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Auto repair for dummies. Cover Image Book Book

Auto repair for dummies.

Sclar, Deanna. (Author).

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  • ISBN: 9780764550898
  • ISBN: 0764550896
  • Physical Description: print
    p. ; cm.
  • Publisher: Wiley Publishing, 1999.

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Subject: Automobiles - Maintenance and repair

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► Summaries & More
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Introduction 1(8)
Part I: Getting Started 9(66)
Things Every Driver Should Know
11(18)
The Way to Your Car's Heart Is through Your Toolbox
29(26)
Preventive Maintenance: A Monthly Under-the-Hood Check
55(20)
Part II: What Makes It Go? 75(126)
The Inner Secrets of Your Car Revealed
77(12)
The Electrical System: Your Car's Spark of Life
89(16)
The Fuel System: The Heart and Lungs of Your Car
105(26)
From Horses to Hybrids: The Dope on Diesels and Alternatively Powered Vehicles
131(28)
The Cooling System Up Close
159(8)
Take the Drive Train: Understanding Transmissions without Losing Your Mind
167(12)
It's the Brakes!
179(12)
Steering and Suspension Systems Smooth the Way
191(10)
Part III: Keeping Your Car in Good Condition, System by System 201(218)
Keeping Your Electrical System in Tune
203(62)
Keeping Your Fuel System in Tune
265(28)
Keeping Your Car from Getting Heartburn
293(34)
Changing Your Oil
327(16)
Lubrication Extends the Life of Your Vehicle
343(12)
What to Do If Your Transmission Stops Running Smoothly
355(10)
Being a Buddy to YourBrakes and Bearing
365(32)
Checking Your Tires, Alignment, and Steering
397(22)
Part IV: Dealing with On-the-Road Emergencies 419(48)
Troubleshooting Leaks, Squeaks, Smells, and Strange Sensations
421(12)
What to Do If Your Car Drops Dead or Won't Start
433(14)
When All Else Fails: Finding and Dealing with a Good Mechanic
447(20)
Part V: Helping Your Vehicle Look Its Best 467(36)
Keeping Your Car Clean and Beautiful
469(20)
Getting Rid of Dings, Dents, and Other Hard Knocks
489(14)
Part VI: The Part of Tens 503(12)
The Ten Most Important Preventive Maintenance Measures
505(4)
Ten ``Eco-Logical'' Ways to Save Fuel
509(6)
Appendix A: A Practical Glossary of Automotive Terms 515(30)
Appendix B: Specifications and Maintenance Records 545(6)
Index 551
Book Registration Information Back of Book

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