Total automotive technology / Anthony E. Schwaller

Includes bibliographical references (pages 1032-1033) and index

Table Of Contents: Preface About the Author Acknowledgments Dedication Features of the Text Parts Locator SECTION 1 WORKING IN THE AUTOMOTIVE SHOP CHAPTER 1 Introduction to the Automobile Industry CHAPTER 2 Working in the Automobile Industry CHAPTER 3 Introduction to the Automobile CHAPTER 4 Safety in the Automotive Shop CHAPTER 5 Fasteners, Gaskets, Seals, and Sealants CHAPTER 6 Bearings CHAPTER 7 Automotive Belts, Fittings, and Hoses CHAPTER 8 Common Hand Tools CHAPTER 9 Measuring Tools and Precision Instruments CHAPTER 10 Electrical Tools, Power and Pressing Tools, and Cleaning Equipment CHAPTER 11 Manuals and Specifications SECTION 2 FUNDAMENTALS OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES CHAPTER 12 Converting Energy to Power CHAPTER 13 Gasoline Engine Principles CHAPTER 14 Other Power Sources CHAPTER 15 Engine Performance CHAPTER 16 Engine Types CHAPTER 17 Basic Engine Construction CHAPTER 18 Cylinder Heads and Valves CHAPTER 19 Camshaft and Valve Drives SECTION 3 MECHANICAL/FLUID ENGINE SYSTEMS CHAPTER 20 Principles of Lubrication CHAPTER 21 Lubrication System CHAPTER 22 Cooling System Principles and Operation CHAPTER 23 Fuel Characteristics CHAPTER 24 Fuel Delivery Systems CHAPTER 25 Electronic Feedback Carburetors CHAPTER 26 Gasoline Fuel Injection Systems CHAPTER 27 Air Intake and Exhaust Systems CHAPTER 28 Turbocharger and Supercharging Systems SECTION 4 ELECTRICAL ENGINE SYSTEMS CHAPTER 29 Electrical Principles CHAPTER 30 Computer Principles CHAPTER 31 Automotive Batteries HAPTER 32 Conventional Ignition System Principles and Spark Plugs CHAPTER 33 Electronic and Computerized Ignition Systems CHAPTER 34 Charging Systems CHAPTER 35 Starting Systems SECTION 5 EMISSION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS CHAPTER 36 Characteristics of Air Pollution CHAPTER 37 Emission Control Systems CHAPTER 38 Computerized Engine Control Systems SECTION 6 POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 39 Automotive Clutches CHAPTER 40 Manual Transmissions CHAPTER 41 Automatic Transmissions CHAPTER 42 Electronic and Computer-Controlled Transmissions CHAPTER 43 Drive Lines, Differentials, and Axles CHAPTER 44 Four-Wheel/All-Wheel Drive Systems SECTION 7 VEHICLE SUSPENSION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS CHAPTER 45 Standard Braking Systems CHAPTER 46 Antilock Brake Systems CHAPTER 47 Suspension Systems CHAPTER 48 Steering Systems CHAPTER 49 Tires and Wheels SECTION 8 VEHICLE ACCESSORY SYSTEMS CHAPTER 50 Air-Conditioning Systems CHAPTER 51 Heating and Ventilation Systems CHAPTER 52 Cruise Control Systems CHAPTER 53 Auxiliary and Electrical Systems APPENDIX A Common Automotive Abbreviations APPENDIX B Automotive Web Sites APPENDIX C J1930 Terminology List BILINGUAL GLOSSARY INDEX