Fundamentals of Automotive Technology

  • Fundamentals of Automotive Technology
    By Kirk VanGelder

    FIGURE 23-62 Fire ring built into a head gasket. sealing pressure between the head and the valve cover sealing surfaces and helps seal ... For high-performance use, such as in race cars, some engine builders use soft metal O-rings.

  • Fundamentals of Automotive Technology: Principles and Practice
    By CDX Automotive

    If the compression of the engine is high enough, and if the fuel is able to ignite easily enough, the air—fuel mixture may spontaneously ignite before the spark plug is ... The less easily the fuel ignites, the higher the octane rating.

  • Fundamentals of Automotive Technology
    By Vangelder

    The sway bar is used in light vehicles as a stabilizer, or antiroll, bar. ... Swaybars are most common on the front suspension because it is most prone to sway, but are also installed on the rear suspension in sporty vehicles.

  • Fundamentals of Automotive Technology
    By Kirk VanGelder

    With a focus on clarity and accuracy, the Second Edition offers students and instructors a single source of unparalleled coverage for every task from MLR through MAST.

  • Fundamentals of Automotive Technology: Principles and Practice
    By Kirk VanGelder

    With a focus on clarity and accuracy, the Second Edition offers students and instructors a single source of unparalleled coverage for every task from MLR through MAST.

  • Fundamentals of Automotive Technology: Tasksheet Manual
    By Kirk VanGelder

    This manual will assist students in demonstrating hands-on performance and proficiency in fundamentals, diagnosis, service, and repair of cars and light trucks.

  • Fundamentals of Automotive Technology
    By Kirk VanGelder

    Kirk VanGelder. passageways in the crank and valve train. Leave the valve cover or covers off so that you can ensure that all the oil is getting to the upper valve train. While priming the engine, watch the oil pressure gauge to be sure ...