Auto Upkeep (Textbook and Workbook Set)

Additional Book Details

NOTE: This eBook includes the textbook and workbook.
Textbook Description:
From choosing an insurance policy to performing basic maintenance and repair, Auto Upkeep is the do-it-yourself automotive guide for the driver in you. Auto Upkeep helps keep you safe and your vehicle reliable by providing easy-to-follow information with detailed pictures and drawings. Discover how to choose a quality repair facility, buy a car, handle roadside emergencies, diagnose common problems, and communicate effectively with technicians all while saving money.

Auto Upkeep: Maintenance, Light Repair, Auto Ownership, and How Cars Work is an introductory book that is intended to provide individuals with the knowledge to make economical decisions and take preventative measures to enhance the overall satisfaction of being an automotive consumer. The textbook and workbook activities provide the fundamental knowledge and experience in owning and maintaining an automobile.

Auto Upkeep is designed for:
Anyone Looking to Learn More About Cars
Introductory Automotive Programs
Homeschool Students and Co-ops
New Drivers Teens and Adults
Boy Scouts Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge
Girl Scouts Car Care Badge
4-H Automotive Programs
Car Care Clinics and Seminars
Automotive Workshops
Adult and Consumer Education Classes
Driver Education Classes
Afterschool Programs

Updates to the 4th Edition
Auto Upkeep has undergone an extensive revision with over 300 new illustrations and 88 additional pages. This edition continues to focus on what every car owner should know and be able to do, while also introducing students to the rapidly advancing field of automotive technology. By learning how cars work, students develop a solid automotive foundation. They can continue to build upon this foundation, if they choose to become a technician, or use their knowledge throughout life as an educated consumer.

NATEF Correlations
The Auto Upkeep curriculum correlates to the entry level tasks within the 2017 National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Maintenance and Light Repair task list.

Textbook Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction and How Cars Work
Chapter 2 Buying an Automobile
Chapter 3 Automotive Expenses
Chapter 4 Repair Facilities
Chapter 5 Safety Around the Automobile
Chapter 6 Tools and Equipment
Chapter 7 Auto Care and Cleaning
Chapter 8 Fluid Level Check
Chapter 9 Electrical System
Chapter 10 Lubrication System
Chapter 11 Fuel Systems
Chapter 12 Cooling System and Climate Control
Chapter 13 Ignition System
Chapter 14 Suspension, Steering, and Tires
Chapter 15 Braking System
Chapter 16 Drivetrain
Chapter 17 Exhaust and Emission System
Chapter 18 Alternative Fuels and Designs
Chapter 19 Automotive Accessories
Chapter 20 Common Problems and Roadside Emergencies

Workbook Description:
The Auto Upkeep Workbook accompanies the textbook, explaining additional step-by-step procedures that can easily be performed with basic tools. It will help you become confident in accomplishing simple, but important, preventative measures on your vehicle all while saving money.

Workbook Hands-on and Internet-based Activities
Chapter 1 - Introduction and How Cars Work
Car Identification Activity Identify an automobile by make, model, year, and type.
Owners Manual Activity Locate and use an online owners manual.

Chapter 2 Buying an Automobile
Buying a New Automobile Activity Differentiate between MSRP, dealer invoice, and dealer cost.
Buying a Used Automobile Activity Research prices, reliability ratings, recalls, technical service bulletins, and safety ratings.

Chapter 3 Automotive Expenses
Automotive Expenses Activity Calculate automotive expenses.

Chapter 4 Repair Facilities
Repair Facilities Activity Choose a quality repair facility. Interpret a repair invoice.

Chapter 5 Safety Around the Automobile
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and Fire Safety Activity Identify the importance of using personal protection equipment and research fire safety.
Automotive Safety Activity Identify the location of emergency and safety equipment.
Safety Data Sheets Locate and interpret a safety data sheet.

Chapter 6 Tools and Equipment
Tools and Equipment Activity Identify basic tools and equipment that are used in automotive shops.
Service Manual Activity Navigate an online service manual.

Chapter 7 Auto Care and Cleaning
Interior Cleaning Activity Clean the inside of a vehicle.
Exterior Cleaning Activity Clean the outside of a vehicle.
Waxing Activity Wax the finish on a vehicle.

Chapter 8 Fluid Level Check
Fluid Level Check Activity Safely check the fluid level in various vehicle components.

Chapter 9 Electrical System
Ohms Law Activity Use Ohms Law to calculate volts, amps, or ohms.
Wiring Diagram Activity Locate and interpret a wiring diagram.
Battery Activity Safely clean and test the battery.
Charging Activity Safely test the alternator.
Starting Activity Safely test the starter.

Chapter 10 Lubrication System
Oil and Filter Change Activity Safely change the oil and filter on a vehicle.

Chapter 11 Fuel System
Fuel System Part Identification Activity Use an online auto parts catalog to identify fuel system parts.
Fuel System Maintenance Activity Change the air filter, PCV valve, and fuel filter.

Chapter 12 Cooling System and Climate Control
Air Conditioning Activity Inspect and identify the components within the air conditioning system.
Cabin Air Filter Activity Replace the cabin air filter on a vehicle.
Cooling System Activity Safely test, inspect, and service the cooling system. Observe thermostat operation.

Chapter 13 Ignition System
Ignition System Activity Install spark plugs. Inspect, test, and install spark plug wires. Inspect and install distributor cap and rotor on distributor systems.

Chapter 14 Suspension, Steering, and Tires
Suspension and Steering Activity Safely inspect and perform basic service procedures on suspension and steering components.
Tire Inspection and Rotation Activity Safely inspect tires for wear and rotate tires.

Chapter 15 Braking System
Brake Inspection Activity Safely inspect disc brakes.

Chapter 16 Drivetrain
Drivetrain Activity Safely inspect drivetrain components.

Chapter 17 Exhaust and Emission System
Exhaust and Emissions Activity Safely inspect exhaust and emission components.

Chapter 18 Alternative Fuels and Designs
Payback Period Activity Calculate payback period.
Future Vehicle Activity Predict the role of automobiles in 2050.

Chapter 19 Automotive Accessories
Auto Accessories Activity Estimate the cost of accessories for a vehicle.

Chapter 20 Common Problems and Roadside Emergencies
Changing a Flat Tire Activity Safely change a spare tire.
Jump-Starting Activity Safely jump-start a vehicle.
Lighting Activity Replace various lights on a vehicle.
Replacing Wipers Activity Replace wipers on a vehicle.
On-Board Diagnostics Activity Retrieve diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) from an OBD II system.