Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service, 7th edition
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Overview
Hallmark features of this title
Comprehensive coverage for an entire curriculum
- 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.
- All terms used adhere to the SAE J1930 standard, for consistency with industry requirements.
Learning aids and resources
- Case studies in technical chapters cover the three C’s (complaint, cause and correction) of handling real-world customer issues.
- Step-by-step photo sequences detail best-practice approaches for procedures such as diagnosing and troubleshooting faults.
- A chapter-ending summary, review questions and chapter quiz provide ample practice.
Published by Pearson (February 20th 2024) - Copyright © 2025
ISBN-13: 9780137871797
Subject: Automotive Technology
Category: Automotive Principles
Table of contents
SECTION I: AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE INDUSTRY
- Automotive Background and Overview
- Careers in the Automotive Service Industry
- Starting a Career in the Automotive Industry
- Working as a Professional Service Technician
SECTION II: SAFETY AND HEALTH ISSUES
- Shop Safety
- Hazardous Materials
- Health and Environmental Concerns
SECTION III: FASTENERS, TOOLS AND SHOP EQUIPMENT
- Fasteners and Thread Repair
- Hand and Power Tools
- Vehicle Lifting and Hoisting
SECTION IV: MEASURING, MATH AND SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES
- Measuring, Math, and Charts
- Scientific Principles and Materials
SECTION V: SERVICE INFORMATION AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
- Service Information, Work Orders, and Vehicle Identification
- Preventative Maintenance and Service Procedures
SECTION VI: ENGINE REPAIR (A1)
- Gasoline Engine Operation, Parts, and Specifications
- Diesel Engine Parts, Operation, and Aftertreatment
- Antifreeze and Coolant
- Cooling System Operation and Diagnosis
- Engine Oil and Filters
- 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 Inspection and Service
- Camshafts and Valve Trains
- Variable Valve Timing and Displacement Systems
- Pistons, Rings, and Connecting Rods
- Engine Blocks
- Crankshafts, Balance Shafts, and Bearings
- Gaskets and Sealants
- Engine Assembly and Testing
- Engine Installation and Break-In
SECTION VII: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
- Electrical Fundamentals
- Electrical Circuits and Ohm’s Law
- Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel Circuits
- Circuit Testers and Digital Meters
- Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
- Automotive Wiring and Wire Repair
- Wiring Schematics and Circuit Testing
- Capacitance and Capacitors
- Magnetism and Electromagnetism
- Electronic Fundamentals
- CAN and Network Communications
- Automotive 12-Volt Batteries
- 12-Volt Battery Testing and Service
- Starting System Parts and Operation
- Starting System Diagnosis and Service
- Charging System Parts and Operation
- Charging System Diagnosis and Service
- Lighting and Signaling Circuits
- Driver Information and Navigation Systems
- Security and Immobilizer Systems
- Airbag and Pretensioner Circuits
- Body Electrical Accessories
- Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS)
- Audio System Operation and Diagnosis
SECTION VIII: HVAC (A7)
- Heating and Air-Conditioning Principles
- Air-Conditioning Compressors and Service
- Air Management System
- Automatic Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems
- Refrigerants and Refrigerant Oils
- Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Recharging
- Air-Conditioning System Diagnosis and Service
SECTION IX: ENGINE PERFORMANCE (A8)
- Gasoline, Alternative Fuels, and Diesel Fuels
- Ignition System Parts and Operation
- Ignition System Diagnosis and Service
- Computer Fundamentals
- Temperature and Throttle Position Sensors
- MAP and MAF Sensors
- Oxygen Sensors
- Fuel Pumps, Lines, and Filters
- Fuel-Injection Parts and Operation
- Gasoline Direct-Injection Systems
- Electronic Throttle Control System
- Fuel-Injection System Diagnosis and Service
- Vehicle Emissions Standards and Testing
- Evaporative Emissions Control and EGR Systems
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation and Secondary Air-Injection Systems
- Catalytic Converters
- Onboard Diagnosis
- Module Reprogramming
- Strategy-Based Diagnosis
SECTION X: EV AND HEV (L3)
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Safety
- Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Maintenance
- EV and HEV High-Voltage Batteries
- EV and PHEV Charging
- Regenerative Brakes
- Fuel Cells and Advanced Technologies
SECTION XI: BRAKES (A5)
- Braking System Components and Performance Standards
- Braking Principles and Friction Materials
- Brake Hydraulic Systems
- Brake Fluid, Lines, and Bleeding
- 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
SECTION XII: STEERING AND SUSPENSION (A4)
- Tires and Wheels
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring Systems
- Tire and Wheel Service
- Suspension System Components and Operation
- Front Suspension and Service
- Rear Suspension 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
SECTION XIII: MANUAL DRIVETRAINS (A3)
- Clutch Components, Operation, and Replacement
- Manual Transmissions/Transaxles
- Driveshafts and Half Shafts
- Driveshaft and Half Shafts Service
- Drive Axles and Differentials
- Four-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive
- Vibration and Noise Diagnosis and Correction
SECTION XIV: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS (A2)
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Principles
- Continuously Variable and Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmissions
- Hydraulic Components and Control Systems
- EV and HEV Transmissions
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis and In-Vehicle Service
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Unit Repair
SECTION XV: SPECIALTY ASE CERTIFICATION CONTENT
- Parts Specialist (P2)
- Service Consultant (C1)
- Exhaust Systems Specialist (X1)
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