James Halderman and James Linder are experts in their field. Their book is designed to help students studying for qualifications in Engine Performance and Drivability, Fuel Emissions System and Automotive Principles.
New from today's leading automotive education publisher, each of our eight NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) Standards Job Sheets workbooks has been thoughtfully designed to assist users in gaining valuable job preparedness skills and mastering specific technical competencies required for success as a professional automotive technician. Ideal for use as a stand-alone item, or with any comprehensive or topic-specific automotive text, the entire series is based on current NATEF standards and consists of individual books for each of the following areas: Engine Repair, Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles, Manual Drive Trains and Axles, Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electricity/Electronics, Heating and Air Conditioning, and Engine Performance. Central to each manual are well-designed and easy-to-read job sheets, each of which contains specific, performance-based objectives, lists of required tools and materials, safety precautions, plus step-by-step procedures to lead users to completion of shop activities. As they work through each task, users are encouraged to conduct tests, record measurements, make observations, and employ critical-thinking skills in order to draw conclusions. Space for users to make notes concerning problems encountered while working, as well as space for instructors to add comments and/or grades, is also included.
Diagnostics, or fault finding, is a fundamental part of an automotive technician's work, and as automotive systems become increasingly complex there is a greater need for good diagnostic skills. Advanced Automotive Fault Diagnosis is the only book to treat automotive diagnostics as a science rather than a check-list procedure. Each chapter includes basic principles and examples of a vehicle system followed by the appropriate diagnostic techniques, complete with useful diagrams, flow charts, case studies and self-assessment questions. The book will help new students develop diagnostic skills and help experienced technicians improve even further. This new edition is fully updated to the latest technological developments. Two new chapters have been added – On-board diagnostics and Oscilloscope diagnostics – and the coverage has been matched to the latest curricula of motor vehicle qualifications, including: IMI and C&G Technical Certificates and NVQs; Level 4 diagnostic units; BTEC National and Higher National qualifications from Edexcel; International Motor Vehicle qualifications such as C&G 3905; and ASE certification in the USA.
For courses in Automotive Principles, Service, and/or Mechanics. This comprehensive text provides a general introduction to the discipline of automotive service, then guides students through the eight areas of ASE certification. Its unique emphasis is on diagnosis; diagnostic stories and tech tips are included throughout to help illustrate how real problems are solved. Each new topic covers the parts involved plus the purpose, function, and operation, as well as how to test and diagnose each system. It accurately reflects the information and skills needed in today's workplace.
Designed to prepare new technicians for ASE G1 Certification, Fundamentals of Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair, Second Edition covers the foundational theory and skills necessary to prepare entry-level technicians to maintain and repair today’s light duty vehicles.
"This 3rd Edition (c) 2013 has been updated and is now in FULL COLOR! Auto Upkeep is an introductory automotive book that provides the fundamental knowledge and experience in owning and maintaining an automobile. From choosing an insurance policy to performing basic maintenance and repair, Auto Upkeep is the do-it-yourself automotive guide for the driver in you. Auto Upkeep helps keep you safe and your vehicle reliable by providing easy-to-follow information with detailed pictures and drawings. Discover how to choose a quality repair facility, buy a car, handle roadside emergencies, diagnose common problems, and communicate effectively with technicians all while saving money. For the full experience, purchase the Auto Upkeep textbook and workbook." -- from publisher's website.
Based on the premise that simple problems should always be checked first, this practical, hands-on book/CD-ROM/ worktext package introduces the diagnosis and troubleshooting of automotive engine control systems. It serves users as a single source for information on digital storage oscilloscopes, fuel injection and ignition system diagnoses, five-gas exhaust analysis, emission testing, and more -- with a very technical but easy-to-read and understand presentation. Specific chapter topics cover the diagnostic process; diagnostic trouble code retrieval; technical service bulletins and scan tool data; digital multimeters and digital storage oscilloscopes; advanced starting and charging systems diagnosis; ignition system diagnosis; engine fuels and driveability diagnosis; advanced computer sensor diagnosis; computerized carburetor diagnosis; advanced electronic fuel-injection diagnosis; emission control device diagnosis; five-gas exhaust analysis; engine condition diagnosis; and symptom-based diagnosis.
Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service is an introductory "bumper to bumper" textbook focusing on diagnosis and troubleshooting. "Tech tip," "Diagnostic story," and "Frequently asked questions" features throughout the book detail for the student real-world troubleshooting and repair solutions for common problems. The latest technical advances are covered thoroughly. - Back cover.
Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service, Fourth Edition, meets the needs for a comprehensive book that covers all eight areas of automotive service, plus the soft skills and tool knowledge that must also be taught. Because many automotive systems are intertwined, presenting all systems together in one text makes it easier for the student to see how they are all connected. Topics are divided into 133 short chapters, which makes it easier for instructors and students to learn and master the content.
"Automotive Electrical and Engine Performance covers content and topics specified for both Electrical/Electronic System (A6) and Engine Performance (A8) by ASE/NATEF, as well as the practical skills that students must master to be successful in the industry. With this textbook, students preparing for the automotive profession get a firm background in the principles and practices of diagnosing and troubleshooting automotive electrical, electronic, and computer systems. The book is written in a clear, concise format at a level of detail that far exceeds most other texts. Well-known author, Jim Halderman, uses his helpful real-world tips and visuals to bring concepts to life and guide students through the procedures they'll use on the job. Always dispose of oily shop cloths in an enclosed container to prevent a fire. SEE FIGURE 1-69. Whenever oily cloths are thrown together on the floor or workbench, a chemical reaction can occur, which can ignite the cloth even without an open flame. This process of ignition without an open flame is called spontaneous combustion A customer complained that after driving for a while, he got a static shock whenever he grabbed the door handle when exiting the vehicle. The customer thought that there must be an electrical fault and that the shock was coming from the vehicle itself. In a way, the shock was caused by the vehicle, but it was not a fault. The service technician sprayed the cloth seats with an anti-static spray and the problem did not reoccur. Obviously, a static charge was being created by the movement of the driver's clothing on the seats and discharged when the driver touched the metal door handle"--