The leading authority on theory, service and repair procedures for contemporary automobiles remains the most technically comprehensive on the market! The fifth edition of Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach, has been updated to reflect the most recent technological developments in the industry, featuring coverage of hybrid vehicles throughout the text, all new content on electronic automatic transmissions, preventative maintenance, and more. This enhanced presentation of the theory, diagnosis, and service of automobiles and light trucks covers the 2008 NATEF Automobile Program Standards to help ready auto tech programs for certification. The "must have" information contained in this book will help readers understand and efficiently diagnose and service all automotive systems.