Modern automotive technology
By: James E. Duffy.
Edition: 7th ed.
Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Co.; Goodheart-Willcox; Brand: Goodheart-Willcox Co
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Tinley Park, Ill
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 1613
ISBN-13: 9781590709566
Subjects: Automobiles -- Design and construction; Automobiles -- Maintenance and repair; Automobiles
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Section 1 : Introduction to automotive technology.; title: 1. The automobile; title: 2. Automotive careers and ASE certification; title: 3. Basic hand tools; title: 4. Power tools and equipment; title: 5. The auto shop and safety; title: 6. Automotive measurement and math; title: 7. Service information and work orders; title: 8. Basic electricity and electronics; title: 9. Fasteners, gaskets, seals, and sealants; title: 10. Vehicle maintenance, fluid service, and recycling; title: Section 2 : Engines.; title: 11. Engine fundamentals; title: 12. Engine design classifications; title: 13. Engine top end construction; title: 14. Engine bottom end construction; title: 15. Engine front end construction; title: 16. Engine size and performance measurements; title: Section 3 : Computer systems.; title: 17. Computer system fundamentals; title: 18. On-board diagnostics and scan tools; title: 19. Computer system service; title: Section 4 : Fuel systems.; title: 20. Automotive fuels, gasoline and diesel combustion; title: 21. Fuel tanks, pumps, lines, and filters; title: 22. Gasoline injection fundamentals; title: 23. Gasoline injection diagnosis and repair; title: 24. Carburetor operation and service; title: 25. Diesel injection fundamentals; title: 26. Diesel injection diagnosis, service, and repair; title: 27. Exhaust systems, turbochargers, and superchargers; title: Section 5 : Electrical systems.; title: 28. Automotive batteries; title: 29. Battery testing and service; title: 30. Starting system fundamentals; title: 31. Starting system testing and repair; title: 32. Charging system fundamentals; title: 33. Charging system diagnosis, testing, and repair; title: 34. Ignition system fundamentals; title: 35. Ignition system problems, testing, and repair; title: 36. Lights, instrumentation, wipers, and horns--operation and service; title: 37. Sound systems and power accessories; title: 38. Hybrid drive system operation and service; title: Section 6 : Cooling and lubrication systems.; title: 39. Cooling system fundamentals; title: 40. Cooling system testing, maintenance, and repair; title: 41. Lubrication system fundamentals; title: 42. Lubrication system testing, service, and repair; title: Section 7 : Emission control systems.; title: 43. Emission control systems; title: 44. Emission control system testing, service, and repair; title: Section 8 : Engine performance.; title: 45. Engine performance and driveability; title: 46. Advanced diagnostics; title: 47. Engine tune-up; title: Section 9 : Engine service and repair.; title: 48. Engine mechanical problems; title: 49. Engine removal, disassembly, and parts cleaning; title: 50. Engine bottom end service; title: 51. Engine top end service; title: 52. Engine front end service and engine installation; title: Section 10 : Drive trains and axles.; title: 53. Clutch fundamentals; title: 54. Clutch diagnosis and repair; title: 55. Manual transmission fundamentals; title: 56. Manual transmission diagnosis and repair; title: 57. Automatic transmission fundamentals; title: 58. Automatic transmission service; title: 59. Drive shafts and transfer cases; title: 60. Drive shaft and transfer case diagnosis, service, and repair; title: 61. Differential and rear drive axle fundamentals; title: 62. Differential and rear drive axle diagnosis and repair; title: 63. Transaxle and front drive axle fundamentals; title: 64. Transaxle and front drive axle diagnosis and repair; title: Section 11 : Suspension, steering, and brakes.; title: 65. Tire, wheel, and wheel bearing fundamentals; title: 66. Tire, wheel, and wheel bearing service; title: 67. Suspension system fundamentals; title: 68. Suspension system diagnosis and repair; title: 69. Steering system fundamentals; title: 70. Steering system diagnosis and repair; title: 71. Brake system fundamentals; title: 72. Brake system diagnosis and repair; title: 73. Anti-lock brakes, traction control, and stability control; title: 74. Wheel alignment; title: Section 12 : Heating and air conditioning.; title: 75. Heating and air conditioning fundamentals; title: 76. Heating and air conditioning service; title: Section 13 : Safety, security, and navigation systems.; title: 77. Restraint systems; title: 78. Restraint system service; title: 79. Security and navigation systems, new and future technologies; title: 80. Career success; title: Reference section; title: Glossary of terms; title: Internet resources