Unit 1 Automobile Basics 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Automotive History 2
1.3 Principal Components 2
1.3.1 Frame,Body and Chassis 3
1.3.2 Engines 3
1.3.3 Computer System 4
1.3.4 Fuel System 5
1.3.5 Electrical System 5
1.3.6 Cooling and Lubrication Systems 5
1.3.7 Exhaust and Emission Control Systems 6
1.3.8 Drive Train System 6
1.3.9 Suspension,Steering and Brake Systems 7
New Words 7
Translations 8
Exercises 9
Reading Material Automobile Propulsion Systems 10
Surf the Internet 12
Unit 2 Bodies 13
2.1 Body in White 13
2.2 Body Exterior 15
2.2.1 Bumpers 15
2.2.2 Grilles 16
2.2.3 Sill Covers and Side Airdams 16
2.2.4 Outer Moldings 16
2.2.5 Spoilers 17
2.3 Glass and Mirrors 17
2.3.1 Windshields 17
2.3.2 Door Windows 18
2.3.3 Quarter Glass 18
2.3.4 Back Windows 18
2.3.5 External Mirrors 18
2.3.6 Inside Mirrors 19
2.4 Movable Parts 19
New Words 22
Exercises 24
Reading Material Body Shape Evolution 25
Surf the Internet 28
Unit 3 Engines 29
3.1 Components 29
3.2 Four-Stroke Cycle 30
3.2.1 Intake Stroke 31
3.2.2 Compression Stroke 31
3.2.3 Power Stroke 32
3.2.4 Exhaust Stroke 32
3.3 Engines Subsystems 32
3.3.1 Oiling System 32
3.3.2 Engine Cooling 33
3.3.3 Valvetrains 33
3.3.4 Engine Balance 34
3.4 Automotive Engines 34
New Words 35
Translations 36
Exercises 36
Reading Material Valvetrains 37
Surf the Internet 41
Unit 4 Fuel System 42
4.1 Fuel Supply System 42
4.1.1 Fuel Tank 42
4.1.2 Fuel Lines and Hoses 43
4.1.3 Fuel Filter 45
4.1.4 Fuel Pump 45
4.2 Fuel Injection System 45
4.2.1 Gasoline Injection System 46
4.2.2 Electronic Fuel Injection 47
4.2.3 Diesel Injection System 49
New Words 50
Translations 51
Exercises 51
Reading Material Direct Injection 52
Surf the Internet 54
Unit 5 Electric System 55
5.1 Starting System 55
5.2 Charging System 56
5.3 Ignition System 57
5.3.1 Basic Ignition System 57
5.3.2 Typical Ignition System 59
5.4 Lighting System 61
5.4.1 Lamps 61
5.4.2 Light Sources 63
New Words 64
Translations 65
Exercises 66
Reading Material Ignition System Timing 67
Surf the Internet 68
Unit 6 Cooling and Lubrication Systems 69
6.1 Cooling System 69
6.1.1 Cooling System Function 69
6.1.2 Cooling System Operation 70
6.1.3 Typical Cooling System 71
6.1.4 Key Components 71
6.2 Lubrication System 74
6.2.1 Lubrication System Function 74
6.2.2 Lubrication System Operation 74
6.2.3 Key Components 76
6.2.4 Engine Lubrication System Technology 76
New Words 77
Translations 78
Exercises 79
Reading Material The Science of Synthetic Oils 79
Surf the Internet 82
Unit 7 Exhaust and Emission Control Systems 83
7.1 Exhaust System 83
7.1.1 Fundamentals 83
7.1.2 Key Components 84
7.2 Emission Control System 85
7.2.1 Motor Vehicle Emissions 85
7.2.2 Emission Control System 86
New Words 90
Translations 91
Exercises 91
Reading Material Top 7 Ways to Reduce Your Driving Emissions without Reducing Quality of Life 92
Surf the Internet 94
Unit 8 Suspension System，Steering System and Brake System 95
8.1 Suspension System 95
8.1.1 Fundamentals 95
8.1.2 Basic Suspension System 95
8.1.3 Independent and Non-independent Suspension System 96
8.2 Steering System 97
8.2.1 Fundamentals 97
8.2.2 Recirculating Ball Steering System 97
8.2.3 Rack-and-pinion Steering 99
8.3 Brake System 99
8.3.1 Fundamental 99
8.3.2 Typical Brake System 101
New Words 103
Translations 104
Exercises 105
Reading Material Anti-lock Braking System 106
Surf the Internet 109
Unit 9 Drive Trains and Axles 110
9.1 Clutch 111
9.1.1 Fundamentals 111
9.1.2 Clutch Operating Principle 111
9.1.3 Basic Clutch Parts 112
9.2 Manual Transmission 113
9.2.1 Fundamentals 113
9.2.2 Gear Fundamentals 113
9.2.3 Basic Transmission Parts 114
9.3 Automatic Transmission 115
9.3.1 Fundamental 115
9.3.2 Torque Converter 115
9.3.3 Planetary Gears 117
9.4 Drive Shaft 117
9.5 Differential and Rear Drive Axle 118
9.5.1 Fundamentals 118
9.5.2 Differential Action 119
9.6 Transaxle and Front Drive Axle 120
9.6.1 Transaxle 120
9.6.2 Front Drive axle Assembly 121
New Words 121
Translations 123
Exercises 124
Reading Material Continuously Variable Transmission(CVT) 124
Surf the Internet 126
Unit 10 Safety,Security,and Navigation Systems 128
10.1 Restraint System 128
10.1.1 Seat Belt Systems 128
10.1.2 Airbag Systems 130
10.2 Security Systems 133
10.2.1 Resistance Key 133
10.2.2 Transponder Key 133
10.3 Navigation Systems 134
10.3.1 Vehicle Tracking Systems 134
10.3.2 Night-vision System 134
New Words 135
Translations 136
Exercises 137
Reading Material Automotive Restraint Systems 137
Surf the Internet 139
参考文献 140