Automotive Technology, A Systems Approach,
7th Edition by Jack Erjavec and Rob Thompson
Chapters 1-55 Covered
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Part I: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY.
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1. Careers in the Automotive Industry.
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2. Workplace Skills.
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3. Basic Theories and Math.
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4. Automotive Systems.
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5. Hand Tools and Shop Equipment.
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6. Diagnostic Equipment and Special Tools.
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7. Working Safely in the Shop.
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8. Preventative Maintenance and Basic Services.
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Part II: ENGINES.
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9. Automotive Engine Designs and Diagnosis.
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10. Engine Disassembly and Cleaning.
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11. Lower-End Theory and Service.
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12. Upper-End Theory and Service.
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13. Engine Sealing and Reassembly.
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14. Lubricating and Cooling Systems.
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Part III: ELECTRICITY.
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15. Basics of Electrical Systems.
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,16. General Electrical System Diagnostics and Service.
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17. Batteries: Theory, Diagnosis, and Service.
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18. Starting and Motor Systems.
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19. Charging Systems.
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20. Lighting Systems.
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21. Instrumentation and Information Displays.
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22. Basics of Electronics and Computer Systems.
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23. Electrical Accessories.
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Part IV: ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
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24. Engine Performance Systems.
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25. Detailed Diagnosis and Sensors.
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26. Ignition Systems.
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27. Ignition System Diagnosis and Service.
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28. Gasoline, Diesel and Other Fuels.
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29. Fuel Delivery Systems.
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30. Electronic Fuel Injection.
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31. Fuel Injection Diagnosis and Service.
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32. Intake and Exhaust Systems.
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33. Emission Control Systems.
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34. Emission Control Diagnosis and Service.
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35. Hybrid Vehicles.
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36. Electric Vehicles.
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Part V: MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES.
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37. Clutches.
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, 38. Manual Transmissions and Transaxles.
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39. Manual Transmission and Transaxle Service.
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40. Drive Axles and Differentials.
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Part VI: AUTOMATIC TRANMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES.
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41. Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles.
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42. Electronic Automatic Transmissions.
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43. Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Service.
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44. Four- and All-Wheel Drive.
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Part VII: SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS.
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45. Tires and Wheels.
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46. Suspension Systems.
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47. Steering Systems.
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48. Restraint Systems: Theory, Diagnosis, and Service.
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49. Wheel Alignment.
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Part VIII: BRAKES.
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50. Brake Systems.
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51. Drum Brakes.
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52. Disc Brakes.
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53. Antilock Brake, Traction Control, and Stability Control Systems.
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Part IX: PASSENGER COMFORT.
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54. Heating and Air Conditioning.
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55. Heating and Air Conditioning Diagnosis and Service.
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