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OverviewDesigned to prepare new technicians for ASE G1 Certification and written to current ASE Education Foundation (NATEF) requirements, Fundamentals of Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair, Second Edition is a comprehensive resource that covers the foundational theory and skills necessary to prepare entry-level technicians to maintain and repair today's light duty vehicles. With a targeted approach that prioritizes explanation and application, the Second Edition offers coverage of every maintenance and light repair (MLR) task-including additional emphasis on electrical systems, brakes, steering/suspension, and engine performance-in a clear and concise manner. NEW CONTENT * Prepares new technicians for Auto Maintenance and Light Repair (ASE G1) Certification * Current compliance with ASE tasks, including coverage of safety around high-voltage, high-pressure, and high-temperature systems, stop-start issues, and the new GHS hazardous materials guidelines * Employability skills, based on ASE requirements, that prepare students for job success and retention right out of the classroom * Practical application and breakdown of electrical concepts related to meter usage and circuit testing and diagnosis * Large addition of new and updated photos and illustrations * Expanded GDI theory and operation * Student-friendly reading level appropriate for today's high school classroom ACCESSIBLE MATERIAL Chapters in the Second Edition have been broken down into theory and procedure. This format ensures that material can be tailored to each learning environment, leading to a more user-friendly text. Learning objectives are clearly stated within each chapter, and review questions are provided at the end of each chapter to reinforce student comprehension. APPLICATION BASED The Second Edition introduces strategy-based diagnostics, a method used to diagnose vehicle faults correctly on the first attempt. Critical knowledge of the underlying theories is explained in an easy-to-grasp format so students can understand and develop problem solving skills for all situations. DYNAMIC TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS This text is fully aligned with CDX Online Access for Fundamentals of Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair, Second Edition online training program. With an easy-to-use interface and seamless integration with this resource, the online system reinforces and extends the automotive concepts from two-dimensional paper to interactive e-learning. Online resources include: * More than 1,000 videos * 200+ interactive animations * Sophisticated reporting on student progress * Improved tasksheet management * Mobile-ready course materials * Audiobook and eBook versions of this text Learn more at www.cdxlearning.com. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kirk VanGelderPublisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc Imprint: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc Edition: 2nd Revised edition Weight: 2.750kg ISBN: 9781284143393ISBN 10: 1284143392 Pages: 1404 Publication Date: 04 February 2019 Audience: Adult education , Further / Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationKirk T. VanGelder is a Certified Automotive Technology Instructor at Cascadia Technical Academy, in Vancouver, Washington. With over 30 years of teaching experience at the high school and college level, Kirk encourages students to think critically, learn how to ask questions of themselves, and then search out the answers. In addition to Fundamentals of Automotive Technology: Principles and Practice, he is the author of Fundamentals of Maintenance and Light Repair. He is passionate about helping students understand the science behind automotive technology so that they can continuously embrace emerging systems and technologies in the quickly changing automotive industry. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |