Automotive Engines: Theory and Servicing (Prentice Hall Multimedia Series in Automotive Technology) - Softcover

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

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013113325X ISBN 13: 9780131133259

Publisher: Pearson, 2004

Synopsis

This comprehensive volume covers all aspects of engine repair including engine machining, as well as sub systems such as ignition and fuel injection. The book is written to correlate to the content needed for the ASE Technician Certification test and the NATCF task list, and provides a major emphasis on diagnosis and why operations are performed. Tech Tips and Diagnostic stories provide real world applications. The volume includes a multimedia CD ROM with fully illustrated PowerPoint slides and a workbook with correlated activities. KEY TOPICS: The volume covers all aspects of servicing engines including tools, fasteners, and safety, environmental and health issues, engine operation and identification, lubrication system operation and diagnosis, cooling system operation and diagnosis, fuel and emission system operation and diagnosis, starting and charging system operation and diagnosis, ignition system operation and diagnosis, engine condition diagnosis, engine removal, disassembly and cleaning, intake and exhaust manifolds, valve and seat service, engine block construction and service and pistons, rings, and connecting rods, crankshafts and bearings. MARKET: For those interested in a comprehensive treatment of automotive engines.

About this title

From the Back Cover

This new edition of a classic in the field offers expanded and updated information on automotive engine operation, troubleshooting, and in-the-vehicle service procedures. There is coverage of newer engine types and materials plus 38 new photo sequences and over 400 photos showing common service practices in a step-by-step format. As a part of Prentice Hall's Multimedia Series in Automotive Technology, this book includes a CD that provides a visual reinforcement of the text material.

Features of the new edition include:

• The worktext accompanying the book contains shop assignments that are linked to each chapter in the text.
• To enhance reader interest, special elements such as Tech Tips, Diagnostic Stories, and Frequently Asked Questions are found throughout.
• NATEF guidelines are discussed and followed; and ASE-type practice questions are included.
• Each book contains a coupon for access to an ASE test prep website so readers can better prepare for taking future tests.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 013113325X
• ISBN 13: 9780131133259
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 656