Modern Automotive Technology - Hardcover

Duffy, James E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1590701879 ISBN 13: 9781590701874

Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Pub, 2004

Synopsis

Modern Automotive Technology details the construction, operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of late-model automobiles and light trucks. This comprehensive text uses a building-block approach that starts with the fundamental principles of system operation and progresses gradually to complex diagnostic and service procedures. Short sentences, concise definitions, and thousands of color illustrations help students learn quickly and easily. The text provides thorough coverage of the latest developments on the automotive field, including OBD II diagnostics, enhanced emissions testing, misfire monitoring, air bag systems, anti-lock brakes, and security systems. Organized around the eight ASE automobile test areas, this text is a valuable resource for students preparing for a career in automotive technology, as well as experienced technicians who are preparing for the ASE Certification/Rectification Tests.

About this title

Synopsis

This well-illustrated, comprehensively weighty text commences with the fundamental principles of system operation, and progresses to complex diagnostic and service procedures for late-model cars and light trucks. For those preparing for the ASE Certification/ Recertification Tests, this edition provides coverage with review questions, "tech tips,"

About the Author

James E. Duffy has written many of the top-selling automotive education textbooks on the market today. He is also a noted videographer who has produced over 100 vocational/technical video programs. He possesses a B.S. in industrial electronics and a B.S. in technology education from Indiana State University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Pub
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1590701879
• ISBN 13: 9781590701874
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1696