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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Car Care and Repair Illustratedby Dan Ramsey
Alpha Books 2002; US$ 15.99-- Over 300 two-color step-by-step illustrations to aid readers in the most common repairs and maintenance procedures. -- Most competitive books focus primarily on older vehicles. This book covers both old and new vehicles. -- Covers preventative maintenance from the standpoint of when things need to be done rather than by which systems needs it, making this book more convenient than other books for those who have just purchased a used car. Today's cars are complex. They have ABS, DOHC, EFI, CV, PCV, and dozens of other acronyms. How can anyone except a certified mechanic try to maintain or repair older vehicles, much less modern cars? The easiest way is to follow clear, illustrated instructions. The Complete Idiot's Guide "RM" to Car Care... more...
Audel Mechanical Trades Pocket Manualby Thomas B. Davis; Carl A. Nelson
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 15.00This tool needs no maintenance Fully revised and updated, this convenient guide covers the latest industrial equipment as well as all the tools and machines prevalent in older plants, even those from the early 1970s and before. Your complete reference tool * Discusses machinery installation, welding, rigging, carpentry, basic electricity, and more * Features a chapter on safety issues * Covers belts, drives, transmissions, and bearings * Examines automatic sprinkler systems * Offers tips for preventive maintenance * Includes coverage of piping and pipefitting * Reviews shop mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry more...
Car Hacks and Mods For Dummiesby David Vespremi
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2011; US$ 29.99So you want to turn your Yugo into a Viper? Sorry--you need a certified magician. But if you want to turn your sedate sedan into a mean machine or your used car lot deal into a powerful, purring set of wheels, you’ve come to the right place. Car Hacks & Mods for Dummies will get you turbo-charged up about modifying your car and guide you smoothly through: Choosing a car to mod Considering warranties, legal, and safety issues Hacking the ECU (Engine Control Unit) to adjust performance-enhancing factors like fuel injection, firing the spark plugs, controlling the cooling fan, and more Replacing your ECU with a plug and play system such as the APEXi Power FC or the AEM EMS system Putting on the brakes (the faster you go, the faster... more...
Advanced Automotive Fault Diagnosisby Tom Denton
Taylor & Francis 2006; US$ 38.95Diagnostics, or fault finding, is a fundamental part of an automotive technician's work, and as automotive systems become increasingly complex there is a greater need for good diagnostic skills. Advanced Automotive Fault Diagnosis is the only book to treat automotive diagnostics as a science rather than a check-list procedure. Each chapter includes basic principles and examples of a vehicle system followed by the appropriate diagnostic techniques, complete with useful diagrams, flow charts, case studies and self-assessment questions. The book will help new students develop diagnostic skills and help experienced technicians improve even further. This new edition is fully updated to the latest technological developments. Two new chapters have... more...
A Practical Approach to Motor Vehicle Engineering and Maintenanceby Allan Bonnick; Derek Newbold
Taylor & Francis 2005; US$ 35.95This text covers all the mandatory and popular optional units of the IMI Technical Certificates and NVQ Level 1 & 2 syllabus, from health and safety regulations to fault finding and replacing components. Fully updated, it also has vehicle maintenance procedures integrated throughout, making it the indispensable first classroom and workshop text for all students of motor vehicle engineering, apprentices and keen amateurs. The text is made accessible to all levels of ability through its clear, logical approach, excellent illustrations and step-by-step development of theory and practice. There is guidance on preparing portfolios of evidence, and practical exercises are included to demonstrate actual workshop practice. * Essential reading for... more...
Career As An Automobile Service Technician - Master Mechanic, Repair Shop Ownerby Institute For Career Research Contributing Editors
Institute For Career Research 2007; US$ 15.00Because of rapid advances in technology, the career of auto service technician has changed more rapidly than most careers. For many years, a person who had mechanical ability and a great deal of curiosity could graduate from high school and enter the field. These mechanics, or grease monkeys as they were called, may not have been good at math or reading, but if they were adept at taking machines apart and had an intuitive feel for what made them run, that was enough. Today?s auto service technician is a highly trained professional who has expertise in computer technology, physics, electronics and a variety of other fields. There is still the challenge of solving a problem, but now the technician is more likely to be reading computer printouts... more...
Automotive Air Conditioning and Climate Control Systemsby Steven Daly
Elsevier Science & Technology 2006; US$ 57.95Automotive Air-conditioning and Climate Control Systems is a complete text and reference on the theoretical, practical and legislative aspects of vehicle climate control systems for automotive engineering students and service professionals. It provides the reader with a thorough up-to-date knowledge of current A/C systems, refrigerants and the new possible replacement systems like CO2, and includes unrivalled coverage of electronic and electrical control. Filling the gap in the automotive engineering and servicing market for students and those training on the job, this book will help both newcomers and those with more experience of air-conditioning systems maintenance engineering to keep up with the latest developments and legislation. · Detailed... more...
Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systemsby Tom Denton
Taylor & Francis 2005; US$ 46.95Understanding vehicle electrical and electronic systems is core to the work of every motor vehicle mechanic and technician. This classic text ensures that students and practicing engineers alike keep abreast of advancing technology within the framework of the latest FE course requirements. The new edition includes updated and new material throughout, covering recent developments such as microelectronic systems, testing equipment, engine management systems and car entertainment and comfort systems. New self-assessment material includes multiple choice questions on each of the key topics covered. With over 600 clear diagrams and figures the new edition will continue to be the book of choice for many students taking IMI technical certificates... more...
Automotive Computer Controlled Systemsby Allan Bonnick
Taylor & Francis 2001; US$ 60.95'Automotive Computer Controlled Systems' explains the fundamental principles of engineering that lie behind the operation of vehicle electronic systems. Having obtained this knowledge, the reader will be able to make full use of the diagnostic equipment which is currently available. The book builds on the concepts contained in Vehicle Electronic Systems and Fault Diagnosis and gives clear steps to fault diagnosis and subsequent repair of the vehicle's electronic systems. The author discusses electronics only within the context of the vehicle systems under consideration, and thus keeps theory to a minimum. Allan Bonnick has written articles for several transport/vehicle journals and carries out consultancy work for the Institute of Road Transport... more...
Automotive Science and Mathematicsby Allan Bonnick
Taylor & Francis 2008; US$ 33.95Automotive technicians and students need a firm grasp of science and technology in order to fully appreciate and understand how mechanisms and systems of modern vehicles work. Automotive Science and Mathematics presents the necessary principles and applications with all the examples and exercises relating directly to motor vehicle technology and repair, making it easy for automotive students and apprentices to relate the theory back to their working practice. The coverage of this book is based on the syllabus requirements of the BTEC First in Vehicle Technology, BTEC National in Vehicle Repair and Technology, and the IMI Certificate and Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, but will help all automotive students and apprentices at... more...