Automotive Technology 4th Edition by James D. Halderman free pdf download

Automotive Technology 4th Edition by James D. Halderman.

UPDATES TO THE FOURTH EDITION

Number of chapters increased from 103 to 130.

Many long chapters were split and content was reorganizedto make teaching and learning easier.

New chapters include:

Chapter 17– Preventive Maintenance and Service Procedures

Chapter 19– Diesel Engine Operation and Diagnosis

Chapter 20– Coolant

Chapter 22– Engine Oil

Chapter 27– In-Vehicle Engine Service

Chapter 36– Gaskets and Sealants

Chapter 37– Engine Assembly and Dynamometer Testing

Chapter 49– CAN and Network Communications

Chapter 66– Gasoline

Chapter 67– Alternative Fuels

Chapter 68– Diesel and Biodiesel Fuels

Chapter 79– Gasoline Direct Injection Systems

Chapter 80– Electronic Throttle Control Systems

Chapter 108– Electronic Stability Control Systems

Chapter 110– Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Chapter 115– Electronic Suspension Systems

Chapter 127– Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Principles

Chapter 128– Hydraulic Components and Control Systems

Chapter 129– Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis and In-Vehicle Service

Chapter 130– Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Unit Repair Over 300 new color photos and line drawings.

New design, showing major and minor headings, is clearer and makes it easier to grasp important information.

ASE AND NATEF CORRELATED This comprehensive textbook is divided into sections that correspond to the eight areas of certifications as specified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). The areas of the ASE material certification test are listed in the objectives at the beginning of each chapter, and all laboratory worksheets are correlated to the NATEF Task List.

A COMPLETE INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT SUPPLEMENT PACKAGE:

This book is accompanied by a full set of instructor and student supplements. Please see page v for a detailed list of supplements.

A FOCUS ON DIAGNOSIS AND PROBLEM SOLVING:

The primary focus of this textbook is to satisfy the need for problem diagnosis. Time and again, the author has heard that technicians need more training in diagnostic procedures and skill development. To meet this need and to help illustrate how real problems are solved, diagnostic stories are included throughout. Each new topic covers the parts involved as well as their purpose, function, and operation, and how to test and diagnose each system.

The following pages highlight the unique core features that set this book apart from other automotive textbooks.