Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service, 6th edition
Published by Pearson (October 23, 2020) © 2020
- James Halderman
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For courses in automotive principles, service or mechanics.
Preparing tomorrow's automotive professionals for success
Automotive Technology addresses advances in automotive systems. Written to current ASE tasks, the text examines the 8 major areas of automotive service in 136 concise chapters. Practical examples and step-by-step photo sequences cover terminology, procedures and best practices. This text is part of the Pearson Automotive Professional Technician Series.
The 6th Edition has 6 new chapters that make it easier to study, teach and assign ASE topics. New case studies and more than 100 new visuals offer added context. Contact your Pearson rep for information on the ASE Test Prep and Study Guide and ASE Correlated Task Sheets workbook.
Hallmark features of this title
A format geared toward student success
- Learning outcomes and objectives are aligned with ASE standards and chapter content.
- Concise, easy-to-read chapters present content in manageable sections, making it more digestible and easily understood by students.
Practical applications
- Case studies in technical chapters cover the three C's (complaint, cause and correction) of handling real-world customer issues.
- 7 videos covering the ASE areas are included in Chapter 17, Preventative Maintenance and Service Procedures.
Learning aids and resources
- Step-by-step photo sequences detail best-practice approaches for procedures such as diagnosing and troubleshooting faults.
- A chapter-ending summary, review questions, key term flashcards and chapter quiz provide ample practice.
New features of this title
Major updates for consistency with current ASE standards
- NEW: 6 new chapters reflect current ASE tasks. They cover service information (Ch. 15), lighting and signaling circuits (Ch. 56), driver navigation systems (Ch. 57), safety and comfort accessories (Ch. 58), autonomous vehicles (Ch. 61) and vehicle emission standards (Ch. 84).
- REVISED: Learning outcomes and objectives have been realigned with current ASE standards and revised chapter content.
Improved organization
- REVISED: Longer chapters have been condensed into shorter, easier-to-read chapters.
- UPDATED: Chapter 17, Preventative Maintenance and Procedures, has been completely updated. It now provides all maintenance and service procedures in one chapter.
Real-world examples and practical applications
- NEW: Case studies have been added to technical chapters.
- EXPANDED: More than 100 new full-color photos and line drawings bring subject matter to life, such as good versus defective parts and the inner workings of components.
Highlights of the DIGITAL UPDATE for Revel (available for Fall 2021 classes)
Instructors, contact your sales rep to ensure you have the most recent version of the course.
- NEW: Nearly 260 new animations (340 in all) deepen students' grasp of automotive skills and concepts. They cover topics ranging from basic tools and engines, to heating and air conditioning.
- NEW: New platform features are included. For example, the educator dashboard provides detailed insight into student performance and helps you identify struggling students.
Features of Revel for the 6th Edition; published 2020
- More than 300 videos use voiceover and instructional tips to explain tasks, skills and concepts.
- Check Your Understanding videos and interactives engage students in active learning.
- Case studies in technical chapters of Revel look at the complaint, cause and corrective route.
- Flashcards and study tools offer practice with all the important key terms.
- ASE task sheets lets students submit their work through Revel. Instructors can customize task sheets and provide feedback directly to students.
- Revel meets ASE Standard 12. This allows 25% of the content (when assigned in the course) to be done online for programs that qualify.
- Automotive Background and Overview
- Careers in the Automotive Service Industry
- Starting a Career in the Automotive Industry
- Working as a Professional Service Technician
- Technician Certification
- Shop Safety
- Environmental and Hazardous Materials
- Fasteners and Thread Repair
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools and Shop Equipment
- Vehicle Lifting and Hoisting
- Measuring Systems and Tools
- Scientific Principles and Materials
- Math, Charts, and Calculations
- Service Information
- Vehicle Identification and Emission Ratings
- Preventative Maintenance and Service Procedures
- Gasoline Engine Operation, Parts, and Specifications
- Diesel Engine Operation and Diagnosis
- Coolant
- Cooling System Operation and Diagnosis
- Engine Oil
- Lubrication System Operation and Diagnosis
- Intake and Exhaust Systems
- Turbocharging and Supercharging
- Engine Condition Diagnosis
- In-Vehicle Engine Service
- Engine Removal and Disassembly
- Engine Cleaning and Crack Detection
- Cylinder Head and Valve Guide Service
- Valve and Seat Service
- Camshafts and Valve Trains
- Pistons, Rings, and Connecting Rods
- Engine Blocks
- Crankshafts, Balance Shafts, and Bearings
- Gaskets and Sealants
- Engine Assembly and Dynamometer Testing
- Engine Installation and Break-in
- Electrical Fundamentals
- Electrical Circuits and Ohm's Law
- Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel Circuits
- Circuit Testers and Digital Meters
- Oscilloscopes and Graphing Multimeters
- Automotive Wiring and Wire Repair
- Wiring Schematics and Circuit Testing
- Capacitance and Capacitors
- Magnetism and Electromagnetism
- Electronic Fundamentals
- CAN and Network Communications
- Batteries
- Battery Testing and Service
- Cranking System
- Cranking System Diagnosis and Service
- Charging System
- Charging System Diagnosis and Service
- Lighting and Signaling Circuits
- Driver Information and Navigation Systems
- Comfort and Convenience Accessories
- Security and Immobilizer Systems
- Airbag and Pretensioner Circuits
- Autonomous Vehicles: Operation and Service Procedures
- Audio System Operation and Diagnosis
- Heating and Air-Conditioning Components and Operation
- Air Management System
- Automatic Air-Conditioning System Operation
- Heating and Air-Conditioning System Diagnosis
- Heating and Air-Conditioning System Service
- Gasoline
- Alternative Fuels
- Diesel and Biodiesel Fuels
- Ignition System Components and Operation
- Ignition System Diagnosis and Service
- Computer Fundamentals
- Temperature Sensors
- Throttle Position (TP) Sensors
- MAP/BARO Sensors
- Mass Air Flow Sensors
- Oxygen Sensors
- Fuel Pumps, Lines, and Filters
- Fuel-Injection Components and Operation
- Gasoline Direct-Injection Systems
- Electronic Throttle Control System
- Fuel-Injection System Diagnosis and Service
- Vehicle Emission Standards and Testing
- Evaporative Emission Control Systems
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation Systems
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation and Secondary Air-Injection Systems
- Catalytic Converters
- On-Board Diagnosis
- Scan Tools and Engine Performance Diagnosis
- Introduction to Hybrid Vehicles
- Hybrid Vehicle High-Voltage Batteries
- Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- Hybrid Safety and Service Procedures
- Fuel Cells and Advanced Technologies
- Braking System Components and Performance Standards
- Braking System Principles and Friction Materials
- Brake Hydraulic Systems
- Hydraulic Valves and Switches
- Brake Fluid and Lines
- Brake Bleeding Methods and Procedures
- Wheel Bearings and Service
- Drum Brakes
- Drum Brake Diagnosis and Service
- Disc Brakes
- Disc Brake Diagnosis and Service
- Parking Brake Operation, Diagnosis, and Service
- Machining Brake Drums and Rotors
- Power Brake Unit Operation, Diagnosis, and Service
- ABS Components and Operation
- ABS Diagnosis and Service
- Electronic Stability Control Systems
- Tires and Wheels
- Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
- Tire and Wheel Service
- Suspension System Principles and Components
- Front Suspensions and Service
- Rear Suspensions and Service
- Electronic Suspension Systems
- Steering Columns and Gears
- Steering Linkage and Service
- Hydraulic Power Steering Systems
- Electric Power Steering Systems
- Wheel Alignment Principles
- Alignment Diagnosis and Service
- Clutches
- Manual Transmissions/Transaxles
- Drive Shafts and CV Joints
- Drive Shafts and CV Joint Service
- Drive Axles and Differentials
- Four-Wheel-Drive and All-Wheel Drive
- Vibration and Noise Diagnosis and Correction
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Principles
- Hydraulic Components and Control Systems
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis and In-Vehicle Service
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Unit Repair
About our author
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.
He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio Northern University and a Master's degree 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 (A1–A8), plus A9, F1, G1, L1 and L3.
Jim is the author of many automotive textbooks, all published by Pearson. Jim has presented numerous technical seminars to national audiences, including the California Automotive Teachers (CAT) and the Illinois College Automotive Instructor Association (ICAIA). Jim was also named Regional Teacher of the Year by General Motors Corporation and is a member of the advisory committee for the department of technology at Ohio Northern University. Jim was also named MVP at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference in 2013.
Jim and his wife, Michelle, live in Dayton, Ohio. You can reach Jim by email.
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