Features

This comprehensive textbook covers all aspects of engine repair including engine machining and sub systems such as ignition and fuel injection. The text is written to correlate to the content needed for the ASE Technician Certification test and the NATEF task list, and provides a major emphasis on diagnosis and why operations are performed. Tech Tips and Real World Fixes provide real world applications. 

Features:

• One book format: Both Theory and Diagnosis and Service are together in the one book format.
• Correlated to the NATEF task list:  The textbook and workbook page numbers are listed in the NATEF correlation guides to make learning and teaching easier.
• Correlated to ASE Certification areas.
• Real World examples and Tech Tips:  Help student's associate theory and practical concepts into real everyday situations.
• Instructors CD: Contains Power Point Presentation, Video Clips, Image Bank and Completed Crossword puzzles.
• Instructors Manual: Contains Sample Syllabus, NATEF Task List, Chapter Outline, Answers to chapter questions, and Transparency Masters)
• ASE Test Prep Bundle Option:  Each Halderman/Birch title can be bundled with a corresponding ASE Test Prep Guide for $10.00
• Work-text/Job Sheet Bundle Option:  NATEF Correlated Work-texts containing “Job Sheet Task List's” is available for $10.00 with any Prentice Hall Automotive text.

New To This Edition:

• Expanded content including 31 chapters up from 24 in the fifth edition
• New content on turbochargers and superchargers plus Nitrous Oxide
• Updated technical information on engine oils-Including oils plus seven types of coolant.
• Hundreds of Line drawings and photographs.
• New chapter on Preparation for assembly
• New content on alternative fuels
• Expanded content on light diesel engines including the details on after treatment devices required on all new diesels
• Expanded coverage on hand and power tools making teaching engines easier
• Updated to include new photo sequences showing service procedures.

New to this Edition

New To This Edition:

• Expanded content including 31 chapters up from 24 in the fifth edition
• New content on turbochargers and superchargers plus Nitrous Oxide
• Updated technical information on engine oils-Including oils plus seven types of coolant.
• Hundreds of Line drawings and photographs.
• New chapter on Preparation for assembly
• New content on alternative fuels
• Expanded content on light diesel engines including the details on after treatment devices required on all new diesels
• Expanded coverage on hand and power tools making teaching engines easier
• Updated to include new photo sequences showing service procedures.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

 Chapter 1        Shop Safety

Chapter 2        Environmental and Hazardous Materials

Chapter 3        Fasteners and Thread Repair

Chapter 4        Hand Tools

Chapter 5        Power Tools and Shop Equipment

Chapter 6        Vehicle Lifting and Hoisting

Chapter 7        Measuring Systems and Tools

Chapter 8        Service Information

Chapter 9        Vehicle Identification and Emission Ratings

Chapter 10      Gasoline Engine Operation, Parts, and Specifications

Chapter 11      Gasoline and Alternative Fuels

Chapter 12      Diesel Engine Operation and Diagnosis

Chapter 13      Cooling System Operation and Diagnosis

Chapter 14      Lubrication System Operation and Diagnosis

Chapter 15      Starting and Charging System Operation and Diagnosis

Chapter 16      Ignition System Operation and Diagnosis

Chapter 17      Emission Control Devices Operation and Diagnosis

Chapter 18      Intake and Exhaust Systems

Chapter 19      Turbocharging and Supercharging

Chapter 20      Engine Condition Diagnosis

Chapter 21      Engine Disassembly, Cleaning, and Crack Detection

Chapter 22      Cylinder Head and Valve Guide Service

Chapter 23      Valve and Seat Service

Chapter 24      Camshafts and Valve Trains

Chapter 25      Pistons, Rings, and Connecting Rods

Chapter 26      Engine Blocks

Chapter 27      Crankshafts and Bearings

Chapter 28      Engine Balancing and Balance Shafts

Chapter 29      Preparation for Assembly

Chapter 30      Engine Blueprinting and Assembly

Chapter 31      Engine Installation and In-Vehicle Service

Author

Jim Halderman brings a world of experience to his writing.  He has been a professional service technician, business owner and a professor at a nationally known college for over 20 years.  Jim has a Bachelor's degree from Ohio Northern University and a Masters in Education from Miami University (Ohio) and is an ASE Certified Master Technician plus L1 and Alternative Fuel.  Jim has written many automotive textbooks published by Pearson - Prentice Hall Publishing Company and is the Chek-Chart automotive textbook series editor.  Jim also writes a weekly newspaper column titled “Straight Talk” for the Dayton Daily News in Dayton Ohio and is the holder of a U.S. patent (5,505,284) for an electronic transmission control device.  He was named outstanding alumni from Ohio Northern University and outstanding regional instructor by General Motors Corporation.

Jim is also a member (member grade) of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) as well as the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) and has given technical presentations for many years at California Automotive Teachers (CAT), Illinois College Automotive Instructor Association (ICAIA) and national conferences.