Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair

Gilles, Tim

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9781111309558: Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair
ISBN 10: 1111309558 ISBN 13: 9781111309558
Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

The newly revised 4th edition of AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, International Edition contains all the knowledge and skills necessary for readers to be successful in a number of automotive careers. This text covers all eight major course areas of automotive technology by progressing students through an introduction to shop management and then covering theories of vehicle systems operations with step-by-step procedures for troubleshooting and repairing automobiles. Technically reviewed by instructors and industry experts, the 4th edition of this popular text is designed in particular for the needs of those readers enrolled in NATEF-certified programs. Updated and expanded content in this edition includes coverage of hybrid vehicles, HTHS viscosity ratings, latest coolants, ejector cycle systems, dynamometer, and turbochargers and superchargers.

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About the Author

Tim Gilles has authored or co-authored several textbooks and has been active in professional associations for many years. He was president and a board member of the California Automotive Teachers (CAT), a board member and election committee chair of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT), a member of the California Community College Chancellor's Trade and Industry Advisory Committee, and education committee chair for the Santa Barbara Chapter of the Independent Automotive Professionals Association. Mr. Gilles has also served several terms as a board member of the Santa Barbara Automotive Service Council and is active in industry associations such as AERA, The Automotive Repair Coalition, and IATN, including delivering presentations at numerous conferences. He was an automotive teacher for 38 years and is professor emeritus in the Automotive Technology Department at Santa Barbara City College. Mr. Gilles holds the industry certifications of ASE Master Automotive Technician and ASE Master Engine Machinst.

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Publisher
Cengage Learning
Publication date
1980
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1111309558
ISBN 13 
9781111309558
Binding
Misc. Supplies
Edition number
4
Number of pages
1552
Rating
  • 4.38 out of 5 stars
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