{"product_id":"automotive-technology-a-systems-approach-mindtap-course-list-7th-edition","title":"Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (MindTap Course List) 7th Edition","description":"\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"e87026-okmvk3-13jghb-e6wkc0\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-asin=\"3031759524\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" data-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"c553s0-zc8b6-qghxb6-gix1w2\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-asin=\"\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" data-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-asin=\"133779421X\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-id=\"zlp0g-3xooi3-17usbn-9t7eeb\" data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY: A SYSTEMS APPROACH provides comprehensive coverage with updates to address the latest ASE Education Foundation requirements for Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR), Automotive Service Technology (AST), and Master Service Technology (MAST) program accreditation levels. Thoroughly revised to provide accurate, current information on the latest technology, industry trends, and state-of-the-art tools and techniques, the Seventh Edition is an essential resource for building career ready students who want to succeed in the dynamic, rapidly evolving field of automotive service and repair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1t8absa\" data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"515\"\u003e🧠 Main Structure (Table of Contents)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1vwkdmx\" data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"543\"\u003e🔹 Part 1: Fundamentals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"760\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b1xb5q\" data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"582\"\u003eCareers in the automotive industry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17xeupc\" data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eWorkplace skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uh85xb\" data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"629\"\u003eBasic theories \u0026amp; math\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"inkz9a\" data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eAutomotive systems overview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cwyfk6\" data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eTools and shop equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sn6apw\" data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eDiagnostic tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dyj6fe\" data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eSafety procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l3cypt\" data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"760\"\u003ePreventive maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e👉 This part builds the \u003cstrong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"814\"\u003efoundation for beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"820\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1l4yhur\" data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"843\"\u003e🔹 Part 2: Engines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vmyowa\" data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eEngine design and operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vg4gdh\" data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eEngine disassembly \u0026amp; cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o643b7\" data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eLower-end systems (crankshaft, pistons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13aibhe\" data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eUpper-end systems (valves, cylinder head)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"braxcf\" data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eEngine reassembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e👉 Focus: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eHow engines work + how to repair them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1uw2gfc\" data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e🔹 Part 3: Engine Support Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pdmslc\" data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eLubrication systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bhu7kh\" data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eCooling systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"vxzhlw\" data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e🔹 Part 4: Electrical \u0026amp; Electronic Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gq7ywi\" data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eElectrical fundamentals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pmpvng\" data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eDiagnostics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d2exib\" data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eBatteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bsyzfi\" data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eStarting systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13bbe8x\" data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eCharging systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wkza00\" data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eLighting systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5arwhu\" data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eDashboard \u0026amp; instrumentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"92dktq\" data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eElectronics \u0026amp; computer systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wtsvla\" data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e👉 One of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003emost important sections today\u003c\/strong\u003e (modern cars rely heavily on electronics)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1og4owf\" data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e🔹 Part 5: Engine Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i7uzkn\" data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eEngine control systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ckwben\" data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eSensors \u0026amp; diagnostics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hr6byj\" data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eIgnition systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"123nov9\" data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eFuel systems (gasoline \u0026amp; diesel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nlhixx\" data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eFuel injection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kquyc4\" data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003eIntake \u0026amp; exhaust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2nzgnk\" data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eEmission control systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e👉 Focus: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eperformance, efficiency, emissions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"v7v7i0\" data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e🔹 Part 6: Hybrid \u0026amp; Electric Vehicles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dvh7in\" data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eHybrid vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l2z4bk\" data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eElectric vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003e👉 Updated for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003emodern automotive technology\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"19nnu9g\" data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003e🔹 Part 7: Drivetrain \u0026amp; Transmissions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l6z4m3\" data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eClutches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1thjxdj\" data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003eManual transmissions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6w47dc\" data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003eAutomatic transmissions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oad5f3\" data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2097\"\u003eElectronic transmissions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"csqx5f\" data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003eDrive axles \u0026amp; differentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16zdcdg\" data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003eAWD \/ 4WD systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1e0y9w2\" data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003e🔹 Part 8: Chassis Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bssed3\" data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003eTires \u0026amp; wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u6yrxn\" data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eSuspension systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"119bukr\" data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003eSteering systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vgpeys\" data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003eWheel alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"26cudf\" data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003e🔹 Part 9: Safety \u0026amp; Braking Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ril541\" data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003eRestraint systems (airbags, seatbelts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bi0iwx\" data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003eBrake systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10r15vu\" data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eDrum brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6j3qgp\" data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003eDisc brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1urb57p\" data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003eABS, traction control, stability control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1h3zzaf\" data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003e🔹 Part 10: HVAC Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t27l52\" data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003eHeating systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yiomyp\" data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003eAir conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15dnpbk\" data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003eA\/C diagnosis and service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"10du7jp\" data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003e🔧 Key Features of the Book\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2883\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"497qcy\" data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003eCovers \u003cstrong data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003eall major car systems\u003c\/strong\u003e in one place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14jaqva\" data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003eCombines \u003cstrong data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003etheory + real-world repair skills\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6729cu\" data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2734\"\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2732\"\u003ediagnostic procedures\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d09zf8\" data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003eUpdated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003ehybrid \u0026amp; 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