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This market leading Automotive Mechanics text has been completely updated with new and revised content covering all the most relevant developments in the Australian automotive industry. The eighth edition of May and Simpson's Automotive Mechanics Volume 2 covers principles, applications and general servicing requirements that relate to passenger and light commercial vehicles. With full-colour illustrations and photographs, this new edition provides thorough coverage of the most relevant developments in the Australian automotive industry. This renowned series addresses the requirements of the Automotive Industry Retail, Service and Repair Training Package (AUR05). A competency grid links the book's content to the Training Package's competencies to ensure teachers and students are meeting all necessary requirements. Click here to view the competency grid. The two volumes of Automotive Mechanics encourage students' understanding by using practical explanations and design features such as safety tips, handy hints, review questions, technical terms and glossary.  Connect Plus Automotive McGraw-Hill Connect Plus Automotive is a web-based assignment and assessment platform that gives students the means to better connect with their coursework, with their instructors, and with the important concepts that they will need to know for success now and in the future. Connect Plus Automotive includes many features that will help students learn faster, study more efficiently and retain more knowledge. It also offers a comprehensive Instructor Library which provides all the tools you need to build and manage your course, assignment creation and management features, and an eBook so students have online access to the text anytime, anywhere. Connect Plus Automotive is available either with the hard copy textbook or as a stand alone digital resource. Please contact Helen Madden, Business Development Manager on 0408 237 948, or click here for more information. |
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The eighth edition of May and Simpson's Automotive Mechanics Volume 1 covers principles, applications and general servicing requirements that relate to passenger and light commercial vehicles. With full-colour illustrations and photographs, this new edition provides thorough coverage of the most relevant developments in the Australian automotive industry. This market-leading series addresses the requirements of the Automotive Industry Retail, Service and Repair Training Package (AUR05). A competency grid links the book's content to the Training Package's competencies to ensure teachers and students are meeting all necessary requirements. Click here to view the competency grid. Features of this edition:
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| Table of Contents |
Automotive Mechanics, Volume 2 Part 1: Engine construction and overhaul 1 General engine service 2 Cylinder head and valves 3 Cylinder-head and valve service 4 Cylinder block, crankshaft and bearings 5 Cylinder block, crankshaft and bearing service 6 Pistons, connecting-rods and bearings 7 Piston, connecting-rod and bearing service 8 Engine measurement and performance 9 Rotary engine Part 2: Fuel and engine management 10 Electronic fuel injection and engine management 11 Ignition systems 12 Emission controls 13 Induction systems, turbochargers and superchargers 14 Maintenance and diagnosis: petrol engines Part 3: Diesel engines 15 Diesel engines: features 16 Diesel fuel systems 17 Diesel fuel system service Part 4: Alternative Drive Systems 18 Hybrid and fuel cell drive systems Part 5: Automatic transmissions and drive 19 Automatic transmissions: torque converters 20 Automatic transmissions: mechanical 21 Automatic transmissions: hydraulics and controls 22 Automatic transmission service 23 Four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive Part 6: Electrical systems 24 Starting system 25 Charging system 26 Body-electrical systems 27 Body-electrical service 28 Instruments and indicators 29 Body-electrical components Part 7: Safety, security and convenience 30 Braking: ABS, traction control and vehicle stability 31 Air conditioning 32 Seat belts and seating 33 Supplemental restraint systems (SRS) and occupant safety 34 Remote locking, immobilisers and security 35 Cruise controls and trip computers 36 Audio and visual systems Glossary Index |
