Section 1
Introduction to Automotive Technology
Chapter 1. The Automobile 1
Chapter 2. Automotive Careers and ASE
Certification 22
Chapter 3. Basic Hand Tools 34
Chapter 4. Power Tools and Equipment 47
Chapter 5. The Auto Shop and Safety 60
Chapter 6. Automotive Measurement and Math 70
Chapter 7. Service Information and Work Orders 85
Chapter 8. Basic Electricity and Electronics 97
Chapter 9. Fasteners, Gaskets, Seals, and
Sealants 111
Chapter 10. Vehicle Maintenance, Fluid Service, and
Recycling 127
Section 2
Engines
Chapter 11. Engine Fundamentals 145
Chapter 12. Engine Design Classifications 162
Chapter 13. Engine Top End Construction 182
Chapter 14. Engine Bottom End Construction 199
Chapter 15. Engine Front End Construction 217
Chapter 16. Engine Size and Performance
Measurements 225
Section 3
Computer Systems
Chapter 17. Computer System Fundamentals 235
Chapter 18. On-Board Diagnostics and Scan Tools 261
Chapter 19. Computer System Service 282
Section 4
Fuel Systems
Chapter 20. Automotive Fuels, Gasoline and Diesel
Combustion 301
Chapter 21. Fuel Tanks, Pumps, Lines, and Filters 315
Chapter 22. Gasoline Injection Fundamentals 340
Chapter 23. Gasoline Injection Diagnosis and
Repair 371
Chapter 24. Carburetor Operation and Service 396
Chapter 25. Diesel Injection Fundamentals 410
Chapter 26. Diesel Injection Diagnosis, Service, and
Repair 429
Chapter 27. Exhaust Systems, Turbochargers, and
Superchargers 449
Section 5
Electrical Systems
Chapter 28. Automotive Batteries 473
Chapter 29. Battery Testing and Service 483
Chapter 30. Starting System Fundamentals 499
Chapter 31. Starting System Testing and Repair 513
Chapter 32. Charging System Fundamentals 532
Chapter 33. Charging System Diagnosis, Testing, and
Repair 548
Chapter 34. Ignition System Fundamentals 567
Chapter 35. Ignition System Problems, Testing, and
Repair 595
Chapter 36. Lights, Instrumentation, Wipers, and
Horns—Operation and Service 631
Chapter 37. Sound Systems and Power Accessories 667
Chapter 38. Hybrid Drive System Operation and
Service 694
Section 6
Cooling and Lubrication Systems
Chapter 39. Cooling System Fundamentals 725
Chapter 40. Cooling System Testing, Maintenance, and
Repair 745
Chapter 41. Lubrication System Fundamentals 768
Chapter 42. Lubrication System Testing, Service, and
Repair 786
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