Automotive Technology

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 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 Ohio State University, and he spent twenty years at Columbus State Community College as an instructor and administrator. A long-time affiliate of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers, 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.

SECTION ONE: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY.
1: Careers in the Automotive Industry.
2: Workplace Skills.
3: Automotive Systems.
4: Hand Tools and Shop Equipment.
5: Diagnostic Equipment and Special Tools.
6: Working Safely In the Shop.
7: Preventative Maintenance and Basic Services.
8: Basic Theories and Math.
SECTION TWO: ENGINES.
9: Automotive Engine Designs and Diagnosis.
10: Engine Disassembly and Cleaning.
11: Lower End Theory and Service.
12: Upper End Theory and Service.
13: Engine Sealing and Reassembly.
14: Lubricating and Cooling Systems.
SECTION THREE: ELECTRICITY.
15: Basics of Electrical Systems.
16 : General Electrical System Diagnostics and Service.
17: Batteries: Theory, Diagnosis, and Service.
18: Starting and Traction Motor Systems.
19: Charging Systems.
20: Lighting Systems.
21: Electrical Instrumentation.
22: Basics of Electronics and Computer Systems.
23: Electrical Accessories.
24: Restraint Systems: Theory, Diagnosis, and Service.
SECTION FOUR: ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
25: Engine Performance Systems.
26: Sensors.
27: Ignition Systems.
28: Ignition System Diagnosis and Service.
29: Fuel Delivery Systems.
30: Fuel Injection.
31: Fuel Injection Diagnosis and Service.
32: Intake and Exhaust Systems.
33: Emission Control Systems.
34: Emission Control Systems.
35: Alternative Fuels and Other Energy Sources.
SECTION FIVE: MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES.
36: Clutches.
37: Manual Transmission and Transaxles.
38: Manual Transmission and Transaxle Service.
39: Drive Axles and Differentials.
SECTION SIX: AUTOMATIC TRANMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES.
40: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles.
41: Electronic Automatic Transmissions
42: Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Service.
43: Four- and All-Wheel Drive.
SECTION SEVEN: SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS.
44: Tires and Wheels.
45: Suspension Systems.
46: Steering Systems.
47: Wheel Alignment.
SECTION EIGHT: BRAKES.
48: Brake Systems.
49: Drum Brakes.
50: Disc Brakes.
51: Antilock Brake, Traction Control, and Stability Control Systems.
SECTION NINE: PASSENGER COMFORT.
52: Heating and Air Conditioning.
53: Heating and Air Conditioning Diagnosis and Service.