Automotive Technology:Service And Maintenance (Paperback)  | Released: 2010

This book guides readers through the basic maintenance, diagnosis, and servicing of all automotive systems, from tool and shop safety through the steps necessary to maintain a modern motor vehicle. Thoroughly up-to-date coverage spans the spectrum, examining basic systems such as electrical,lubrication, heating, cooling, exhaust, and transmission systems in depth. This provides readers with the foundation necessary to deal with the more complex maintenance problems of engine control computers, anti-lock braking systems, and emission controls. Supplemental restraints, tires, and drive shafts and axles are also highlighted.About the AuthorDon Knowles has written over 35 Automotive textbooks, student manuals, and training CDs in automotive an medium / heavy truck technology. He has been a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and is also a member of the Council of Advanced Autonotive Trainers (CAAT) and the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT).Table of Contents* Section 1 : Safety and Communication * Section 2 : Basic Shop Procedures, Measurements and Fasteners * Section 3 : Service Information * Section 4 : Engine Principles and Systems * Section 5 : Electrical Systems * Section 6 : Engine Electrical Systems * Section 7 : Engine Control Systems * Section 8 : Emissions and Emission Systems * Section 9 : Heating and Air Conditioning Systems * Section 10 : Tires and Wheels * Section 11 : Drive Shafts, Drive Axles and Clutches * Section 12 : Manual and Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles * Section 13 : Conventional and Antilock Brake Systems * Section 14 : Suspension Systems * Section 15 : Steering Systems.