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MindTap for Erjavec/Pickerill/Blevins' Today's Technician: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles Classroom Manual and Shop Manual, 4 terms Instant Access, 8th Edition

Jack Erjavec, Ken Pickerill, Justin Blevins

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MindTap for Erjavec/Pickerill/Blevins' Today's Technician: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles Classroom Manual and Shop Manual, 4 terms Instant Access 8th Edition by Jack Erjavec/Ken Pickerill/Justin Blevins
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MindTap for Erjavec/Pickerill/Blevins' Today's Technician: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles Classroom Manual and Shop Manual, 8th Edition, is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course and provides engaging content to challenge every individual and build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress, develop their interpersonal skills, and work to seek their first career positions with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You.

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Meet the Authors

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Jack Erjavec

Jack Erjavec has become a fixture in the automotive textbook publishing world. He has decades of experience as a technician, educator, author and editor, and he has authored or co-authored more than 30 automotive textbooks and training manuals. Erjavec holds a master's degree in vocational and technical education from The Ohio State University, and he spent 20 years at Columbus State Community College as an instructor and administrator. A long-time affiliate of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT), he also served as executive vice-president for the organization and spent several years on its board of directors. Erjavec is also associated with ATMC, SAE, ASA, ATRA, AERA and other automotive professional associations.

Ken Pickerill

Ken Pickerill was a Certified Master Automotive Technician (with ASE Area L1 and X1) and an instructor at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Mr. Pickerill was a technician for 22 years before entering the training field, and he earned more than 40 years of technical and teaching experience over the span of his career. He received his master's degree in career and technical education from Indiana State University.

Justin Blevins

Justin Blevins is an ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician (A1-A8) and has several other ASE certifications including Maintenance and Light Repair Technician (G1), and Medium/Heavy Truck Technician (T8, T6, & T5). He is an instructor at the University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima, Ohio. Mr. Blevins attended the University of Northwestern Ohio and earned his Associate of Applied Science degree in automotive/high performance technology as well as a diploma as an Alternate Fuels Technician. He has several years of automotive service experience at the retail level, as well as dealership experience. He has been an instructor at the University of Northwestern Ohio since 2012 and has a Bachelor of Science degree in specialized studies from UNOH as well.

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  • MindTap is an outcome-driven application that propels students from memorization to mastery. It’s the only platform that gives you complete ownership of your course. You can challenge all students with it, build their confidence and empower them to be unstoppable.
  • ACCESS EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE PLACE. Cut down on prep with preloaded, organized course materials in MindTap. Teach more efficiently with interactive multimedia, assignments, quizzes and more. Give your students the power to read, listen and study on their phones, so they can learn on their terms.
  • EMPOWER YOUR STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL. Twelve distinct metrics give you actionable insights into student engagement. Identify topics troubling your entire class and instantly communicate with struggling students. Students can track their scores to stay motivated toward their goals. Together, you can accelerate progress.
  • YOUR COURSE, YOUR CONTENT. Only MindTap gives you complete control over your course. You have the flexibility to reorder textbook chapters, add your own notes and embed a variety of content, including OER, making it easy to personalize course content to your students’ needs. They can even read your notes, add their own and highlight key text to aid their progress.
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  • Automotive Theory Simulations: These simulations provide a virtual workplace experience that empowers students to apply fundamental concepts and master tasks common in the automotive industry. Simulations cover all 8 ASE areas!
  • S/P2 Training Programs: Utilize S/P2 safety and environmental training programs to help increase student employability. Grades from S/P2 training programs filter directly into your MindTap gradebook.
  • ASE Education Foundation Job Sheets: These virtual job sheets contain specific performance-based objectives, required tool and material lists, safety precautions and step-by-step procedures to help students complete shop activities. Each job sheet references applicable ASE Education Foundation Standards.
  • Access to Motovisuals: Explore detailed animations and videos to help reinforce the concepts discussed in the classroom and shop.

Table of Contents

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Classroom Manual.
1. Drive Train Basics.
2. Drive Train Theory.
3. General Theories of Operation.
4. Transmission Electronics.
5. Transmission Designs.
6. Torque Converters and Oil Pumps.
7. Hydraulic and Electronic Controls.
8. Gears and Shafts.
9. Reaction and Friction Units.
10. Common Automatic Transmissions.
Glossary.
Index.
Shop Manual.
1. Safety.
2. Special Tools and Procedures.
3. Diagnosis, Maintenance, and Basic Adjustments.
4. Electrical and Electronic System Diagnosis and Service.
5. Rebuilding Transmissions.
6. Torque Converter and Oil Pump Service.
7. General Hydraulic System Service.
8. Gear and Shaft Service.
9. Friction and Reaction Unit Service.
10. Rebuilding Common Transmissions.
Appendix A: ASE Practice Examination.
Appendix B: Automatic Transmission Special Tool Suppliers.
Appendix C: Metric Conversions.
Glossary.
Index.

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This Cengage solution can be seamlessly integrated into most Learning Management Systems (Blackboard, Brightspace by D2L, Canvas, Moodle, and more) but does require a different ISBN for access codes. Please work with your Cengage Learning Consultant to ensure the proper course set up and ordering information. For additional information, please visit the LMS Integration site.

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  • ISBN-10: 0357935101
  • ISBN-13: 9780357935101
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  • ISBN-10: 8214116783
  • ISBN-13: 9798214116785
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MindTap for Erjavec/Pickerill/Blevins' Today's Technician: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles Classroom Manual and Shop Manual, 1 term Instant Access

ISBN: 9798214116785
MindTap for Erjavec/Pickerill/Blevins' Today's Technician: Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles Classroom Manual and Shop Manual, 8th Edition, is the digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course and provides engaging content to challenge every individual and build their confidence. Empower students to accelerate their progress, develop their interpersonal skills, and work to seek their first career positions with MindTap. MindTap: Powered by You.