Professional technician series.

Includes index

"Provides a complete, state-of-the-art source on automotive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.Correlated to NATEF and ASE tasks, the text focuses on the generic theory that underlies the operation, diagnosis, and repair of the units and subassemblies found in the many makes and types of vehicles students will likely encounter on the job." --publisher description

Heating and air-conditioning principles -- Refrigeration cycle -- Air-conditioning compressors and service -- Refrigerants and refrigerant oils -- A/C system components, operation, and service -- Air management system -- Engine coolant -- Cooling system operation and diagnosis -- Heating system operation and diagnosis -- HVAC electricity and electronics -- Automatic temperature control systems -- Hybrid and electric vehicle HVAC systems -- Heating and air-conditioning system inspection -- Refrigerant recovery, recycling, and recharging -- A/C system diagnosis and repair