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Today's Technician: Automotive Engine Performance

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Publisher Comments:

This comprehensive training and education package focuses on the major engine systems affecting engine performance and driveability, with topics ranging from engine basics to fuel, ignition, and OBD-II systems. Various manufacturers vehicle systems are represented to illustrate the similarities and differences technicians will encounter today. Current and thoroughly-updated system information and diagnostic strategies in this edition, added to help students keep pace with emerging technologies, include: _ a new systematic approach to diagnosing problems _ updated scanner information _ new engine technology, including the throttle actuator control system _ new magneto resistive sensors _ recent emission inspection requirements and mandates specifically regarding OBD II _ expanded discussion of fuel cell technology _ expanded discussion of the operation of hybrid vehicles Like other books in the Todays Technician series, the Classroom Manual covers the subject fundamentals, discussing theory and operation of each engine system. The Shop Manual provides the service and diagnostic how to¿ component, with hands-on exercises that reinforce concepts learned in the Classroom Manual. Restructured Job Sheets in the Shop Manual provide a format for students to perform the tasks covered in each chapter.

Book News Annotation:

This textbook introduces the basic principles of chemistry and physics required to understand the complex systems found in automobiles and light trucks, and describes the components and operation of each engine subsystem. The accompanying shop manual illustrates safety, tool and equipment operation, and proper testing and diagnostic procedures. The third edition discusses new digital oscilloscopes and scanners.
Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

This comprehensive training/education package focuses on the major engine systems affecting engine performance and drivability. Today's Technician: Automotive Engine Performance, 4th Edition includes thoroughly updated content on ignition systems, intake and exhaust systems, fuels and emission controls and related electronics, in two comprehensive manuals. With a sharp focus on current technologies and the inclusion of outstanding learning features, this new edition provides an excellent classroom resource for students preparing to become future technicians.

About the Author

Doug Vidler is affiliated with The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the Service Technicians Society (STS), the Automotive Training Managers Council (ATMC), is a CASE evaluation team member/leader, and is ASE Certified.

Table of Contents

Class Manual Chapter 1 Overview of Engine Performance Chapter 2 Basic Theories- Chapter 3 Engine Design and Operation- Chapter 4 Electricity and Electronics Chapter 5 Class -Related Systems Chapter 6 Ignition Systems Chapter 7 EI and DI Chapter 8 Intake and Exhaust Systems Chapter 9 Fuel Systems Chapter 10 EFI Systems Chapter 11 Emission Controls Chapter 12 Computers and Input Sensors Chapter 13 Output Devices and Computer Networking Chapter 14 OBD 2 Shop Manual Chapter 1 Safety Chapter 2 Shop procedures Chapter 3 Engine Condition Diagnosis Chapter 4 Electrical Tests Chapter 5 Related Systems Chapter 6 Ignition System Service Chapter 7 EI and DI Service Chapter 8 Intake and Exhaust Systems Service Chapter 9 Fuel Systems Service Chapter 10 EFI System Service Chapter 11 Emission Control Service Chapter 12 Computer and Input Sensor Diagnosis Chapter 13 Output Devices and Computer system Diagnosis Chapter 14 OBD 2 Diagnostics Or (On-Board-Diagnostics)

Product Details

ISBN:
9780766848641
Subtitle:
Automotive Engine Performance
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Author:
Vidler, Doug
Author:
Pickerill, Ken
Author:
Vidler, Douglas
Author:
Vidler, Dough
Subject:
General
Subject:
Automobiles
Subject:
Technical & Manufacturing Trades
Subject:
Performance
Subject:
Automotive - General
Subject:
Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades
Subject:
Automotive; Engine; Performance;Today
Subject:
s Technician
Subject:
Automotive; Auto Engine; Repair
Subject:
Automotive; Engine; Performance;Today?s Technician
Subject:
Automobiles -- Performance.
Subject:
Automobiles -- Motors -- Modification.
Subject:
automotive
Copyright:
Edition Number:
3
Series:
Today's Technician: Automotive Engine Performance
Publication Date:
August 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
560
Dimensions:
10.90x8.52x2.11 in. 5.79 lbs.
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