Modern Automotive Technology, 7th Edition
Modern Automotive Technology details the construction, operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of late-model automobiles and light trucks. This comprehensive textbook uses a building-block approach that starts with the fundamental principles of system operation and progresses gradually to complex diagnostic and service procedures. Short sentences, concise definitions, and thousands of color illustrations help students learn quickly and easily. This text provides thorough coverage of the latest developments in the automotive field, including hybrid drive systems, computer network communication, and tire pressure monitoring systems. Organized around the eight ASE automobile test areas, Modern Automotive Technology is a valuable resource for students preparing for a career in automotive technology, as well as experienced technicians who are preparing for the ASE certification tests.
Table of Contents
Abbreviated Contents
Modern Automotive Technology, 7th Edition
- Front Matter
- Section 1 Introduction to Automotive Technology
- 1 - The Automobile
- 2 - Automotive Careers and ASE Certification
- 3 - Basic Hand Tools
- 4 - Power Tools and Equipment
- 5 - The Auto Shop and Safety
- 6 - Automotive Measurement and Math
- 7 - Service Information and Work Orders
- 8 - Basic Electricity and Electronics
- 9 - Fasteners, Gaskets, Seals, and Sealants
- 10 - Vehicle Maintenance, Fluid Service, and Recycling
- Section 2 Engines
- Section 3 Computer Systems
- Section 4 Fuel Systems
- 20 - Automotive Fuels, Gasoline and Diesel Combustion
- 21 - Fuel Tanks, Pumps, Lines, and Filters
- 22 - Gasoline Injection Fundamentals
- 23 - Gasoline Injection Diagnosis and Repair
- 24 - Carburetor Operation and Service
- 25 - Diesel Injection Fundamentals
- 26 - Diesel Injection Diagnosis, Service, and Repair
- 27 - Exhaust Systems, Turbochargers, and Superchargers
- Section 5 Electrical Systems
- 28 Automotive Batteries
- 29 Battery Testing and Service
- 30 Starting System Fundamentals
- 31 Starting System Testing and Repair
- 32 Charging System Fundamentals
- 33 Charging System Diagnosis, Testing, and Repair
- 34 Ignition System Fundamentals
- 35 Ignition System Problems, Testing, and Repair
- 36 Lights, Instrumentation, Wipers, and Horns— Operation and Service
- 37 Sound Systems and Power Accessories
- 38 Hybrid Drive System Operation and Repair
- Section 6 Cooling and Lubrication Systems
- Section 7 Emission Control Systems
- Section 8 Engine Performance
- Section 9 Engine Service and Repair
- Section 10 Drive Trains and Axles
- 53 Clutch Fundamentals
- 54 Clutch Diagnosis and Repair
- 55 Manual Transmission Fundamentals
- 56 Manual Transmission Diagnosis and Repair
- 57 Automatic Transmission Fundamentals
- 58 Automatic Transmission Service
- 59 Drive Shafts and Transfer Cases
- 60 Drive Shaft and Transfer Case Diagnosis, Service, and Repair
- 61 Differential and Rear Drive Axle Fundamentals
- 62 Differential and Rear Drive Axle Diagnosis and Repair
- 63 Transaxle and Front Drive Axle Fundamentals
- 64 Transaxle and Front Drive Axle Diagnosis and Repair
- Section 11 Suspension, Steering, and Brakes
- 65 Tire, Wheel, and Wheel Bearing Fundamentals
- 66 Tire, Wheel, and Wheel Bearing Service
- 67 Suspension System Fundamentals
- 68 Suspension System Diagnosis and Repair
- 69 Steering System Fundamentals
- 70 Steering System Diagnosis and Repair
- 71 Brake System Fundamentals
- 72 Brake System Diagnosis and Repair
- 73 Anti-Lock Brakes, Traction Control, and Stability Control
- 74 Wheel Alignment
- Section 12 Heating and Air Conditioning
- Section 13 Safety, Security, and Navigation Systems
- Reference Section
- Glossary of Terms
- Internet Resources
- Acknowledgments
- Index