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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 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 Nick Dallas, National Sales Manager on (03) 9631 2964, or click here for more information. |
| Description |
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:
Automotive Mechanics Volume 2 contains:
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| Table of Contents |
Automotive Mechanics, Volume 1 Part 1: Introduction to motor vehicles 1 Motor vehicle components 2 Workshop safety 3 Workshop practices 4 Tools and their use 5 Measuring and checking 6 Friction and bearings 7 Seals, gaskets and sealants 8 The environment and the automotive service industry Part 2: Engines and engine systems 9 Engine fundamentals 10 Engine construction and components 11 Cooling system and service 12 Engine-lubricating systems 13 EFI fuel systems 14 Carburettor fuel systems 15 Gas fuel systems 16 Intake and exhaust systems Part 3: Manual transmissions and drives 17 Clutches 18 Clutch service 19 Manual transmission and transaxles 20 Manual transmission and transaxle service 21 Drive lines and shafts 22 Rear axles and final drives 23 Rear-axles and final-drive service Part 4: Running gear 24 Tyres, wheels and balance 25 Brakes 26 Brake service 27 Suspension systems 28 Suspension service 29 Steering systems 30 Steering-system service 31 Wheel alignment Part 5: Maintenance 32 Fuels, fluids and lubricants 33 Service and maintenance 34 Basic mechanics and diagnosis Part 6: Basics of the electrical system 35 Basic electrics 36 Effects and applications of electric currents 37 Basic electronics 38 The battery Appendix: The SI system of measurement Common abbreviations Glossary Index |
