The leading authority on service and repair procedures for contemporary automobiles remains the most technically comprehensive on the market! The fourth edition of Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach has been updated to reflect the most recent technological developments in the industry, featuring state-of-the-art coverage of hybrid vehicles, GPS systems, electronic ignition systems, DIS, fuel injection systems, and more. This enhanced presentation of the theory, diagnosis, and service of automobiles and light trucks takes into account all the latest trends, including variable valve timing, lift and variable compression ratios, fuels and alternative energy sources, as well as the latest engine designs and technologies. The essential ?must have? information contained in this book will help readers understand and efficiently diagnose and service yesterday?s, today?s, and tomorrow?s automotive systems and vehicles.SECTION ONE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY: Careers in the Automotive Industry.Workplace Skills.Working Safely In the Shop.Automotive Systems and Preventative Maintenance.Hand Tools and Shop Equipment.Diagnostic Equipment and Special Tools.Basic Theories and Math.SECTION TWO ENGINES: Automotive Engine Designs and Diagnosis.Engine Disassembly.Short Blocks.Cylinder Heads and Valve Trains.Lubricating and Cooling Systems.Engine Sealing and Reassembly.SECTION THREE ELECTRICITY: Basics of Electrical Systems.Basics of Electronics.General Electrical System Diagnostics and Service.Batteries: Theory, Diagnosis, and Service.Starting Systems.Charging Systems.Lighting Systems.Electrical Instrumentation.Electrical Accessories.Restraint Systems: Theory, Diagnosis, and Service.SECTION FOUR ENGINE PERFORMANCE: Ignition Systems.Ignition System Diagnosis and Service.Fuels and Other Energy Sources.Fuel Delivery Systems.Fuel Injection.Fuel Injection Diagnosis and Service.Intake and Exhaust Systems.Emission Control Systems.Emission Control System Diagnosis and Service.On Board Diag@@ö=p£× ¾Û€