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This book is used for AUTOT 161 23681 with Professor MULLENS.

Automotive Technology addresses advances in automotive systems. Written to current ASE tasks, the text examines the eight major areas of automotive service in 136 concise chapters. Practical examples and step-by-step photo sequences cover terminology, procedures and best practices.

Automotive Technology is designed for your success. Its learning outcomes and objectives are aligned with ASE standards, and its concise, easy-to-read chapters present content in manageable sections. Case studies will help you handle real-world customer issues.

The 7th Edition has been cited by instructors and reviewers as “hands down the best book on the market.” New and high-technology topics were added to 23 chapters. This title is part of the Pearson Automotive Professional Technician Series.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I: AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE INDUSTRY

  1. Automotive Background and Overview

  2. Careers in the Automotive Service Industry

  3. Starting a Career in the Automotive Industry

  4. Working as a Professional Service Technician

SECTION II: SAFETY AND HEALTH ISSUES

  1. Shop Safety

  2. Hazardous Materials

  3. Health and Environmental Concerns

SECTION III: FASTENERS, TOOLS AND SHOP EQUIPMENT

  1. Fasteners and Thread Repair

  2. Hand and Power Tools

  3. Vehicle Lifting and Hoisting

SECTION IV: MEASURING, MATH AND SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES

  1. Measuring, Math, and Charts

  2. Scientific Principles and Materials

SECTION V: SERVICE INFORMATION AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

  1. Service Information, Work Orders, and Vehicle Identification

  2. Preventative Maintenance and Service Procedures

SECTION VI: ENGINE REPAIR (A1)

  1. Gasoline Engine Operation, Parts, and Specifications

  2. Diesel Engine Parts, Operation, and Aftertreatment

  3. Antifreeze and Coolant

  4. Cooling System Operation and Diagnosis

  5. Engine Oil and Filters

  6. Lubrication System Operation and Diagnosis

  7. Intake and Exhaust Systems

  8. Turbocharging and Supercharging

  9. Engine Condition Diagnosis

  10. In-Vehicle Engine Service

  11. Engine Removal and Disassembly

  12. Engine Cleaning and Crack Detection

  13. Cylinder Head Inspection and Service

  14. Camshafts and Valve Trains

  15. Variable Valve Timing and Displacement Systems

  16. Pistons, Rings, and Connecting Rods

  17. Engine Blocks

  18. Crankshafts, Balance Shafts, and Bearings

  19. Gaskets and Sealants

  20. Engine Assembly and Testing

  21. Engine Installation and Break-In

SECTION VII: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

  1. Electrical Fundamentals

  2. Electrical Circuits and Ohm's Law

  3. Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel Circuits

  4. Circuit Testers and Digital Meters

  5. Digital Storage Oscilloscopes

  6. Automotive Wiring and Wire Repair

  7. Wiring Schematics and Circuit Testing

  8. Capacitance and Capacitors

  9. Magnetism and Electromagnetism

  10. Electronic Fundamentals

  11. CAN and Network Communications

  12. Automotive 12-Volt Batteries

  13. 12-Volt Battery Testing and Service

  14. Starting System Parts and Operation

  15. Starting System Diagnosis and Service

  16. Charging System Parts and Operation

  17. Charging System Diagnosis and Service

  18. Lighting and Signaling Circuits

  19. Driver Information and Navigation Systems

  20. Security and Immobilizer Systems

  21. Airbag and Pretensioner Circuits

  22. Body Electrical Accessories

  23. Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS)

  24. Audio System Operation and Diagnosis

SECTION VIII: HVAC (A7)

  1. Heating and Air-Conditioning Principles

  2. Air-Conditioning Compressors and Service

  3. Air Management System

  4. Automatic Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems

  5. Refrigerants and Refrigerant Oils

  6. Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Recharging

  7. Air-Conditioning System Diagnosis and Service

SECTION IX: ENGINE PERFORMANCE (A8)

  1. Gasoline, Alternative Fuels, and Diesel Fuels

  2. Ignition System Parts and Operation

  3. Ignition System Diagnosis and Service

  4. Computer Fundamentals

  5. Temperature and Throttle Position Sensors

  6. MAP and MAF Sensors

  7. Oxygen Sensors

  8. Fuel Pumps, Lines, and Filters

  9. Fuel-Injection Parts and Operation

  10. Gasoline Direct-Injection Systems

  11. Electronic Throttle Control System

  12. Fuel-Injection System Diagnosis and Service

  13. Vehicle Emissions Standards and Testing

  14. Evaporative Emissions Control and EGR Systems

  15. Positive Crankcase Ventilation and Secondary Air-Injection Systems

  16. Catalytic Converters

  17. Onboard Diagnosis

  18. Module Reprogramming

  19. Strategy-Based Diagnosis

SECTION X: EV AND HEV (L3)

  1. Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Safety

  2. Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles

  3. Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Maintenance

  4. EV and HEV High-Voltage Batteries

  5. EV and PHEV Charging

  6. Regenerative Brakes

  7. Fuel Cells and Advanced Technologies

SECTION XI: BRAKES (A5)

  1. Braking System Components and Performance Standards

  2. Braking Principles and Friction Materials

  3. Brake Hydraulic Systems

  4. Brake Fluid, Lines, and Bleeding

  5. Wheel Bearings and Service

  6. Drum Brakes

  7. Drum Brake Diagnosis and Service

  8. Disc Brakes

  9. Disc Brake Diagnosis and Service

  10. Parking Brake Operation, Diagnosis, and Service

  11. Machining Brake Drums and Rotors

  12. Power Brake Unit Operation, Diagnosis, and Service

  13. ABS Components and Operation

  14. ABS Diagnosis and Service

  15. Electronic Stability Control Systems

SECTION XII: STEERING AND SUSPENSION (A4)

  1. Tires and Wheels

  2. Tire-Pressure Monitoring Systems

  3. Tire and Wheel Service

  4. Suspension System Components and Operation

  5. Front Suspension and Service

  6. Rear Suspension and Service

  7. Electronic Suspension Systems

  8. Steering Columns and Gears

  9. Steering Linkage and Service

  10. Hydraulic Power Steering Systems

  11. Electric Power Steering Systems

  12. Wheel Alignment Principles

  13. Alignment Diagnosis and Service

SECTION XIII: MANUAL DRIVETRAINS (A3)

  1. Clutch Components, Operation, and Replacement

  2. Manual Transmissions/Transaxles

  3. Driveshafts and Half Shafts

  4. Driveshaft and Half Shafts Service

  5. Drive Axles and Differentials

  6. Four-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive

  7. Vibration and Noise Diagnosis and Correction

SECTION XIV: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS (A2)

  1. Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Principles

  2. Continuously Variable and Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmissions

  3. Hydraulic Components and Control Systems

  4. EV and HEV Transmissions

  5. Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis and In-Vehicle Service

  6. Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Unit Repair

SECTION XV: SPECIALTY ASE CERTIFICATION CONTENT

  1. Parts Specialist (P2)

  2. Service Consultant (C1)

  3. Exhaust Systems Specialist (X1)


Edition: 7TH 26
Publisher: PEARSON
ISBN10: 0135434165
ISBN 13: 9780135434161

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