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AUTOMOBILE delivers comprehensive technical documentation designed for DIY enthusiasts and professional technicians seeking reliable repair and maintenance resources. Our collection includes detailed service manuals, workshop guides, and troubleshooting documentation available as instant PDF downloads, covering everything from routine maintenance schedules to complex automotive systems. Whether you need an owner's manual for reference, a maintenance guide for preventive care, or in-depth technical specifications and parts lists, AUTOMOBILE provides the practical knowledge required to service and maintain your vehicle with confidence.
Automobile Maintenance in 60 Practical Sheets
Comprehensive practical workshop manual for automobile maintenance and repair, covering the core technical competencies required of professional maintenance technicians. This second edition contains 60 detailed instructional sheets systematically organized by vehicle system: documentation and tools, engine, fuel injection, ignition, transmission, braking, suspension, wheels, electrical systems, and safety features. Each sheet is structured with clear learning objectives, a complete list of required materials and consumables, workspace setup guidance, step-by-step intervention procedures, control measurements and acceptance criteria, and relevant safety precautions. Developed for professional automotive training programs from CAP through Bac Pro level, as well as apprenticeships and continuing professional education. The manual supports independent learning with practical procedures covering routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes and coolant replacement, alongside more involved repairs of engine components, transmissions, and electronic control systems. Includes practical measurement techniques using calipers and micrometers, plus a blank control record sheet for documenting service work. When used alongside the companion functional automotive technology volumes 1 and 2, this service guide provides the working methodology and technical procedures essential for building competency and adaptability in modern automotive repair and maintenance. Table of Contents: - Research of a Breakdown .... page 1 - Identify and Choose Tools .... page 2 - Organize a Repair .... page 3 - Improve Your Know-How .... page 4 - Use of Caliper and Micrometer (Metrology) .... page 60 - Use of Comparator (Metrology) .... page 61 - Control Record Sheet .... page 62 - Main Waste of a Mechanical Workshop .... page 63 - Drain an Engine .... page 5 - Adjust Valve Clearance .... page 6 - Replace Coolant .... page 7 - Check Cooling System .... page 8 - Check Compressions .... page 9 - Remove, Check and Reinstall Cylinder Head .... page 10 - Check and Replace Valves .... page 11 - Check Cylinder Wear .... page 12 - Replace Liners and Pistons .... page 13 - Crankshaft Control .... page 14 - Check Liner Protrusion .... page 15 - Time the Distribution .... page 16 - Check Fuel Supply Circuit on Injection System .... page 17 - Check an Electronic Injection System .... page 18 - Check Antipollution .... page 19 - Replace a Fuel Filter .... page 20 - Replace and Adjust Spark Plugs .... page 21 - Check an Ignition System .... page 22 - Check and Adjust Clutch Play .... page 23 - Replace and Check a Clutch .... page 24 - Replace a Transmission .... page 25 - Replace a Transmission Boot (Tripod Joint) .... page 26 - Replace a Transmission Boot (Ball Joint) .... page 27 - Check and Adjust a Gearbox .... page 28 - Check the Braking System .... page 29 - Replace Brake Pads .... page 30 - Replace Drum Brakes .... page 31 - Bleed the Braking Circuit .... page 32 - Adjust a Brake Compensator .... page 33 - Replace and Check a Brake Booster .... page 34 - Check ABS System Sensors .... page 35 - Check Electrical Components of an ABS System .... page 36 - Remove and Reinstall a Driver Airbag .... page 37 - Check and Recharge Air Conditioning .... page 58 - Safety Instructions (Air Conditioning System) .... page 59 - Check the Suspension .... page 38 - Replace a Rear Shock Absorber .... page 39 - Replace a Front Shock Absorber .... page 40 - Check Tires .... page 41 - Replace a Tire (at Mounting Table) .... page 42 - Replace a Tire (with Tire Machine) .... page 43 - Balance a Wheel .... page 44 - Prepare for Vehicle Geometry Check .... page 45 - Check Front Axle Geometry .... page 46 - Wheel Bearing Replacement .... page 47 - Use of a Multimeter .... page 48 - Check and Charge a Battery .... page 49 - Check a Relay .... page 50 - Check Lighting and Signaling .... page 51 - Adjust Headlights .... page 52 - Replace Starter and Alternator .... page 53 - Check Charging Circuit .... page 54 - Check Starting Circuit .... page 55 - Service a Starter .... page 56 - Service an Alternator .... page 57
Automotive Air Conditioning Training Manual
Comprehensive automotive air conditioning training manual covering refrigeration theory, system architecture, and hands-on service procedures. Explores heat transfer principles, pressure-temperature relationships, and R134a refrigerant properties essential to understanding modern climate control systems. Details all major components—compressors, condensers, evaporators, expansion valves, and orifice tubes—along with electrical control circuits and their operation. Includes practical guidance on retrofit procedures, use of recovery and recycling equipment, and systematic troubleshooting of common A/C faults. Equips technicians with the knowledge needed to diagnose electrical and refrigerant-side problems, evaluate system performance, and execute proper service workflows. Table of Contents: - The four major function .... page 3 - Understanding heat .... page 4 - Change of state .... page 7 - Pressure & temperature relationship .... page 8 - The Ozone Layer .... page 9 - R134a properties .... page 10 - Principles of air conditioning .... page 12 - Expansion block valve system .... page 13 - Parallel flow condenser system .... page 14 - Orifice tube system .... page 15 - Expansion valve dual system .... page 16 - Compressors .... page 17 - Clutches .... page 22 - Lubrication .... page 23 - Condensers .... page 24 - Foam seals .... page 25 - Condenser electric fans .... page 25 - Evaporators .... page 26 - Thermal expansion valve .... page 27 - Super heat .... page 29 - Orifice tube .... page 30 - Filter drier receiver .... page 31 - Accumulators .... page 32 - "O" rings .... page 33 - Hoses .... page 34 - Charging ports .... page 35 - Wiring A/C systems .... page 36 - Blower speed control .... page 37 - Compressor cycling control .... page 38 - Protective sensors .... page 42 - Temperature control .... page 48 - Mode control .... page 49 - Electronic temperature control (ECC) .... page 51 - Introduction .... page 53 - Procedures .... page 54 - Recovery&Recycling equipment .... page 56 - Evacuation equipment .... page 57 - Charging stations .... page 59 - Combination units .... page 60 - Refrigerant safety .... page 61 - Leak detections & detectors .... page 62 - Lubrications .... page 65 - Flushing a contaminated systems .... page 66 - Preparations .... page 67 - Testing conditions .... page 68 - A/C performance check .... page 69 - Faulty performance of A/C systems .... page 72 - A/C system to noisy .... page 74 - A/C system emits unpleasant odours .... page 75 - The condenser does not dissipate enough heat .... page 76 - Incorrect refrigerant amount .... page 77 - Compressor displacement regulation valve defective .... page 78 - Expansion valve defective .... page 79 - Electric compressor clutch slips or does not engage .... page 80 - Ice on the evaporator core .... page 81 - Compressor damaged .... page 82 - Hot air infiltrated in the passenger compartment .... page 83 - Blockage in the A/C system circuit .... page 84
Automotive Air-Conditioning and Climate Control Systems
Comprehensive workshop manual for automotive air-conditioning and climate control systems. Covers refrigeration theory and vapor compression cycles, with detailed technical breakdowns of key components including compressors, condensers, evaporators, and expansion devices. Addresses electrical and electronic control architectures, sensor operation, actuator function, and diagnostic methods for identifying system faults. Service and repair procedures explain refrigerant recovery, safe charging techniques, and component replacement workflows. Includes three practical case studies from European manufacturers demonstrating manual control setups, automatic temperature regulation, and fully integrated climate control configurations. Separate sections examine OBD and EOBD diagnostic protocols, multiplex wiring systems, oscilloscope-based electrical testing, and how to read European technical wiring diagrams. Additional material covers environmental legislation, ozone depletion concerns, and climate impact considerations relevant to refrigerant selection and system design. Table of Contents: - Preface .... page vii - Acknowledgements .... page viii - Introduction: An overview of the automotive air-conditioning market, training and qualifications .... page ix - 1 Air-conditioning fundamentals .... page 1 - 1.1 History of automotive air-conditioning systems .... page 1 - 1.2 Introduction to heating and ventilation .... page 6 - 1.3 The basic theory of cooling .... page 26 - 1.4 Vapour compression refrigeration .... page 39 - 1.5 Alternatives cycles .... page 42 - 1.6 The air-conditioning system .... page 57 - 1.7 The expansion valve system .... page 58 - 1.8 The fixed orifice valve system (cycling clutch orifice tube) .... page 59 - 1.9 Dual air-conditioning .... page 61 - 2 Air-conditioning components .... page 62 - 2.1 The compressor .... page 62 - 2.2 The condenser .... page 77 - 2.3 The receiver-drier/accumulator .... page 81 - 2.4 The expansion valve/fixed orifice valve .... page 84 - 2.5 The evaporator .... page 89 - 2.6 Anti-frosting devices .... page 91 - 2.7 Basic control switches .... page 93 - 3 Air-conditioning electrical and electronic control .... page 95 - 3.1 Electrical principles .... page 95 - 3.2 Sensors and actuators .... page 113 - 3.3 Testing sensors and actuators .... page 159 - 3.4 Oscilloscope waveform sampling .... page 172 - 3.5 Multiplex wiring systems .... page 183 - 3.6 OBD and EOBD .... page 188 - 3.7 How to read wiring diagrams .... page 194 - 3.8 Automotive A/C manual control system (case study 1) .... page 205 - 3.9 Automotive A/C auto temp control system (case study 2) .... page 221 - 3.10 Automotive climate control system (case study 3) .... page 238 - 4 Diagnostics and troubleshooting .... page 264 - 4.1 Initial vehicle inspection .... page 264 - 4.2 Temperature measurements .... page 266 - 4.3 Pressure gauge readings and cycle testing .... page 267 - 4.4 A/C system leak testing .... page 277 - 4.5 Sight glass .... page 282 - 5 Service and repair .... page 283 - 5.1 Servicing precautions .... page 283 - 5.2 Refrigerant recovery, recycle and charging .... page 288 - 5.3 System oil .... page 310 - 5.4 System flushing .... page 312 - 5.5 Odour removal .... page 316 - 5.6 Retrofitting .... page 317 - 5.7 Replacement and adjustment of compressor components .... page 318 - 5.8 Fixed orifice valve remove and replace .... page 335 - 6 The environment .... page 337 - 6.1 Global warming .... page 337 - 6.2 The ozone layer .... page 338 - 7 Legislation .... page 341 - 7.1 Historical perspective .... page 341 - 7.2 US perspective .... page 344 - Appendices .... page 352 - Index .... page 359
Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Systems Manual
Comprehensive service manual for automotive heating and air conditioning systems, covering system operation, component identification, maintenance procedures, and repair techniques. Includes foundational air conditioning theory, detailed component descriptions, typical HVAC configurations found in vehicles, service and diagnostic tool guidance, and systematic troubleshooting steps for common climate control issues. This workshop manual provides technicians and DIY mechanics with the technical depth needed to diagnose and service heating and cooling systems, from refrigerant circuits to control mechanisms. Valuable reference for understanding system behavior, locating components, and executing repairs with confidence. Table of Contents: - Preface .... page vii - Acknowledgements .... page viii - Introduction: An overview of the automotive air-conditioning market, training and qualifications .... page ix - 1 Air-conditioning fundamentals .... page 1 - 1.1 History of automotive air-conditioning systems .... page 1 - 1.2 Introduction to heating and ventilation .... page 6 - 1.3 The basic theory of cooling .... page 26 - 1.4 Vapour compression refrigeration .... page 39 - 1.5 Alternatives cycles .... page 42 - 1.6 The air-conditioning system .... page 57 - 1.7 The expansion valve system .... page 58 - 1.8 The fixed orifice valve system (cycling clutch orifice tube) .... page 59 - 1.9 Dual air-conditioning .... page 61 - 2 Air-conditioning components .... page 62 - 2.1 The compressor .... page 62 - 2.2 The condenser .... page 77 - 2.3 The receiver-drier/accumulator .... page 81 - 2.4 The expansion valve/fixed orifice valve .... page 84 - 2.5 The evaporator .... page 89 - 2.6 Anti-frosting devices .... page 91 - 2.7 Basic control switches .... page 93 - 3 Air-conditioning electrical and electronic control .... page 95 - 3.1 Electrical principles .... page 95 - 3.2 Sensors and actuators .... page 113 - 3.3 Testing sensors and actuators .... page 159 - 3.4 Oscilloscope waveform sampling .... page 172 - 3.5 Multiplex wiring systems .... page 183 - 3.6 OBD and EOBD .... page 188 - 3.7 How to read wiring diagrams .... page 194 - 3.8 Automotive A/C manual control system (case study 1) .... page 205 - 3.9 Automotive A/C auto temp control system (case study 2) .... page 221 - 3.10 Automotive climate control system (case study 3) .... page 238 - 4 Diagnostics and troubleshooting .... page 264 - 4.1 Initial vehicle inspection .... page 264 - 4.2 Temperature measurements .... page 266 - 4.3 Pressure gauge readings and cycle testing .... page 267 - 4.4 A/C system leak testing .... page 277 - 4.5 Sight glass .... page 282 - 5 Service and repair .... page 283 - 5.1 Servicing precautions .... page 283 - 5.2 Refrigerant recovery, recycle and charging .... page 288 - 5.3 System oil .... page 310 - 5.4 System flushing .... page 312 - 5.5 Odour removal .... page 316 - 5.6 Retrofitting .... page 317 - 5.7 Replacement and adjustment of compressor components .... page 318 - 5.8 Fixed orifice valve remove and replace .... page 335 - 6 The environment .... page 337 - 6.1 Global warming .... page 337 - 6.2 The ozone layer .... page 338 - 7 Legislation .... page 341 - 7.1 Historical perspective .... page 341 - 7.2 US perspective .... page 344 - Appendices .... page 352 - Index .... page 359
Gas Generators for Automobiles - Principles, Installation and Maintenance
Technical service manual covering wood gas and charcoal-based gas generators for automotive applications. This comprehensive workshop guide explains the physical and chemical principles underlying gas producer operation, then walks through practical installation procedures, startup protocols, and day-to-day maintenance routines. You'll find detailed technical specifications on fuel preparation, reactor design, and system integration for vehicles converted to gas generator propulsion. Essential reference for technicians, restorers, and owners working with these alternative fuel systems.