Introduction to the automotive industry -- Engines -- Exhaust system -- Lubricating system -- Machine elements evaluation -- Brake system -- Fuel system.
"The automotive industry designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells motor vehicles, and is one of the earth's most important economic sectors by revenue. The term automotive industry usually does not include industries dedicated to automobiles after delivery to the customer, such as repair shops and motor fuel filling stations. Automobiles need maintenance from time to time. Like humans are required to maintain hygiene, similarly automobiles also need to be kept clean. Automobiles have to run on dirty roads and in a polluted environment. They run on uneven roads with potholes and other obstructions, and are therefore subjected to loads which damage them. Therefore, there is a need for regular maintenance and servicing of automobiles, which is usually done in auto workshops or auto service stations. In the 21st century, human beings are focused not only on basic needs but also on improving quality of life. Automotive manufacturers and assemblers needed to be active since the emergence of a competitive business environment to ensure consumers were very willing to buy their products. We can well know that the people in former days are aimed at making their lives comfortable and enjoyable. The automobile industry is an internationally important industrial and economic force. Its substantially contribution to public bursary in direct and indirect taxes is also evident in the importance of the auto industry. The industry directly and indirectly employs 4 million people. Although many big companies have overcapacity and low profitability problems, the automotive industry remains very important. It also provides well-paid jobs with good advantages, has strong connections to supplier industries and has strong political influence. The industry has a huge role in economic development. The automotive sector has a career for all. You might be someone who likes to work and solve problems with your hands. An auto service and repair career provides a wide range of activities in everyday life together with the feeling of good work when a repaired vehicle is returned to its owner. This edition of Handy Guide is completely revised and new topics are added. This Handy Guide is an introduction to the automotive industry including automotive history, safety practices, shop equipment and tools, vehicle subsystems, service publications, fasteners, professional responsibilities, and automotive maintenance. Emphasis is on Automobile construction, major components, basic systems and their repair and maintenance. This Handy Guide teaches students to work with a variety of auto components, including electrical systems, engines, steering systems, brakes and transmissions. Students will learn the theory of engine operation. They identify engine parts and how they work individually and as a whole. Students make visual assessments, take measurements using appropriate diagnostic instruments and perform inspections, tune ups and general repairs. This guide covers components of manual and power steering systems, including the steering wheel, steering column and steering shaft"-- Back cover.