Modern automotive technology
By: James E. Duffy.
Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Co.
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Tinley Park, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1592
Subjects: Automobiles -- Design and construction; Automobiles -- Maintenance and repair
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Section 1 : Introduction to automotive technology.; title: The automobile; title: Automotive careers and ASE certification; title: Basic hand tools; title: Power tools and equipment; title: The auto shop and safety; title: Automotive measurement and math; title: Using service information; title: Basic electricity and electronics; title: Fasteners, gaskets, seals, and sealants; title: Vehicle maintenance, fluid service, and recycling; title: Section 2 : Engines.; title: Engine fundamentals; title: Engine design classifications; title: Engine top end construction; title: Engine bottom end construction; title: Engine front end construction; title: Engine size and performance measurements; title: Section 3 : Computer systems.; title: Computer system fundamentals; title: On-board diagnostics and scan tools; title: Computer system service; title: Section 4 : Fuel systems.; title: Automotive fuels, gasoline and diesel combustion; title: Fuel tanks, pumps, lines, and filters; title: Gasoline injection fundamentals; title: Gasoline injection diagnosis and repair; title: Carburetor fundamentals; title: Carburetor diagnosis, service, and repair; title: Diesel injection fundamentals; title: Diesel injection diagnosis, service, and repair; title: Exhaust systems, turbochargers, and superchargers; title: Section 5 : Electrical systems.; title: Automotive batteries; title: Battery testing and service; title: Starting system fundamentals; title: Starting system testing and repair; title: Charging system fundamentals; title: Charging system diagnosis, testing, and repair; title: Ignition system fundamentals; title: Ignition system problems, testing, and repair; title: Lights, instrumentation, wipers, and horns : operation and service; title: Sound systems and power accessories; title: Section 6 : Cooling and lubrication systems.; title: Cooling system fundamentals; title: Cooling system testing, maintenance, and repair; title: Lubrication system fundamentals; title: Lubrication system testing, service, and repair; title: Section 7 : Emission control systems.; title: Emission control systems; title: Emission control system testing, service, and repair; title: Section 8 : Engine performance.; title: Engine performance and driveability; title: Advanced diagnostics; title: Engine tune-up; title: Section 9 : Engine service and repair.; title: Engine mechanical problems; title: Engine removal, disassembly, and parts cleaning; title: Engine bottom end service; title: Engine top end service; title: Engine front end service and engine installation; title: Section 10 : Drive trains and axles.; title: Clutch fundamentals; title: Clutch diagnosis and repair; title: Manual transmission fundamentals; title: Manual transmission diagnosis and repair; title: Automatic transmission fundamentals; title: Automatic transmission service; title: Drive shafts and transfer cases; title: Drive shaft and transfer case diagnosis, service, and repair; title: Differential and rear drive axle fundamentals; title: Differential and rear drive axle diagnosis and repair; title: Transaxle and front drive axle fundamentals; title: Transaxle and front drive axle diagnosis and repair; title: Section 11 : Suspension, steering, and brake systems.; title: Tire, wheel, and wheel bearing fundamentals; title: Tire, wheel, and wheel bearing service; title: Suspension system fundamentals; title: Suspension system diagnosis and repair; title: Steering system fundamentals; title: Steering system diagnosis and repair; title: Brake system fundamentals; title: Brake system diagnosis and repair; title: Anti-lock brakes, traction control, and stability control; title: Wheel alignment; title: Section 12 : Heating and air conditioning systems.; title: Heating and air conditioning fundamentals; title: Heating and air conditioning service; title: Section 13 : Safety, security, and navigation systems.; title: Restraint systems; title: Restraint system service; title: Security and navigation systems, new and future technologies; title: Reference section; title: Glossary of terms