Today's Technician: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles Classroom Manual and Shop Manual

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Today's Technician: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles Classroom Manual and Shop Manual
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jack Erjavec
By (author) Ken Pickerill
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:1072
Dimensions(mm): Height 273,Width 238
ISBN/Barcode 9781305259379
ClassificationsDewey:629.2
Audience
Further/Higher Education
Edition 6th edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication Date 20 May 2015
Publication Country United States

Description

Prepare for your future career and succeed on the ASE certification test with TODAY'S TECHNICIAN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND TRANSAXLES, 6e. You'll find practical, easy-to-understand coverage of a wide range of must-know topics that adhere to 2013 ASE Education Foundation AST/MAST program standards, including continuously variable transmissions (CVT), drivelines for front-wheel drive (FWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles, as well as the latest information on today's high-tech electronic controls and automatic shifting devices. The book's technician-oriented focus helps you master the design, construction, troubleshooting techniques, and service procedures you'll need on the job. The Classroom Manual provides easy-to-understand coverage of every topic on the ASE certification test, while the Shop Manual includes job sheets that get you involved in performing hands-on service and repair tasks.

Author Biography

Jack Erjavec has become a fixture in the automotive textbook publishing world. He has decades of experience as a technician, educator, author, and editor, and has authored or co-authored more than 30 automotive textbooks and training manuals. Erjavec holds a master's degree in vocational and technical education from Ohio State University, and he spent twenty years at Columbus State Community College as an instructor and administrator. A long-time affiliate of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers, he also served as executive vice-president for the organization and spent several years on its board of directors. Erjavec is also associated with ATMC, SAE, ASA, ATRA, AERA, and other automotive professional associations. Ken Pickerill is a Certified Master Automotive Technician (with ASE Area L1) and an instructor at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Mr. Pickerill was a technician for 22 years before entering into the training field. Pickerill has more than 36 years of technical and teaching experience. He received his M.S. degree in career and technical education from Indiana State University.

Reviews

"The author's writing is easy to read, with common verbiage that students understand. The concepts are mentioned in great depth and explained in great detail."