Automotive
Subject Specialist
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| Tim Suttie | |
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| Richmond Campus Librarian | |
| Phone: | (03) 9425 5666 |
| Email: | tsuttie2@kangan.edu.au |
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| Brett Matthews | |
| Coburg Campus Librarian | |
| Phone: | (03) 9353 1886 |
| Email: | bmatthews@kangan.edu.au |
Highly Recommended Resources
- Automotive mechanics, Volumes 1 and 2, 8th Edition, by Ed May, 2010
- Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems, 3rd Edition, by Tom Denton, 2004
- Sheet Metal Fabrication: Techniques and Tips for Beginners and Pros, by Eddie Paul, 2008
- ACL Engine Manual: Modern Engine Reconditioning Practice, Gregory's Scientific Publications
- Spray Painting Motor Vehicles, by Al Probert, 5th Edition, 2000
Search Library Catalogue for availability.
Websites
- Autoshop 101 by Kevin Sullivan
- Australian Standards - On campus access
- Australian Design Rules
- VicRoads
- Ford Australia
- Holden Australia
- Toyota
- Nissan Australia
- Pitstop Online Automotive Books Retail Outlet
- Rellim Publications
- Autopages
- Autoshop online
- Web page: how stuff works
- Samarins Illustrated Automotive Glossary
- Shell Online Lubrication guide for cars, motorbikes, heavy vehicles etc.
- OH&S online videos - SafetyCare Montie has many safety programs which can be viewed, topics include fire awareness, personal protection, manual handling.
Catalogue
Search Library Catalogue - using keywords below or look directly on the shelves at these numbers:
| Keyword | Shelf number |
|---|---|
| Engines | 629.25 |
| Diesel engines | 621.436 |
| Brakes | 629.246 |
| Automotive Electrical | 629.254 |
| Chassis | 629.24 |
| Fuels | 629.253 |
| Fuel Systems | 629.253 |
| EFI | 629.2530288 |
| Carburettors | 629.2533 |
| Transmissions | 629.244 |
| Hybrid Vehicles | 629.2293 |
| Turbocharging | 629.2504 |
| Suspension | 629.243 |
| Lubricants | 621.89 or 629.2872 |
| Welding | 671.521 |
| Body Repair | 629.26088 |
| Automotive Paint | 629.26 |
Online e.journals, Databases and Magazines
Cengage Today's Technician Series
Up-to-date and extensive coverage of all aspects of automotive technology and maintenance, with individual sections covering specific aspects, eg. steering and suspension, engines, - with detailed and moving diagrams, plus question and answer sections. (Only available at Coburg and Richmond campuses, please ask library staff for access)
CD-X Automotive Mechanical Lessons
Comprehensive entry-level courseware for the students of automotive on the institute network. Also available in DVD format. (This software is available on the student pc's in the Coburg and Richmond Library and Learning Centres, as a separate icon on the desktop.)
Repco Auto-Tech Encyclopedia
Comprehensive and detailed store of diagnostic procedures and service information covering popular vehicles sold in Australia. (On-campus access only)
Boyce's Auto Library
Technical information specifically relevant to the Australian, European, Japanese and Korean vehicles in the Australian automotive industry. (Only available at Coburg and Richmond campuses, please ask library staff for access)
EBSCOhost Australia and New Zealand Reference Centre
Search Australasian magazines, newspapers and books.
Useful search terms include: car suspension, automotive repair, transmission repair.
Titles include: Automotive Engineer, Street Machine, Wheels, Motor, Motor Equipment News.
Infotrac: General OneFile
Search articles from a large range of journals.
Titles include: Automotive Finishing, Automotive News, Motor Service, Car Craft.
(For off-campus access to online resources, please login here with your Kangan Institute student/staff login.)
Contact your subject specialist to book an online database training session or click on EBSCOhost or click on Infotrac (Power Search)
Dictionaries
- Dictionary of Automobile Engineering, by Rupert Livesey, 1996
- Automotive A - Z : Lane's Complete Dictionary of Automotive Terms, over 13,000 entries, by Keith Lane, 2002
