Modern automotive technology / by James E. Duffy, automotive writer, ASE master automobile technician.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 1798-1801) index.

Machine generated contents note: Table of Contents (TXT only) 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. Auto Shop Safety 6. Automotive Measurement and Math 7. Service Information and Work Orders 8. Fasteners, Gaskets, Seals, and Sealants 9. Vehicle Maintenance, Fluid Service, and Recycling 10. Career Success Section 2--Engine Technology 11. Engine Fundamentals 12. Engine Design Classifications 13. Engine Top End Construction 14. Engine Bottom End Construction 15. Engine Front End Construction 16. Engine Size and Performance Measurements Section 3--Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics 17. Electrical Principles 18. Circuit Types and Ohm's Law 19. Electrical and Electronic Components 20. Electrical Tools and Test Equipment 21. Wiring Diagrams and Wiring Repairs 22. Basic Electrical Tests Section 4--Computer Control Technology 23. Computer System Fundamentals 24. On-Board Diagnostics and Scan Tools 25. Computer System Service Section 5--Electrical and Electronic Systems Technology 26. Hybrid Drive Technology 27. Hybrid Drive Systems Diagnosis and Repair 28. 12-Volt and HV Battery Technology 29. 12-Volt and HV Battery Service 30. Starting System Technology 31. Starting System Diagnosis, Testing, and Repair 32. Charging System Technology 33. Charging System Diagnosis, Testing, and Repair 34. Ignition System Technology 35. Ignition System Diagnosis, Testing, and Repair 36. Lights, Instrumentation, Wipers, and Horns--Operation and Service 37. Sound Systems and Power Accessories--Operation and Service 38. Security and Navigation Systems--Operation and Service Section 6--Fuel, Exhaust, and Induction System Technology 39. Automotive Fuels, Combustion Efficiency 40. Fuel Tanks, Pumps, Lines, and Filters 41. Gasoline Injection Fundamentals 42. Gasoline Injection Diagnosis, Testing, and Repair 43. Diesel Injection Fundamentals 44. Diesel Injection Diagnosis, Testing, and Repair 45. Exhaust System

"Modern Automotive Technology details the construction, operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of late-model automobiles and light trucks. It provides thorough coverage of the latest developments in the automotive field and helps students prepare for the ASE automobile certification tests. Modern Automotive Technology is correlated to the 2012 NATEF Task List"-- Provided by publisher.

"Modern Automotive Technology, updated for 2014, is a comprehensive textbook organized around the ASE automobile test areas that supports career readiness for those wishing to pursue a job in the automotive industry. It details the construction, operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of late-model automobiles and light trucks. Using a building block approach, students first learn the fundamentals of automotive systems and then progress gradually to complex diagnostics and service procedures. Updated content throughout the textbook, including a new Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics section and a new Superchargers and Turbochargers chapter, prepares students to service today's vehicles. This book is also a perfect reference for experienced technicians preparing for industry certification. 100% correlation to all three sections of the 2012 NATEF Task List ASE-type questions in every chapter for certification preparation Technical information presented in an easy-to-read format New Engine Reassembly, Installation, and Break-in chapter Six new chapters on electricity and electronics Troubleshooting charts in each service chapter to support quick diagnosis Hybrid drive system service and technology found throughout the book "-- Provided by publisher.