designs and Diagnosis. 10. Engine Disassembly and Cleaning. 11. Lower-End Theory and Service. 12. Upper-End Theory and Service. 13. Engine Sealing and Reassembly. 14. Lubricating and Cooling Systems. Part III: ELECTRICITY. 15. Basics of Electrical Systems. 16. General Electrical System Diagnostics and Service. 17. Batteries: Theory, Diagnosis, and Service. 18. Starting and Traction Motor Systems. 19. Charging Systems. 20. Lighting Systems. 21. Instrumentation and Information Displays. 22. Basics of Electronics and Computer Systems. 23. Electrical Accessories. Part IV: ENGINE PERFORMANCE. 24. Engine Performance Systems. 25. Detailed Diagnosis and Sensors. 26. Ignition Systems. 27. Ignition System Diagnosis and Service. 28. Diesel and Other Alternative Fuels. 29. Fuel Delivery Systems. 30. Electronic Fuel Injection. 31. Fuel Injection Diagnosis and Service. 32. Intake and Exhaust Systems. 33. Emission Control Systems. 34. Emission Control Systems Diagnosis and Service. 35. Hybrid Vehicles. 36. Electric Vehicles. Part V: MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES. 37. Clutches. 38. Manual Transmission and Transaxles. 39. Manual Transmission and Transaxle Service. 40. Drive Axles and Differentials. Part VI: AUTOMATIC TRANMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES. 41. Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles. 42. Electronic Automatic Transmissions. 43. Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Service. 44. Four- and All-Wheel Drive. Part VII: SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS. 45. Tires and Wheels. 46. Suspension Systems. 47. Steering Systems. 48. Restraint Systems. Theory, Diagnosis, and Service. 49. Wheel Alignment. Part VIII: BRAKES. 50. Brake Systems. 51. Drum Brakes. 52. Disc Brakes. 53. Antilock Brake, Traction Control, and Stability Control Systems. Part IX: PASSENGER COMFORT. 54. Heating and Air Conditioning. 55. Heating and Air Conditioning Diagnosis and Service.

Editorial Reviews

I have used the Tech Manual and I find all of it useful but I especially the review and ASE Test Prep questions. It provides reinforcement of the material they are learning.

The artwork, photos, and especially the illustrations are excellent. They explain the thought very well. The diagrams and exploded views of systems are easy to comprehend.

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