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Author Erjavec, Jack.

Title Automotive technology : a systems approach / Jack Erjavec.

Imprint Australia ; United States : Delmar Cengage Learning, c2010.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe 2nd Floor Stacks  629.287 Er47a 2010    ---  Available
Edition 5th ed.
Description xvi, 1648 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Note Includes index.
Contents Table of contents -- Photo sequences -- Preface -- Features of the text -- section 1. Automotive technology -- 1. Careers in the automotive industry -- 2. Workplace skills -- 3. Automotive systems -- 4. Hand tools and shop equipment -- 5. Diagnostic equipment and special tools -- 6. Working safely in the shop -- 7. Preventative maintenance and basic services -- 8. Basic theories and math -- section 2. 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 -- section 3. 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. Electrical instrumentation -- 22. Basics of electronics and computer systems -- 23. Electrical accessories -- 24. Restraint systems : theory, diagnosis, and service -- section 4. Engine performance -- 25. Engine performance systems -- 26. Detailed diagnosis and sensors -- 27. Ignition systems -- 28. Ignition system diagnosis and service -- 29. Fuel delivery systems -- 30. Electronic fuel injection -- 31. Fuel injection system diagnosis and service -- 32. Intake and exhaust systems -- 33. Emission control systems -- 34. Emission control diagnosis and service -- 35. Fuels and other energy sources -- section 5. Manual transmissions and transaxles -- 36. Clutches -- 37. Manual transmission and transaxles -- 38. Manual transmission/transaxle service -- 39. Drive axles and differentials -- section 6. Automatic transmissions and transaxles -- 40. Automatic transmissions and transaxles -- 41. Electronic automatic transmissions -- 42. Automatic transmission and transaxle service -- 43. Four- and all-wheel drive -- section 7. Suspension and steering systems -- 44. Tires and wheels -- 45. Suspension systems -- 46. Steering systems -- 47. Wheel alignment -- section 8. Brakes -- 48. Brake systems -- 49. Drum brakes -- 50. Disc brakes -- 51. Antilock brake, traction control, and stability control systems -- section 9. Passenger comfort -- 52. Heating and air-conditioning -- 53. Air-conditioning diagnosis and service -- Appendix A. Decimal and metric equivalents -- Appendix B. General torque specifications -- Glossary -- Index.
Subject Automobiles -- Maintenance and repair.
ISBN 9781428311497
1428311491

 
    
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