Automotive Engine Performance

For courses in Engine Performance; Performance and Driveability; and Fuel and Emissions. Automotive Engine Performance, Second Edition is correlated to the NATEF Standards for Engine Performance. Taking a diagnostic approach, it emphasizes how to detect common problems and discusses the purpose, function, operation and methods of testing and diagnosing each system. This edition contains more information on vehicle identification, safety, and environmental concerns, as well as content on evaporative emission sensors and ignition systems. It features a new design, an accompanying multimedia CD-ROM and a highly interactive format ideal for multiple learning styles. For courses in Engine Performance; Performance and Driveability; Automotive Technology; and Fuel and Emissions. Automotive Engine Performance, Second Edition is correlated to the NATEF Standards for Engine Performance. Taking a diagnostic approach, it emphasizes how to detect common problems and discusses the purpose, function, operation and methods of testing and diagnosing each system. This edition contains more information on vehicle identification, safety, and environmental concerns, as well as content on evaporative emission sensors and ignition systems. It features a new design, an accompanying multimedia CD-ROM and a highly interactive format ideal for multiple learning styles. New to the Edition New Topics: Fully updated materials on the latest issues in engine performance such as:· A new chapter on safety· Added content on vehicle identification· Coverage of environmental concerns· Added content on evaporative emission sensors and ignition systems· English/Spanish glossary · Spanish translation of the entire text on CD-ROM Troubleshooting Charts-have been added to the end of each service chapter. · Help readers learn how to diagnose and repair common problems. Traditional Features Material correlates to NATEF standards and the ASE Certification Test-making this book an extremely timely and valuable reference. Diagnostic approach-emphasizes how to find problems and includes diagnostic stories throughout. Highly interactive format-appeals to a variety of learning styles. Multimedia CD-ROM-accompanies the text.· Uses action videos and animation to help students understand complex systems.· Includes fuel system specifications and testing procedures not found in the text.· Includes a glossary of automotive terms, ASE content list for Engine Performance ( A8) area, and NATEF task lists for engine performance ( A8) ASE area.· Includes the Spanish translation of the entire textbook. Worktext-can be packaged with the book.· Includes Job Sheets correlated to the NATEF task list.· Helps instructors and students apply the material to everyday-type activities and typical service and testing procedures. Chapter special features-include Tech Tips, Frequently Asked Questions, Real World Fixes. English/Spanish Glossary-makes this text ideal for all students.· Includes definitions and commonly used terms in both English and Spanish so it is more useful to ESL students. Generous Instructor package-is available to adopters of the book.· Includes PowerPoint presentations to support chapter material. · Provides an Instructor CD with student activities, test bank, and an image library that features line art and photographs.· Provides answers to all questions in the textbook.