A Practical Approach to Motor Vehicle Engineering and Maintenance (Paperback, 3 ed)

Vehicle layouts and some simple vehicle structures. Engine principles. The main moving parts of an engine. Multi-cylinder engines. Firing orders and engine balance. Crankshaft, camshaft, and valve operating mechanisms. A petrol fuel system. Motor fuels. Carburettors. Petrol injection - introduction. Air supply and exhaust systems. Lubricants and engine lubrication. Cooling systems. Internal combustion engines. The compression ignition engine - diesel engine. Diesel fuel systems. Engine fault diagnosis. Transmission. Electronically controlled automatic transmission. Suspension systems. Braking systems. Steering, wheels, and tyres. Power-assisted steering. Computer (ECU)-controlled systems. Electrical and electronic principles. Vehicle electrical systems. Ignition systems. Electrical systems and circuits. Electrical and electronic fault diagnosis. Nuts, bolts, and spanners. Measuring instruments and measurement. Motor industry organizations and career paths. Appendices. Index.