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Buy Automotive Technology 6th Edition
6th Edition
136 Chapters
1740 total pages
Size: 9.1” x 12” x 2.3”
Weight: 8.5 lbs
Book ISBN-10: 0-13-525727-1
Book ISBN-13: 978-0-13-525727-2
Book w/ Revel access card ISBN: 9780135577769
Printed Task Sheets ISBN: 9780135257630
eBook ISBN: 9780134164328
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Section I – Careers in the Automotive Service Area
Ch1: Automotive Background and Overview
Ch2: Careers in the Automotive Service Industry
Ch3: Starting a Career in the Automotive Industry
Ch4: Working as a Professional Service Technician
Ch5: Technician Certification
Section II – Safety, Environmental, and Health Concerns
Ch6: Shop Safety
Ch7: Environmental and Hazardous Materials
Section III – Tools, Shop Equipment, and Measuring
Ch8: Fasteners and Thread Repair
Ch9: Hand Tools
Ch10: Power Tools and Shop Equipment
Ch11: Vehicle Lifting and Hoisting
Ch12: Measuring Systems and Tools
Section IV – Principles, Math, and Calculations
Ch13: Scientific Principles and materials
Ch14: Math, Charts, and Calculations
Section V – Vehicle Service Information, Identification, and Routine Maintenance
Ch15: Service Information
Ch16: Vehicle Identification and Emissions Ratings
Ch17: Preventative Maintenance and Service Procedures
Section VI – Engine Repair
Ch18: Gasoline Engine Operation, Parts, and Specifications
Ch19: Diesel Engine Operation and Diagnosis
Ch20: Coolant
Ch21: Cooling System Operation and Diagnosis
Ch22: Engine Oil
Ch23: Lubrication System Operation and Diagnosis
Ch24: Intake and Exhaust Systems
Ch25: Turbocharging and Supercharging
Ch26: Engine Condition Diagnosis
Ch27: In-Vehicle Engine Service
Ch28: Engine Removal and Disassembly
Ch29: Engine Cleaning and Crack Detection
Ch30: Cylinder Head and Valve Guide Service
Ch31: Valve and Seat Service
Ch32: Camshaft and Valve Trains
Ch33: Pistons, Rings, and Connecting Rods
Ch34: Engine Blocks
Ch35: Crankshafts, Balance Shafts, and Bearings
Ch36: Gaskets and Sealants
Ch37: Engine Assembly and Dynamometer Testing
Ch38: Engine Installation and Break-In
Section VII – Electrical and Electronic Systems
Ch39: Electrical Fundamentals
Ch40: Electrical Circuits and Ohm’s Law
Ch41: Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel Circuits
Ch42: Circuit Testers and Digital Meters
Ch43: Oscilloscopes and Graphing Multimeters
Ch44: Automotive Wiring and Wire Repair
Ch45: Wiring Schematics and Circuit Testing
Ch46: Capacitance and Capacitors
Ch47: Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Ch48: Electronic Fundamentals
Ch49: CAN and Network Communications
Ch50: Batteries
Ch51: Battery Testing and Service
Ch52: Cranking Systems
Ch53: Cranking System Diagnosis and Service
Ch54: Charging Systems
Ch55: Charging System Diagnosis and Service
Ch56: Lighting and Signaling Circuits
Ch57: Driver Information and Navigation Systems
Ch58: Safety, Comfort and Convenience Accessories
Ch59: Security Immobilizer Systems
Ch60: Airbag Pretensioner Circuits
Ch61: Autonomous Vehicles – Operation and Service Procedures
Ch62: Audio System Operation and Diagnosis
Section VIII – Heating and Air Conditioning
Ch63: Heating and Air-Conditioning Components and Operation
Ch64: Air Management Systems
Ch65: Automatic Air-Conditioning System Operation
Ch66: Heating and Air-Conditioning System Diagnosis
Ch67: Heating and Air-Conditioning System Service
Section IX – Engine Performance
Ch68: Gasoline
Ch69: Alternative Fuels
Ch70: Diesel and Biodiesel Fuels
Ch71: Ignition System Parts and Operation
Ch72: Ignition System Diagnosis and Sevice
Ch73: Computer Fundamentals
Ch74: Temperature Sensors
Ch75: Throttle Position Sensors
Ch76: MAP/BARO Sensors
Ch77: Mass Air Flow Sensors
Ch78: Oxygen Sensors
Ch79: Fuel Pumps, Lines, and Filters
Ch80: Fuel Injection Components and Operation
Ch81: Gasoline Direct Injection Systems
Ch82: Electronic Throttle Control Systems
Ch83: Fuel Injection System Diagnosis and Service
Ch84: Vehicle Emission Standards and Testing
Ch85: Evaporative Emission Control System
Ch86: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Systems
Ch87: Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) and Secondary Air Injection (SAI) System
Ch88: Catalytic Converters
Ch89: On-Board Diagnosis
Ch90: Scan Tools and Engine Performance Diagnosis
Section X – Hybrid and Fuel Cell Vehicles
Ch91: Introduction to Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Ch92: Hybrid Vehicle High-Voltage Batteries
Ch93: Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Ch94: Hybrid Safety and Service Procedures
Ch95: Fuel Cells and Advanced Technologies
Section XI – Brakes
Ch96: Braking System Components and Performance Standards
Ch97: Braking System Principles
Ch98: Brake Hydraulic Systems
Ch99: Hydraulic Valves and Switches
Ch100: Brake Fluid and Lines
Ch101: Brake Bleeding Methods and Procedures
Ch102: Wheel Bearings and Service
Ch103: Drum Brakes
Ch104: Drum Brakes Operation, Diagnosis, and Service
Ch105: Disc Brakes
Ch106: Disc Brakes Diagnosis and Service
Ch107: Parking Brake System Diagnosis and Service
Ch108: Machining Brake Drums and Rotors
Ch109: Power Brake Unit Operation, Diagnosis and Service
Ch110: ABS Components and Operation
Ch111: ABS Diagnosis and Service
Ch112: Electronic Stability Control Systems
Section XII – Suspension and Steering
Ch113: Tires and Wheels
Ch114: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Ch115: Tire and Wheel Service
Ch116: Suspension System Principles and Components
Ch117: Front Suspension and Service
Ch118: Rear Suspension and Service
Ch119: Electronic Suspension Systems
Ch120: Steering Columns and Gears
Ch121: Steering Linkage and Service
Ch122: Hydraulic Power Steering Systems
Ch123: Electric Power Steering Systems
Ch124: Wheel Alignment Principles
Ch125: Alignment Diagnosis and Service
Section XIII – Manual Drive Train and Axles
Ch126: Clutches
Ch127: Manual Transmission/Transaxles
Ch128: Drive Axle Shafts and CV Joints
Ch129: Drive Axle Shafts and CV Joint Service
Ch130: Drive Axles and Differentials
Ch131: Four-Wheel-Drive and All-Wheel-Drive
Ch132: Vibration and Noise Diagnosis and Correction
Section XIV – Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
Ch133: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Principles
Ch134: Hydraulic Components and Control Systems
Ch135: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis and In-Vehicle Service
Ch136: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Unit Repair
Section I – Careers in the Automotive Service Area
Chapter 1 – Automotive Background and Overview (page 1)
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- Animation resources are categorized and designed to be a comprehensive listing based on ASE content area
A0: Careers in the Automotive Service Area
- Videos are shared from Youtube
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- Video resources are categorized and designed to be a comprehensive listing based on ASE content area
A0: Careers in the Automotive Service Area
A Day in The Life of a Hendrick Automotive Group Technician (Time 5:26) (2017) (Better)
Are You Thinking of a Career In Auto Repair (Time 15:02) (2018) (Good)
ASE Certification for Automotive Repair (Time 2:19) (2016) (Better)
ASE Computer Based Testing (Time 2:49) (2011) (Good)
ASE Explained (Time 7:28) (2008) (Good)
Automotive Mechanic What I Do & How Much I Make (Time 4:21) (2018) (Best)
Don't Toss That Used Motor Oil (Time 1:23) (2015) (Better)
History Brief The Rise of The Automobile (Time 3:35) (2014) (Good)
How to Recycle Used Oil and Other Fluids from Your Car, Truck or SUV (Time 4:17) (2020) (Best)
Seven Jobs for Young Car Enthusiasts (Time 5:31) (2017) (Good)
The Amazing World of Automobiles (Time 51:32) (2018) (Better)
The Automobile and Its First 100 Years (Time 27:59) (2013) (Good)
Waste Management for The Auto Industry (Time 31:06) (2013) (Good)
What It's Like Being an Automotive Technician in 2021 (Time 7:39) (2021) (Best)
There are three different types of quizzes. Multiple Choice, Short Answer and Matching. All quizzes are in PDF format and may be downloaded below.
Multiple Choice A – with answer key
(A0) Related Resources
Service Information - Downloads
Service Information - Websites
Case Studies
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Chapter 2 – Careers in the Automotive Service Industry (page 9)
To download right click and select “Save link as”
- Animations are in MP4 format
- Play by selecting a title below
- Download by right mouse clicking on the title and select “Save Link As” and save to your computer
- Animation resources are categorized and designed to be a comprehensive listing based on ASE content area
A0: Careers in the Automotive Service Area
- Videos are shared from Youtube
- Play by selecting a title below
- If you find a broken video link, please notify us of the issue
- Video resources are categorized and designed to be a comprehensive listing based on ASE content area
A0: Careers in the Automotive Service Area
A Day in The Life of a Hendrick Automotive Group Technician (Time 5:26) (2017) (Better)
Are You Thinking of a Career In Auto Repair (Time 15:02) (2018) (Good)
ASE Certification for Automotive Repair (Time 2:19) (2016) (Better)
ASE Computer Based Testing (Time 2:49) (2011) (Good)
ASE Explained (Time 7:28) (2008) (Good)
Automotive Mechanic What I Do & How Much I Make (Time 4:21) (2018) (Best)
Don't Toss That Used Motor Oil (Time 1:23) (2015) (Better)
History Brief The Rise of The Automobile (Time 3:35) (2014) (Good)
How to Recycle Used Oil and Other Fluids from Your Car, Truck or SUV (Time 4:17) (2020) (Best)
Seven Jobs for Young Car Enthusiasts (Time 5:31) (2017) (Good)
The Amazing World of Automobiles (Time 51:32) (2018) (Better)
The Automobile and Its First 100 Years (Time 27:59) (2013) (Good)
Waste Management for The Auto Industry (Time 31:06) (2013) (Good)
What It's Like Being an Automotive Technician in 2021 (Time 7:39) (2021) (Best)
Quizzes
There are three different types of quizzes. Multiple Choice, Short Answer and Matching. All quizzes are in PDF format and may be downloaded below.
Multiple Choice A – with answer key
(A0) Related Resources
Service Information - Downloads
Service Information - Websites
Case Studies
Click here - This link will open the Jim's Case Studies page into a new tab in your browser