Automotive Engine Performance, 2/E
James D. Halderman

ISBN-10: 0131989359
ISBN-13: 9780131989351

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2007
Format: Paper; 560 pp
Published: 07/26/2006

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For courses in Engine Performance; Performance and Driveability; and Fuel and Emissions.

 

Automotive Engine Performance, Second Edition is correlated to the NATEF Standards for Engine Performance.  Taking a diagnostic approach, it emphasizes how to detect common problems and discusses the purpose, function, operation and methods of testing and diagnosing each system. This edition contains more information on vehicle identification, safety, and environmental concerns, as well as content on evaporative emission sensors and ignition systems. It features a new design, an accompanying multimedia CD-ROM and a highly interactive format ideal for multiple learning styles.   

For courses in Engine Performance; Performance and Driveability; Automotive Technology; and Fuel and Emissions. Automotive Engine Performance, Second Edition is correlated to the NATEF Standards for Engine Performance.  Taking a diagnostic approach, it emphasizes how to detect common problems and discusses the purpose, function, operation and methods of testing and diagnosing each system. This edition contains more information on vehicle identification, safety, and environmental concerns, as well as content on evaporative emission sensors and ignition systems. It features a new design, an accompanying multimedia CD-ROM and a highly interactive format ideal for multiple learning styles.   

 

New to the Edition

 

New Topics: Fully updated materials on the latest issues in engine performance such as:

·        A new chapter on safety

·        Added content on vehicle identification

·        Coverage of environmental concerns

·        Added content on evaporative emission sensors and ignition systems

·        English/Spanish glossary

·        Spanish translation of the entire text on CD-ROM

 

Troubleshooting Charts–have been added to the end of each service chapter.

·        Help readers learn how to diagnose and repair common problems.

 

Traditional Features

 

Material correlates to NATEF standards and the ASE Certification Test–making this book an extremely timely and valuable reference.

 

Diagnostic approach–emphasizes how to find problems and includes diagnostic stories throughout.

   

Highly interactive format–appeals to a variety of learning styles.

 

Multimedia CD-ROM–accompanies the text.

·        Uses action videos and animation to help students understand complex systems.

·        Includes fuel system specifications and testing procedures not found in the text.

·        Includes a glossary of automotive terms, ASE content list for Engine Performance

( A8) area, and NATEF task lists for engine performance ( A8) ASE area.

·        Includes the Spanish translation of the entire textbook.

 

Worktext–can be packaged with the book.

·        Includes Job Sheets correlated to the NATEF task list.

·        Helps instructors and students apply the material to everyday-type activities and typical service and testing procedures.

 

Chapter special features–include Tech Tips, Frequently Asked Questions, Real World Fixes.

 

English/Spanish Glossary–makes this text ideal for all students.

·        Includes definitions and commonly used terms in both English and Spanish so it is more useful to ESL students.

 

Generous Instructor package–is available to adopters of the book.

·        Includes PowerPoint presentations to support chapter material.

·        Provides an Instructor CD with student activities, test bank, and an image library that features line art and photographs.

·        Provides answers to all questions in the textbook.

New to the Edition

 

New Topics: Fully updated materials on the latest issues in engine performance such as:

·        Added content on vehicle identification

·        More on safety

·        Coverage of environmental concerns

·        Added content on evaporative emission sensors and ignition systems

 

Troubleshooting Charts–have been added to the end of each service chapter.

·        Help readers learn how to diagnose and repair common problems.

Table of Contents

 

1.      Service Information, Tools, and Safety

2.      Environmental and Hazardous Materials

3.      Gasoline and Diesel Engine Operation

4.      Cooling System Operation and Diagnosis

5.      Lubrication System Operation and Diagnosis

6.      Intake and Exhaust Systems

7.      Turbocharging and Supercharging

8.      Engine Condition Diagnosis

9.      Starting and Charging Systems Diagnosis

10.  Ignition System Components and Operation

11.  Ignition System Diagnosis and Service

12.  Computer Fundamentals

13.  OBD II

14.  Computer Sensors

15.  Engine Fuels and Combustion   

16.  Fuel Delivery and Evaporative Control Systems

17.  Electronic Fuel Injection Components and Operation

18.  Fuel Injection Systems Diagnosis and Service

19.  Emission Control Devices Operation and Diagnosis

20.  Engine Performance Diagnosis

 

ENGLISH/SPANISH GLOSSARY

INDEX

 

    For courses in Automotive Engine Performance, Automotive Principles, Engine Performance and Driveability, and Automotive Electricity and Electronics Systems.

    Written in and for the 21st century, Automotive Engine Performance features a diagnostic approach, multimedia approach, and Internet approach. This comprehensive textbook is divided into chapters that correspond to the content area of certification as specified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). The content area of all ASE material certification is listed in the objectives at the beginning of each chapter and all laboratory worksheets are correlated to the NATEF Task List. Terminology throughout reflects the SAE J-1930 standard.

    Written to satisfy the need for problem diagnosis as its primary focus, this text features diagnostic stories throughout to help illustrate how real problems are solved. Each new topic covers the parts involved plus the purpose, function, and operation, as well as how to test and diagnose each system. All information on any given topic is discussed as a unit, not scattered throughout the text as in other books.

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