Automotive Technology: A System Approach, First Canadian Edition

Jack Erjavec has become a fixture in the automotive textbook publishing world. He has decades of experience as a technician, educator, author and editor, and he has authored or co-authored more than 30 automotive textbooks and training manuals. Erjavec holds a master's degree in vocational and technical education from The Ohio State University, and he spent 20 years at Columbus State Community College as an instructor and administrator. A long-time affiliate of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT), he also served as executive vice-president for the organization and spent several years on its board of directors. Erjavec is also associated with ATMC, SAE, ASA, ATRA, AERA and other automotive professional associations. Martin Restoule was born and raised in Perth, Ontario. In 1979 he graduated from the Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship program at Algonquin College and was promoted to shop foreman at Perkins Motors in Perth. In 1989 he accepted a job at Algonquin College as an Automotive Technician Professor. In 1993, Martin founded the Truck and Coach Technician Apprenticeship Program. He is the lead Canadian adapting author for Nelson’s market-leading title Automotive Technology: A System Approach, is addition to authoring the Centennial College Press Canadian Truck and Transport Technicians C of Q Exam Test Prep, in addition to eight test preparation handbooks for students in the United States. Al Playter graduated from Centennial College in 1978 and returned to teach in 1991. He holds Interprovincial licences for 310S and 310T as well as certificates from various training courses from Cummins Diesel Electrical to automotive mobile sound, security and electronic accessories. Al has served on numerous committees that have produced not only three levels of curricula for Ontario Automotive Apprentices but also test bank questions for the Ministry of Education. He also holds a Teacher of Adults Certificate and works with the Toronto Automotive Show in their student skills competitions as well as in the Centennial College skills competition. Playter has also written modules for Centennial College Press.

Section 1: Automotive Technology
Chapter 1: Careers in the Automotive Industry.
Chapter 2: Workplace Skills.
Chapter 3: Working Safely In the Shop.
Chapter 4: Automotive Systems and Preventative Maintenance.
Chapter 5: Hand Tools and Shop Equipment.
Chapter 6: Diagnostic Equipment and Special Tools.
Chapter 7: Basic Theories and Math.
Section 2: Engines
Chapter 8: Automotive Engine Designs and Diagnosis.
Chapter 9: Engine Disassembly.
Chapter 10: Short Blocks.Cylinder Heads and Valve Trains.
Chapter 11: Lubricating and Cooling Systems.
Chapter 12: Engine Sealing and Reassembly.
Section 3: Electricity
Chapter 13: Basics of Electrical Systems.
Chapter 14: Basics of Electronics.
Chapter 15: General Electrical System Diagnostics and Service.Batteries: Theory, Diagnosis, and Service.
Chapter 16: Starting Systems.
Chapter 17: Charging Systems.
Chapter 18: Lighting Systems.
Chapter 19: Electrical Instrumentation.
Chapter 20: Electrical Accessories.
Chapter 21: Restraint Systems: Theory, Diagnosis, and Service.
Section 4: Engine Performance
Chapter 22: Ignition Systems.
Chapter 23: Ignition System Diagnosis and Service.
Chapter 24: Fuels and Other Energy Sources.
Chapter 25: Fuel Delivery Systems.
Chapter 26: Fuel Injection.
Chapter 27: Fuel Injection Diagnosis and Service.
Chapter 28: Intake and Exhaust Systems.
Chapter 29: Emission Control Systems.
Chapter 30: Emission Control System Diagnosis and Service.
Chapter 31: On Board Diagnostic Systems.
Chapter 32: On Board Diagnostic System Diagnosis and Service.
Section 5: Manual Transmission and Transaxles
Chapter 33: Clutches.
Chapter 34: Manual Transmission and Transaxles.
Chapter 35: Manual Transmission and Transaxle Service.
Chapter 36: Drive Axles and Differentials.
Section 6: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles
Chapter 37: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles.
Chapter 38: Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Service.
Chapter 39: Four- and All-Wheel Drive.
Section 7: Suspension and Steering Systems
Chapter 40: Tires and Wheels.
Chapter 41: Suspension Systems.
Chapter 42: Steering Systems.
Chapter 43: Wheel Alignment.
Section 8: Brakes
Chapter 44: Brake Systems.
Chapter 45: Drum Brakes.
Chapter 46: Disc Brakes.
Chapter 47: Antilock Brake, Traction Control, and Stability Control Systems.
Section 9: Passenger Comfort
Chapter 48: Heating and Air Conditioning.
Chapter 49: Heating and Air Conditioning Diagnosis and Service.