Automotive Fuel and Emissions Control Systems

Jim Halderman brings a world of experience, knowledge, and talent to his work. His automotive service experience includes working as a flat-rate technician, a business owner, and a professor of automotive technology at a leading U.S. community college for more than 20 years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio Northern University and a Master’s degree in Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Jim also holds a U.S. Patent for an electronic transmission control device. He is an ASE certified Master Automotive Technician and is also Advanced Engine Performance (L1) ASE certified. Jim is the author of many automotive textbooks, all published by Pearson Education. Jim has presented numerous technical seminars to national audiences, including the California Automotive Teachers (CAT) and the Illinois College Automotive Instructor Association (ICAIA). He is also a member and presenter at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT). Jim was also named Regional Teacher of the Year by General Motors Corporation and outstanding alumni of Ohio Northern University.

• Chapter 1 Service Information, Tools, and Safety 1Chapter 2 Environmental and Hazardous Materials 35Chapter 3 Gasoline Engine Operation and Specifications 46Chapter 4 Diesel Engine Operation and Diagnosis 60Chapter 5 Gasoline 81Chapter 6 Alternative Fuels 95Chapter 7 Diesel and Biodiesel Fuels 108Chapter 8 Intake and Exhaust Systems 113Chapter 9 Turbocharging and Supercharging 123Chapter 10 Engine Condition Diagnosis 135Chapter 11 On-Board Diagnosis 153Chapter 12 CAN and Network Communications 162Chapter 13 Temperature Sensors 179Chapter 14 Throttle Position Sensors 190Chapter 15 MAP/BARO Sensors 196Chapter 16 MASS AIRFLOW Sensors 205Chapter 17 Oxygen Sensors 212Chapter 18 Wide-Band Oxygen Sensors 229Chapter 19 Fuel Pumps, Lines, and Filters 238Chapter 20 Fuel-Injection Components and Operation 256Chapter 21 Gasoline Direct-Injection Systems 270Chapter 22 Electronic Throttle Control System 277Chapter 23 Fuel-Injection System Diagnosis and Service 286Chapter 24 Vehicle Emission Standards and Testing 306Chapter 25 Evaporative Emission Control Systems 317Chapter 26 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Systems 327Chapter 27 Positive Crankcase Ventilation and Secondary Air-Injection Systems 335Chapter 28 Catalytic Converters 343Chapter 29 Ignition System Operation and Diagnosis 354Chapter 30 Scan tools and Engine Performance Diagnosis 378Chapter 31 Hybrid Safety and Service Procedures 397Chapter 32 Fuel Cells and Advanced Technologies 410Appendix NATEF Task Correlation Chart 425Glossary 428Index 449