Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis - Softcover

Halderman, James D.; Mitchell Jr., Chase D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131132547 ISBN 13: 9780131132542

Publisher: Pearson, 2005

Synopsis

Based on the premise that simple problems should always be checked first, this practical, hands-on book introduces the diagnosis and troubleshooting of automotive engine control systems. With a very technical but easy-to-read and understand presentation this book serves as a single source for information on advanced engine performance diagnosis. KEY TOPICS: Topics include digital storage oscilloscopes, fuel injection and ignition system diagnoses, five-gas exhaust analysis, emission testing, and more. This edition has been updated to include even more detailed scope (DSO) and current ramping tests plus extensive scan tool diagnosis. MARKET: For those who need to pass the ASE Engine Performance certification test as well as the Advanced Level Engine Performance (L1) test.

About this title

About the Author:

James D. Halderman

 

Jim Halderman brings a world of experience to his writing.  He has been a professional service technician, business owner and a professor at a nationally known college for over 20 years.  Jim has a Bachelor’s degree from Ohio Northern University and a Masters in Education from Miami University (Ohio) and is an ASE Certified Master Technician plus L1 and Alternative Fuel.  Jim has written many automotive textbooks published by Pearson - Prentice Hall Publishing Company and is the Chek-Chart automotive textbook series editor.  Jim also writes a weekly newspaper column titled “Straight Talk” for the Dayton Daily News in Dayton Ohio and is the holder of a U.S. patent (5,505,284) for an electronic transmission control device.  He was named outstanding alumni from Ohio Northern University and outstanding regional instructor by General Motors Corporation.

 

Jim is also a member (member grade) of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) as well as the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) and has given technical presentations for many years at California Automotive Teachers (CAT), Illinois College Automotive Instructor Association (ICAIA) and national conferences.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0131132547
• ISBN 13: 9780131132542
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 544