Thompson, Rob, author.
Automotive maintenance & light repair / Rob Thompson - Clifton Park, N.Y. : Delmar ; Andover : Cengage Learning [distributor], - 806 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction to the Automotive Industry.2. Safety.3. Shop Orientation.4. Basic Technician Skills.5. Wheels, Tires, and Wheel Bearings.6. Suspension System Principles.7. Suspension System Service.8. Steering System Principles.9. Steering Service.10. Brake System Principles.11. Brake System Service.12. Drum Brake System Principles.13. Drum Brake System Inspection and Service.14. Disc Brake System Principles.15. Disc Brake System Inspection and Service.16. Antilock Brakes, Vehicle Stability Control, and Power Assist.17. Electrical/Electronic System Principles.18. Basic Electrical/Electronic System Service.19. Starting and Charging System Principles.20. Starting and Charging System Service.21. Lighting and Electrical Accessories.22. Engine Performance Principles.23. Engine Mechanical Testing and Service.24. Engine Performance Service.25. Automatic and Manual Transmissions.26. Heating and Air Conditioning.27. Vehicle Maintenance.
Delivering complete coverage of ASE Education Foundation’s Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR) program standards, this accessible, practical resource features material spanning the entire MLR task list, as well as many supplemental tasks entry-level technicians need to master. With an engaging writing style and abundant images and illustrations, this reader-friendly text makes even complex material easier to understand. Proven learning features are integrated into every chapter, including Word Walls highlighting key technical and industry terms and ASE review questions to help prepare for professional certification exams. Giving a solid ground both automotive competencies and academic and lifelong learning skills like math, science, and communication.
In English text.
9781111307417 (hardback)
Motor vehicles --Design and construction.
Motor vehicles --Maintenance and repair -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
CIR TL 152 / T47 2014
CIR 629.2872 / T377a 2014
Automotive maintenance & light repair / Rob Thompson - Clifton Park, N.Y. : Delmar ; Andover : Cengage Learning [distributor], - 806 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction to the Automotive Industry.2. Safety.3. Shop Orientation.4. Basic Technician Skills.5. Wheels, Tires, and Wheel Bearings.6. Suspension System Principles.7. Suspension System Service.8. Steering System Principles.9. Steering Service.10. Brake System Principles.11. Brake System Service.12. Drum Brake System Principles.13. Drum Brake System Inspection and Service.14. Disc Brake System Principles.15. Disc Brake System Inspection and Service.16. Antilock Brakes, Vehicle Stability Control, and Power Assist.17. Electrical/Electronic System Principles.18. Basic Electrical/Electronic System Service.19. Starting and Charging System Principles.20. Starting and Charging System Service.21. Lighting and Electrical Accessories.22. Engine Performance Principles.23. Engine Mechanical Testing and Service.24. Engine Performance Service.25. Automatic and Manual Transmissions.26. Heating and Air Conditioning.27. Vehicle Maintenance.
Delivering complete coverage of ASE Education Foundation’s Maintenance & Light Repair (MLR) program standards, this accessible, practical resource features material spanning the entire MLR task list, as well as many supplemental tasks entry-level technicians need to master. With an engaging writing style and abundant images and illustrations, this reader-friendly text makes even complex material easier to understand. Proven learning features are integrated into every chapter, including Word Walls highlighting key technical and industry terms and ASE review questions to help prepare for professional certification exams. Giving a solid ground both automotive competencies and academic and lifelong learning skills like math, science, and communication.
In English text.
9781111307417 (hardback)
Motor vehicles --Design and construction.
Motor vehicles --Maintenance and repair -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
CIR TL 152 / T47 2014
CIR 629.2872 / T377a 2014