Includes index.

section 1. The automobile industry -- Introduction to the automobile -- Automotive careers and technician certification -- section 2. Shop procedures, safety, tools, and equipment -- Shop management, service records, and parts -- Locating service information and specifications -- Measuring tools and systems -- Hardware, fasteners, drills, and thread repair -- Shop tools -- General shop equipment -- Cleaning equipment and methods -- Lifting equipment and air compressors -- Shop safety -- section 3. Vehicle inspection (lubrication/ safety check) -- Engine lubrication -- Underhood and body inspection (car on ground) -- Undercar inspection and service -- section 4. Engine operation and service -- Introduction to the engine -- Engine classifications -- Engine size and measurements -- Engine upper end -- Engine lower end and lubrication system theory -- section 5. Cooling and fuel system theory and service -- Cooling system theory -- Cooling system service -- Automotive belts -- Automotive hoses -- Automotive plumbing : tubing and pipe -- Fuels, alternative fuels, and advanced transportation technologies -- Fuel system fundamentals -- Fuel system service -- Intake and exhaust systems / turbochargers and superchargers -- section 6. Electrical system theory and service -- Basic electrical system theory and repairs -- Battery fundamentals -- Battery service -- Starting system fundamentals -- Starting system service -- Charging system fundamentals -- Charging system service -- Lighting and wiring fundamentals -- Lighting and wiring service --

section 7. Engine performance diagnosis: theory and service -- Ignition system fundamentals -- Ignition system service -- Emission control system fundamentals -- Emission control system service -- Diagnosing engine performance problems -- Diagnosing engine mechanical problems -- section 8. Automotive engine service and repair -- Engine removal and disassembly -- Engine sealing, gaskets, fastener torque -- Engine diagnosis and service : cylinder head and valvetrain -- Engine diagnosis and service : block, crankshaft, bearings, and lubrication system -- Engine diagnosis and service : piston, piston rings, connecting rod, engine balancing -- Ordering parts, short and long blocks, engine assembly -- Engine installation, break-in, and in-chassis repairs -- section 9. Miscellaneous chassis theory and service -- Brake fundamentals -- Brake service -- Bearings, seals, and greases -- Tire and wheel theory -- Tire and wheel service -- section 10. Suspension, steering, alignment -- Suspension fundamentals -- Suspension system service -- Steering fundamentals -- Steering service -- Wheel alignment fundamentals -- Wheel alignment service -- section 11. Drive train -- Clutch fundamentals -- Clutch diagnosis and service -- Manual transmission fundamentals -- Manual transmission diagnosis and repair -- Automatic transmission fundamentals -- Automatic transmission diagnosis and service -- Driveline operation -- Driveline diagnosis and service -- Front-wheel drive (transaxle and CV joint) service -- Driveline vibration service -- section 12. Comfort system and vehicle electronics -- Heating and air-conditioning fundamentals -- Heating and air-conditioning service -- Automotive computers and electronics fundamentals -- Electronic and computer system service -- Advanced emissions and on board diagnostics (OBD) -- Antilock brakes : traction and stability control -- Safety, security, comfort systems, and electrical accessories.

Contains a comprehensive text on automotive repair and maintenance and includes seventy-nine lessons on such topics as engine operation and service, cooling and fuel systems, shop procedures and safety, and electrical systems.