Curt Ward

Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis meets the needs of a 2nd-semester Engine Performance (A8) course. It covers tasks of the ASE A8 content area as well as topics to prepare you for the ASE Advanced Level Engine Performance (L1) certification test. Practical applications and step-by-step photo sequences will help you learn and retain procedures. This title is part of the Pearson Automotive Professional Technician Series. Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis is designed for your success. Its learning outcomes and objectives are aligned with ASE standards, and its concise, easy-to-read chapters present content in manageable sections. Case studies will help you handle real-world customer issues. The 8th Edition has been revised throughout to correspond with the latest ASE A8 tasks. It includes two new chapters, new case studies and more than 75 new full-color photos and line drawings.

Automotive Technology addresses advances in automotive systems. Written to current ASE tasks, the text examines the eight major areas of automotive service in 136 concise chapters. Practical examples and step-by-step photo sequences cover terminology, procedures and best practices. Automotive Technology is designed for your success. Its learning outcomes and objectives are aligned with ASE standards, and its concise, easy-to-read chapters present content in manageable sections. Case studies will help you handle real-world customer issues. The 7th Edition has been cited by instructors and reviewers as "hands down the best book on the market." New and high-technology topics were added to 23 chapters. This title is part of the Pearson Automotive Professional Technician Series.

Market-leading ASE Test Preparation: The Ultimate Resource for Practice Test Questions will help you prepare for success on ASE exams covering content areas A1-A9, plus G1, L1-L4, C1, P2 and X1. Written to current ASE tasks and standards, the guide has hundreds of test questions modeled after those on the actual ASE certification tests. It also provides answer rationales grounded in the latest automotive systems and technology. The 4th Edition now covers six added tests and is available in print and interactive Pearson+ eTextbook formats. The Pearson+ eTextbook for this title features an interactive question-and-answer format that gives you instant feedback along the way.

Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles is a new title that meets the needs of a 3rd- or 4th-semester course in electrical systems. It is also designed to be a standalone text for a special topic or certificate course in electric and hybrid electric vehicles or an introductory course in connected and autonomous vehicles. The text covers all the advanced technology used in onboard diagnosis as well as up-to-date electrified vehicles technology. You'll learn the basic skills and knowledge needed by all service technicians. For most systems, the text describes the purpose and function of the system, the parts involved and how to operate them, and diagnosis and service information.

For courses in diesel principles/engines.Prepare tomorrow’s automotive professionals for successLight Vehicle Diesel Engines covers the theory, construction, diagnosis, and service of light vehicle diesel engines, including the practical skills students must master to be successful in the industry. This new title is designed for the “keystone” course of a two-year automotive program; it examines the advanced technology of on-board diagnosis and up-to-date diesel technology. Using a format that appeals to today’s technical trade students, Halderman and Ward offer helpful tips and visuals to bring concepts to life and guide students through the procedures they’ll use on the job. All of the content conforms to the latest ASE areas.