Automotive Tech

Product DescriptionDesigned for today’s Professional Technician, Chilton’s Service Manuals on automotive repair are more comprehensive and technically detailed, offering maintenance, service and repair information for the automotive professional. Information is provided in an easy-to-read format, supported by quick-reference sections as well as exploded-view illustrations, diagrams and charts. Complete coverage of repair procedures is offered, from [...]

Product DescriptionWas the electric car ever a viable competitor for the petrol one? This book examines the relationship of technology, society and environment to choice, policy and outcome in the history of American transportation.Amazon.com ReviewThe electric vehicle of historian David Kirsch’s title is an old technology that seems ever on the verge of making a [...]

Product Description5F-9, 0-13-048856-9, Halderman, James D., Mitchell, Jr., Chase D., Automotive Steering, Suspension, and Alignment, 3/E/* This book fills the need for technical information that correlates to the National ASE Certification Test and the NATEF Automotive Program Standards for Automotive Content Area A4, (Steering and Suspension). Real world examples help users prepare to [...]

Product DescriptionThis text provides up-to-date material on the rapid developments in the field of electrical and electronic systems in vehicles. The book covers the systems found in current production models, with an additional look at future models. It assumes background knowledge of general vehicle technology and electrical theory consistent with entrance to Higher National courses. [...]

Product DescriptionFor all DaimlerChrysler Vehicles 1990-2005, the Chilton 2006 DaimlerChrysler Diagnostic Service Manual provides technicians with the critical diagnostic information they need to accurately identify and solve engine performance problems. Clear explanations, specifications and illustrations help technicians diagnose second generation on-board diagnostic (OBD-II) systems. Chilton Diagnostic Service Manuals, when used with an engine analyzer, scan [...]

Full color is used throughout the book to maximize the value of every photograph and line drawing
Chapters are kept short to avoid overwhelming students and thoughtfully organized by area so that instructors can choose the order that works best for them
Student interest is engaged and maintained by “You Should Know,” “Tech Tips,” “It’s the Law,” [...]

Product DescriptionThis book is an excellent introduction to compact and automotive diesel engines. How the engines are used in a variety of equipment is explained in a detailed, yet easy to understand format. Topics of theory, operation, service, diagnosis and troubleshooting of diesel engines make this a practical and valuable resource. The material is geared [...]

Product DescriptionModern Automotive Technology details the construction, operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of late-model automobiles and light trucks. This comprehensive textbook 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 [...]

Product DescriptionThe Applied Academics Workbook to Accompany Automotive Technology for General Service Technicians supplements the text with activities that build mathematics, science and communications skills. Each of the 54 activity sheets (one per chapter) references the appropriate NATEF Narratives for Related Academic Skills and uses realistic automotive service examples. The Applied Academics Workbook can [...]

Product DescriptionModern Automotive Technology details the construction, operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of late-model automobiles and light trucks. This comprehensive textbook 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 [...]