UNIT 1 AUTOMOBILE BASICS 1
TEXT A The Basic Components of an Automobile 1
TEXT B Automobile's History 7
TEXT C How to Start and Drive Your Car 12
Related Terms 17
Translation Techniques（1）——翻译过程与翻译标准 18
UNIT 2 ENGINE MECHANICAL 19
TEXT A Operation，Main Components and Classification of the Engine 19
TEXT B Valve Systems 27
TEXT C Piston and Rod Repair 35
Related Terms 43
Translation Techniques（2）——词义选择 44
UNIT 3 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS 46
TEXT A Electronic Fuel Injection 46
TEXT B Functions of the Motronic Systems 52
TEXT C Troubleshooting the EFI System 58
Related Terms 63
Translation Techniques（3）——词类转换 64
UNIT 4 GASOLINE FUEL INJECTION 66
TEXT A Gasoline Direct Injection（GDI）and Throttle-By-Wire 66
TEXT B Operation of the Motronic System 72
TEXT C Servicing the EFI System 79
Related Terms 86
Translation Techniques（4）——句子成分转换 87
UNIT 5 DIESEL FUEL INJECTION 89
TEXT A Overview of Conventional Diesel Fuel Injection and Common Rail Injection Systems 89
TEXT B A New Electronically Controlled Fuel Injection System for Diesel Engines 94
TEXT C Turbochargers and Superchargers 103
Related Terms 108
Translation Techniques（5）——省略 109
UNIT 6 ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 111
TEXT A Charging，Starting and Ignition Systems 111
TEXT B Direct Ignition Systems and Electronic Triggering Devices 118
TEXT C Engine Electrical System Service 126
Related Terms 132
Translation Techniques（6）——增词 133
UNIT 7 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS 135
TEXT A Overview of Emission Control Systems 135
TEXT B Three-Way Catalytic Converter and NOx Catalyst 143
TEXT C Diagnosis of Computerized Engine Control Systems 148
Related Terms 153
Translation Techniques（7）——重复 153
UNIT 8 CLUTCHES，MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND DRIVE LINE 155
TEXT A Clutches and Manual Transmissions 155
TEXT B Drive Line 161
TEXT C Troubleshooting the Clutch and Manual Transmission 167
Related Terms 171
Translation Techniques（8）——倒译 172
UNIT 9 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS 174
TEXT A Automatic Transmission（AT） 174
TEXT B Continuously Variable Transmissions，Automated Manual Transmissions and Double Clutch Transmissions Continuou sly Variable Transmissions 180
TEXT C Notes of Automatic Transmission Repair 186
Related Terms 188
Translation Techniques（9）——分译与合译 188
UNIT 10 BRAKING SYSTEMS 190
TEXT A Basic Braking System and ABS 190
TEXT B Traction Control System（TRAC）and Electronic Stability Control（ESC） 196
TEXT C Toyota ABS Diagnosis and Troubleshooting 202
Related Terms 207
Translation Techniques（10）——数字的增减与倍数 207
UNIT 11 SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS 209
TEXT A Basic Parts and Types of the Suspension and Steering Systems 209
TEXT B Advanced Suspension Systems 216
TEXT C Wheel Alignment 219
Related Terms 226
Translation Techniques（11）——被动语态的翻译 226
UNIT 12 BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 228
TEXT A Supplemental Restraint System 228
TEXT B Cruise Control System and Remote Keyless-Entry System 235
TEXT C Electrical Troubleshooting 238
Related Terms 242
Translation Techniques（12）——长句翻译 243
UNIT 13 AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTERS AND COMMUNICA-TION SYSTEMS 245
TEXT A Computers on Modern Vehicles 245
TEXT B Automotive Network 249
TEXT C On-Board Diagnostics（OBD） 255
Related Terms 261
Translation Technique（13）——翻译技巧应用实例 261
UNIT 14 FUTURE POWERPLANTS AND ALTERNATIVE FUELS 263
TEXT A Hybrid Vehicles and Alternative Fuels 263
TEXT B Candidate Powerplants in the 21st Century 272
TEXT C Toyota Prius Hybrid Drive System 277
Related Terms 283
Translation Techniques（14）——论文摘要翻译 283
APPENDIX VOCABULARY 286
REFERENCES 301