This Auto Upkeep 5th Edition course is a gem (even if you don’t like cars & mechanics)! Laying a solid automotive foundation & teaching practical skills that every vehicle owner should know and be able to do, this Kit contains everything needed to successfully complete the course:
- Student Textbook (Hardcover – 400 pages)
- Student Workbook (Paperback – 224 pages)
- Instructor Guide (Paperback – 640 pages)
Packed with 1100 full-color photos, illustrations, and infographics, the Student Textbook makes learning easy and enjoyable! Each of 22 chapters is color-coded & organized with an introduction, objectives, engaging text, hands-on activities (to be completed in the workbook), video & weblinks to extend learning, career path ideas, a troubleshooting guide, potential hazard alerts, and a calculations section tying practical math into the chapter. A page-edge index helps you quickly navigate between sections. Chapter 1 features a 4-page timeline from 1769 to the modern day, showing the progression of the automobile. Successive chapters explain how the different systems of the car work (electrical, lubrication, fuel, cooling, ignition, braking, exhaust, drivetrain, etc); common problems & roadside emergencies; electric & next-generation technologies; safety, tools & equipment; auto care & cleaning; fluid level checks; and much more!
Ready to apply skills? The consumable Student Workbook is where “the rubber meets the road”! With over 400 photos & illustrations to clarify concepts and deepen understanding, students are guided through each hands-on activity, outlining the objective, tools and supplies needed, cautions to consider, and procedural steps. Pages correlate directly with chapters in the Textbook, providing space to complete all study questions, exercises, and projects. QR codes and video links offer additional chapter resources online. Students will, for example, learn to identify basic tools used in automotive shops and will label their names and functions before watching videos demonstrating those skills. They will also practice checking fluid levels & tire pressure; cleaning, testing, & recharging batteries; changing oil and filter; inspecting the cooling system; and so much more! Pages are perforated.
The Instructor Guide is a treasure trove with 640 full-color pages! Includes a sample course syllabus outline and the following resources for each chapter: lesson plans; readability worksheet; study questions; article, website, or video review form; self-assessment form; career exploration form; test; printable certificate; and Answer Keys for all exercises. Back pages include a final exam, certificate of course completion, and an appendix with several resources to enhance learning.
For students interested in pursuing a career in Automotive Technology, this is a perfect first course! A correlation matrix shows how each chapter aligns with the ASE Education Foundation’s beginning standards for MLR (Maintenance & Light Repair) certification.