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Automotive engineering: handbooks - theory and principles (3/3)

A handbook on automotive engineering? Explore here technical manuals on the theory and principles of automotive engineering (3/3). They provide detailed instructions for troubleshooting and parts replacement.

Maintenance automobile - Le savoir-faire en 60 fiches pratiques

Disassemble, check, repair and adjust all the systems of your car thanks to this complete technical manual which details in more than 60 methodological sheets all the maintenance operations.

A new summary table also allows you to diagnose the most common faults.

The files are grouped by theme for a better view of the intervention or check to be carried out:
- engine
- injection
- ignition
- transmission
- braking
- suspension
- running gear
- electricity
- safety and comfort components
- documentation and tools.

Information

Author:Hubert Mèmeteau, Bruno Collomb
Details:144 pages, 24 x 17.5 x 1.6 cm / 9 x 6.9 x 0.63 in, paperback
Illustrations:illustrated
Publisher:Dunod Editeur (F, 2020)
ISBN:9782100807871
Maintenance automobile - Le savoir-faire en 60 fiches pratiques

Maintenance automobile - Le savoir-faire en 60 fiches pratiques

Language: French

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Pannes & diagnostics auto (6ème édition)

Can you repair it yourself? Should you call a professional? To deal with everyday malfunctions, this book analyzes each family of faults with great care for completeness and, based on the symptom, lists the possible causes and specifies the remedies to be applied.
Whether it is a mechanical or electrical problem, abnormal noise, leaks, vibrations, abnormal wear, all the problems are reviewed.

The author, Alain Federmann, a teacher in automobile maintenance, explains to us in a very educational way why the breakdown occurs, what needs to be done to repair it, and gives us the list of tools and documentation needed.
An essential guide to better understand your car and know how to deal with minor everyday breakdowns.

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Author:Alain Federmann
Details:112 pages, 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:150 photos and drawings
Publisher:ETAI (F, 2015)
Series:Restaurez
ISBN:9791028300975
Pannes & diagnostics auto (6ème édition)

Pannes & diagnostics auto (6ème édition)

Language: French

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Petites réparations mécaniques

This step-by-step guide to maintaining your vehicle will help you keep it in good condition. It will help you determine if you have the skills to carry out these operations successfully.

Pages of the book Petites reparations mecaniques (1)

With this book, carry out "small repairs" with complete peace of mind. Good equipment, good safety reflexes before any intervention, here are some points developed in this book. If the engine represents the main component of a vehicle, do not forget the running gear, the brakes or the electrical elements, which must also be the subject of all your care.

With the tools well chosen, all you have to do is roll up your sleeves!

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Author:Sylvie Méneret, Franck Méneret
Details:128 pages, 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:200 photos and drawings in colour
Publisher:ETAI (F, 2015)
Series:Restaurez
ISBN:9791028301514
Petites réparations mécaniques

Petites réparations mécaniques

Language: French

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Technologie fonctionnelle de l'automobile - Tome 1 - (9e édition) : Le moteur et ses auxiliaires

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This book provides essential knowledge for understanding automotive systems. It combines theoretical explanations, practical examples, diagrams, photos, and online exercises, making it an ideal resource for students in CAP, Bac Pro, and BTS programs.

The updated and expanded ninth edition is divided into two volumes. The first focuses on the engine and its components: gasoline and diesel injection, emission control systems, ignition, and electric and hybrid powertrains.

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Author:Hubert Mèmeteau, Bruno Collomb
Details:320 pages, 26 x 19.5 x 1.7 cm / 10.25 x 7.7 x 0.67 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Dunod Editeur (F, 2024)
ISBN:9782100861217
Technologie fonctionnelle de l'automobile - Tome 1 - (9e édition) : Le moteur et ses auxiliaires

Technologie fonctionnelle de l'automobile - Tome 1 - (9e édition) : Le moteur et ses auxiliaires

Language: French

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Technologie fonctionnelle de l'automobile - Tome 2 - (9e édition) : Transmission, freinage, tenue de route et équipement électrique

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This book provides a structured approach to understanding automotive systems. It combines theoretical explanations, practical examples, diagrams, photos, and online exercises, making it an ideal resource for students in CAP, Bac Pro, and BTS programs.

The updated and expanded ninth edition is divided into two volumes. Volume 2 covers transmission, braking, passive safety, road handling, and electrical and comfort systems.

Together with Volume 1, which focuses on the engine and its components, this book offers essential knowledge of automotive technology.

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Author:Hubert Mèmeteau, Bruno Collomb
Details:352 pages, 26 x 19.5 x 2 cm / 10.25 x 7.7 x 0.79 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Dunod Editeur (F, 2024)
ISBN:9782100861224
Technologie fonctionnelle de l'automobile - Tome 2 - (9e édition) : Transmission, freinage, tenue de route et équipement électrique

Technologie fonctionnelle de l'automobile - Tome 2 - (9e édition) : Transmission, freinage, tenue de route et équipement électrique

Language: French

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Entretien général

The "Mécanique automobile: diagnostic et réparation" series is a collection of books on the theory, verification of systems, subsystems and components, fault diagnosis and repair techniques for automobiles and light trucks in French.

This volume deals with general maintenance.

Pages of the book Entretien général (1)

Table of Contents:

1 - Introduction to General Maintenance
Introduction / Preventive Maintenance / Maintenance Schedule / Repair Order / Vehicle Identification / Hybrid Vehicles / Additional Checks

2 - Ground Check
Preventive Maintenance Steps / Instrument Panels / Lighting / Horn / Windshield Wipers / Body Part Lubrication / Body Part Adjustment / Suspension Check

3 - Under Hood Check
Cooling System / Fluid Levels / Drive Belts / Air Filter / Battery / Battery Check

4 - Under Vehicle Check on Full Height Lift
Lift / Oil Change / Suspension and Steering Lubrication / Suspension Check / Steering Check / Exhaust System

5 - Under-vehicle check on mid-height lift
Wheels / Tires / Tire classification and designation / Wheel-tire runout and runout / Tire replacement / Tire repair / Installing a wheel and tire assembly on a vehicle / Wheel and tire assembly maintenance / Wheel bearings / Brake check

6 - Delivery to the customer
Finishing and quality control / Washing / Waxing

Information

Author:Jack Erjavec
Details:116 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 0.8 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.31 in, spiral binding
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings in colour
Publisher:Éditions Reynald Goulet (CDN, 2015)
Series:Diagnostic et réparation
ISBN:9782893774138
Entretien général

Entretien général

Language: French

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Maintenance des véhicules CAP

Démotech reference work, based on professional situations, which offers all the resources necessary for learning and mastering the professional activities of a French CAP diploma.
- All the professional situations of the profession are covered.
- For each situation, complete content that covers materials, tools, methods.
- A clear layout, in color and largely illustrated.

Table of contents

Chapter 1 - Knowledge of vehicles
- Vehicle identification elements
- The different systems, subassemblies of the vehicle and their functions

Chapter 2 - The professional environment
- Workshop organization
- Workstation organization
- Health and safety rules
- Waste management

Chapter 3 - Periodic maintenance
- The "manufacturer" procedure
- Periodic checks
- Periodic interventions
- Updating maintenance indicators

Chapter 4 - Corrective maintenance
- Replacement of an element or subassembly
- Adjustments
- Tests.

Information

Author:Michel Bonte, Thierry Braconot
Details:175 pages, 21.5 x 15.5 x 1.1 cm / 8.5 x 6.1 x 0.43 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings in colour
Publisher:Delagrave (F, 2015)
ISBN:9782206100197
Maintenance des véhicules CAP

Maintenance des véhicules CAP

Language: French

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