Automotive technology
Subtitle: a systems approach
By: Jack Erjavec
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Clifton Park, NY
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 1648
ISBN-13: 9781428311497
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Section 1 : Automotive technology.; title: Careers in the automotive industry; title: Workplace skills; title: Automotive systems; title: Hand tools and shop equipment; title: Diagnostic equipment and special tools; title: Working safely in the shop; title: Preventive maintenance and basic services; title: Basic theories and math; title: Section 2 : Engines.; title: Automotive engine designs and diagnosis; title: Engine disassembly and cleaning; title: Lower end theory and service; title: Upper end theory and service; title: Engine sealing and reassembly; title: Lubricating and cooling systems; title: Section 3 : Electriciy.; title: Basics of electrical systems; title: General electrical system diagnostics and service; title: Batteries : theory, diagnosis, and service; title: Starting and traction motor systems; title: Charging systems; title: Lighting systems; title: Electrical instrumentation; title: Basics of electronics and computer systems; title: Electrical accessories; title: Restraint systems : theory, diagnosis, and service; title: Section 4 : Engine performance.; title: Engine performance systems; title: Detailed diagnosis and sensors; title: Ignition systems; title: Ignition system diagnosis and service; title: Fuel delivery systems; title: Electronic fuel injection; title: Fuel injection system diagnosis and service; title: Intake and exhaust systems; title: Emission control systems; title: Emission control diagnosis and service; title: Fuels and other energy sources; title: Section 5 : Manual transmissions and transaxles.; title: Clutches; title: Manual transmissions and transaxles; title: Manual transmission/transaxle service; title: Drive axles and differentials; title: Section 6 : Automatic transmissions and transaxles.; title: Automatic transmissions and transaxles; title: Electronic automatic transmissions; title: Automatic transmission and transaxle service; title: Four- and all-wheel drive; title: Section 7 : Suspension and steering sytems.; title: Tires and wheels; title: Suspension systems; title: Steering systems; title: Wheel alignment; title: Section 8 : Brakes.; title: Brake systems; title: Drum brakes; title: Disc brakes; title: Antilock brake, traction control, and stability control systems; title: Section 9 : Passenger comfort.; title: Heating and air-conditioning; title: Air-conditioning diagnosis and service