Chapter 1 Automotive Historical Background 1
Chapter 2 Introduction to Engines 10
Chapter 3 The Basic Engine 19
Chapter 4 Engine Systems 28
Chapter 5 Four-Stroke Gasoline Engine 37
Chapter 6 Electrical and Electronic Systems 47
Chapter 7 Variable Valve Timing 58
Chapter 8 Electronic Fuel Injection 68
Chapter 9 Electronic Ignition Systems 78
Chapter 10 Emission Control Systems 89
Chapter 11 Drivetrain 98
Chapter 12 Automatic Transmission 111
Chapter 13 Four-Wheel Drives 121
Chapter 14 Running System 129
Chapter 15 Active Suspensions 140
Chapter 16 Wheel Alignment 148
Chapter 17 Antilock Brake 158
Chapter 18 Automatic Traction Control 168
Chapter 19 Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems 176
Chapter 20 Hybrid Electric Vehicles 186
GLOSSARY 194