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Auto repair / by Deanna Sclar ; John O'Dell, technical advisor.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: --For dummiesPublisher: Hoboken, NJ : For Dummies/ a Wiley brand, [2019]Copyright date: ©2019Edition: 2nd editionDescription: xxi, 552 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781119543619
  • 1119543614
Other title:
  • Auto repair for dummies
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Contents:
Getting to know your vehicle. Things every driver should know ; Preventive maintenance: a monthly under-the-hood check ; The way to your car's heart is through your toolbox ; What makes it go? The inner secrets of your car revealed! -- Powering up with air, fuel, and fire. The electrical system: your car's spark of life ; Keeping your electrical system in tune ; The traditional fuel system: the heart and lungs of your car ; Keeping your fuel system in tune ; Diesels for dummies ; From horses to hybrids: alternatively powered vehicles -- Staying cool and in control. The cooling system up close ; Keeping your car from getting heartburn ; Oil: keeping your car young and happy ; It's the brakes! ; Be a buddy to your brakes and bearings -- Smoothing the ride : steering and suspension, tires and transmissions. Steering and suspension systems smooth the way ; How to keep your car from getting sore feet: tires, alignment, and balancing ; Take the drive train: understanding and maintaining your transmission without losing your mind -- Staying safe and dealing with emergencies. Staying safe on the road ; Troubleshooting leaks, squeaks, smells, and strange sensations ; What to do if your car drops dead or won't start ; When all else fails: finding and dealing with a good mechanic -- Helping your vehicle look its best. Keeping your vehicle clean and beautiful ; Bodywork: getting rid of dings, dents, and other hard knocks -- The part of tens. The ten most important preventive maintenance measures ; Ten "eco-logical" ways to save fuel -- Appendix A: A practical glossary of automotive terms -- Appendix B: Specifications and maintenance records.
Summary: A reference guide covering the many parts of a vehicle provides step-by-step instructions for automotive repair and maintenance, as well as a list of the ten most common problems.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Auto Repair For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119543619) was previously published as Auto Repair For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9780764599026). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

The top-selling auto repair guide--400,000 copies sold--now extensively reorganized and updated

Forty-eight percent of U.S. households perform at least some automobile maintenance on their own, with women now accounting for one third of this $34 billion automotive do-it-yourself market. For new or would-be do-it-yourself mechanics, this illustrated how-to guide has long been a must and now it's even better. A complete reorganization now puts relevant repair and maintenance information directly after each automotive system overview, making it much easier to find hands-on fix-it instructions. Author Deanna Sclar has updated systems and repair information throughout, eliminating discussions of carburetors and adding coverage of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles. She's also revised schedules for tune-ups and oil changes, included driving tips that can save on maintenance and repair costs, and added new advice on troubleshooting problems and determining when to call in a professional mechanic. For anyone who wants to save money on car repairs and maintenance, this book is the place to start.

Deanna Sclar (Long Beach, CA), an acclaimed auto repair expert and consumer advocate, has contributed to the Los Angeles Times and has been interviewed on the Today show, NBC Nightly News, and other television programs.

Includes index.

Getting to know your vehicle. Things every driver should know ; Preventive maintenance: a monthly under-the-hood check ; The way to your car's heart is through your toolbox ; What makes it go? The inner secrets of your car revealed! -- Powering up with air, fuel, and fire. The electrical system: your car's spark of life ; Keeping your electrical system in tune ; The traditional fuel system: the heart and lungs of your car ; Keeping your fuel system in tune ; Diesels for dummies ; From horses to hybrids: alternatively powered vehicles -- Staying cool and in control. The cooling system up close ; Keeping your car from getting heartburn ; Oil: keeping your car young and happy ; It's the brakes! ; Be a buddy to your brakes and bearings -- Smoothing the ride : steering and suspension, tires and transmissions. Steering and suspension systems smooth the way ; How to keep your car from getting sore feet: tires, alignment, and balancing ; Take the drive train: understanding and maintaining your transmission without losing your mind -- Staying safe and dealing with emergencies. Staying safe on the road ; Troubleshooting leaks, squeaks, smells, and strange sensations ; What to do if your car drops dead or won't start ; When all else fails: finding and dealing with a good mechanic -- Helping your vehicle look its best. Keeping your vehicle clean and beautiful ; Bodywork: getting rid of dings, dents, and other hard knocks -- The part of tens. The ten most important preventive maintenance measures ; Ten "eco-logical" ways to save fuel -- Appendix A: A practical glossary of automotive terms -- Appendix B: Specifications and maintenance records.

A reference guide covering the many parts of a vehicle provides step-by-step instructions for automotive repair and maintenance, as well as a list of the ten most common problems.

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