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Automotive Technology By James Halderman

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Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service by James Halderman

NOTE: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyAutomotiveLab does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyAutomotiveLab search for ISBN-10: 0134009088 / ISBN-13: 9780134009087. That package includes ISBN-10: 0133994619 / ISBN-13: 9780133994612 and ISBN-10: 0133995542/ISBN-13: 9780133995541. MyAutomotiveLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor. This title is intended for courses in Automotive Principles, Service, and/or Mechanics in technical trade schools and high schools. It also serves as an additional resource to prep for ASE certification, and as a useful reference for practicing professionals. Prepare tomorrow's automotive professionals for success Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service, Fifth Edition covers all eight areas of automotive service, showing readers how automotive systems are connected, as well as the practical skills that students must master to be successful in the industry. Topics are divided into short chapters, which makes it easier to assign, learn, and master the content. Formatted to appeal to today's technical trade students, Halderman uses helpful tips and visuals to bring concepts to life and guide students through the procedures they'll use on the job. To keep your course current, all of the content is correlated to the latest NATEF tasks and ASE areas, and information on hot topics like electric and hybrid vehicles is included. Also available with MyAutomotiveLab This title is also available with MyAutomotiveLab-an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with Automotive Technology to engage students and improve results. We've improved MyAutomotiveLab to better reflect the way instructors teach today. Now organized by ASE area, the new, easier-to-use design makes creating and personalizing assignments more intuitive and includes a new assignment calendar, which helps you document your students' progress.

About James Halderman

Jim Halderman brings a world of experience, knowledge, and talent to his work. His automotive service experience includes working as a flat-rate technician, a business owner, and a professor of automotive technology at a leading U.S. community college for more than 20 years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio Northern University and a Master's degree in Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Jim also holds a U.S. Patent for an electronic transmission control device. He is an ASE certified Master Automotive Technician and is also Advanced Engine Performance (L1) ASE certified. Jim is the author of many automotive textbooks, all published by Pearson Education. Jim has presented numerous technical seminars to national audiences, including the California Automotive Teachers (CAT) and the Illinois College Automotive Instructor Association (ICAIA). He is also a member and presenter at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT). Jim was also named Regional Teacher of the Year by General Motors Corporation and outstanding alumni of Ohio Northern University.

Table of Contents

SECTION I Careers in the Automotive Service Area 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 5 Technician Certification SECTION II Safety, Environmental, and Health Concerns 6 Shop Safety 7 Environmental and Hazardous Materials SECTION III Tools, Shop Equipment, and Measuring 8 Fasteners and Thread Repair 9 Hand Tools 10 Power Tools and Shop Equipment 11 Vehicle Lifting and Hoisting 12 Measuring Systems and Tools SECTION IV Principles, Math, and Calculations 13 Scientific Principles and Materials 14 Math, Charts, and Calculations SECTION V Vehicle Service Information, Identification, and Routine Maintenance 15 Service Information 16 Vehicle Identification and Emission Ratings 17 Preventative Maintenance and Service Procedures SECTION VI Engine Repair 18 Gasoline Engine Operation, Parts, and Specifications 19 Diesel Engine Operation and Diagnosis 20 Coolant 21 Cooling System Operation and Diagnosis 22 Engine Oil 23 Lubrication System Operation and Diagnosis 24 Intake and Exhaust Systems 25 Turbocharging and Supercharging 26 Engine Condition Diagnosis 27 In-Vehicle Engine Service 28 Engine Removal and Disassembly 29 Engine Cleaning and Crack Detection 30 Cylinder Head and Valve Guide Service 31 Valve and Seat Service 32 Camshafts and Valve Trains 33 Pistons, Rings, and Connecting Rods 34 Engine Blocks 35 Crankshafts, Balance Shafts, and Bearings 36 Gaskets and Sealants 37 Engine Assembly and Dynamometer Testing 38 Engine Installation and Break-in SECTION VII Electrical and Electronic Systems 39 Electrical Fundamentals 40 Electrical Circuits and Ohm's Law 41 Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel Circuits 42 Circuit Testers and Digital Meters 43 Oscilloscopes and Graphing Multimeters 44 Automotive Wiring and Wire Repair 45 Wiring Schematics and Circuit Testing 46 Capacitance and Capacitors 47 Magnetism and Electromagnetism 48 Electronic Fundamentals 49 CAN and Network Communications 50 Batteries 51 Battery Testing and Service 52 Cranking System 53 Cranking System Diagnosis and Service 54 Charging System 55 Charging System Diagnosis and Service 56 Lighting and Signaling Circuits 57 Driver Information and Navigation Systems 58 Horn, Wiper, and Blower Motor Circuits 59 Accessory Circuits 60 Airbags and Pretensioner Circuits 61 Audio System Operation and Diagnosis SECTION VIII Heating and Air Conditioning 62 Heating and Air-Conditioning Components and Operation 63 Automatic Air-Conditioning System Operation 64 Heating and Air-Conditioning System Diagnosis 65 Heating and Air-Conditioning System Service SECTION IX Engine Performance 66 Gasoline 67 Alternative Fuels 68 Diesel and Biodiesel Fuels 69 Ignition System Components and Operation 70 Ignition System Diagnosis and Service 71 Computer Fundamentals 72 Temperature Sensors 73 Throttle Position (TP) Sensors 74 MAP/BARO Sensors 75 Mass Air Flow Sensors 76 Oxygen Sensors 77 Fuel Pumps, Lines, and Filters 78 Fuel-Injection Components and Operation 79 Gasoline Direct-Injection Systems 80 Electronic Throttle Control System 81 Fuel-Injection System Diagnosis and Service 82 Vehicle Emission Standards and Testing 83 Evaporative Emission Control Systems 84 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Systems 85 Positive Crankcase Ventilation and Secondary Air-Injection Systems 86 Catalytic Converters 87 OnBoard Diagnosis 88 Scan Tools and Engine Performance Diagnosis SECTION X Hybrid and Fuel Cell Vehicles 89 Introduction to Hybrid Vehicles 90 Hybrid Safety and Service Procedures 91 Fuel Cells and Advanced Technologies SECTION XI Brakes 92 Braking System Components and Performance Standards 93 Braking System Principles 94 Brake Hydraulic Systems 95 Hydraulic Valves and Switches 96 Brake Fluid and Lines 97 Brake Bleeding Methods and Procedures 98 Wheel Bearings and Service 99 Drum Brakes 100 Drum Brake Diagnosis and Service 101 Disc Brakes 102 Disc Brakes Diagnosis and Service 103 Parking Brake Operation, Diagnosis, and Service 104 Machining Brake Drums and Rotors 105 Power Brake Unit Operation, Diagnosis, and Service 106 ABS Components and Operation 107 ABS Diagnosis and Service 108 Electronic Stability Control Systems SECTION XII Suspension and Steering 109 Tires and Wheels 110 Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems 111 Tire and Wheel Service 112 Suspension System Principles and Components 113 Front Suspensions and Service 114 Rear Suspensions and Service 115 Electronic Suspension Systems 116 Steering Columns and Gears 117 Steering Linkage and Service 118 Power-Assisted Steering Operation and Service 119 Wheel Alignment Principles 120 Alignment Diagnosis and Service SECTION XIII Manual Drive train and Axles 121 Clutches 122 Manual Transmissions/Transaxles 123 Drive Axle Shafts and CV Joints 124 Drive Shafts and CV Joint Service 125 Drive Axles and Differentials 126 Four-Wheel-Drive and All-Wheel Drive SECTION XIV Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles 127 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Principles 128 Hydraulic Components and Control Systems 129 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis and In-Vehicle Service 130 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Unit Repair Index

Additional information

CIN0133994619G
9780133994612
0133994619
Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service by James Halderman
Used - Good
Hardback
Pearson Education (US)
20150206
1664
N/A
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