Unit One Basic Components of an Automobile 1
Reading Material Layout of an Automobile 8
Unit Two Engine Operating Principles 12
Reading Material The History and Major Development of Automobile 19
Unit Three Engine Construction 24
Reading Material Troubles and Maintenance of Engines 32
Unit Four Fuel Supply System of Gasoline Engine 35
Reading Material Diesel Engine Fuel System 42
Unit Five Carburettor and Electric Fuel Pump 48
Reading Material Electronic Fuel Injection 55
Unit Six Engine Lubrication and Cooling 58
Reading Material Lubrication System Components 64
Unit Seven Engine Ignition System 68
Reading Material Electronic Ignition System 75
Unit Eight Engine Starting System 78
Reading Material Starting Motor 86
Unit Nine Automotive Chassis 90
Reading Material Types of Chassis Frames 97
Unit Ten Power Train 100
Reading Material Automobile Transmission 109
Unit Eleven Suspension System 114
Reading Material Independent Suspension 121
Unit Twelve Brake System 125
Reading Material Antilock Brake Systems 133
Unit Thirteen Steering System 138
Reading Material Types of Steering Gears 145
Unit Fourteen Instrument Cluster 149
Reading Material SRS Airbag 156
Unit Fifteen Automotive Air-Conditioning System 160
Unit Sixteem Power Door Locks and Power Windows 168
Unit Seventeen How Car Computers work 176
附录一 汽车常用缩略语英汉对照 185
附录二 汽车电器与电子设备名词术语汉、英对照 188