Auto Repair For Dummies (2nd Edition)

For anyone who wants to save money on car repairs and maintenance, this book is the place to start.

Auto Repair For Dummies (2nd Edition)

Deanna Sclar

John Wiley & sons, Inc.

2019

Abstract

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.

CONTENTS

Introduction

• Part 1: Getting to Know Your Vehicle

Chapter 1: Things Every Driver Should Know

Chapter 2: Preventive Maintenance: A Monthly Under-the-Hood Check

Chapter 3: The Way to Your Car’s Heart Is through Your Toolbox

Chapter 4: What Makes It Go? The Inner Secrets of Your Car Revealed!

• Part 2: Powering Up with Air, Fuel, and Fire

Chapter 5: The Electrical System: Your Car’s Spark of Life

Chapter 6: Keeping Your Electrical System in Tune

Chapter 7: The Traditional Fuel System: The Heart and Lungs of Your Car

Chapter 8: Keeping Your Fuel System in Tune

Chapter 9: Diesels For Dummies

Chapter 10: From Horses to Hybrids: Alternatively Powered Vehicles

• Part 3: Staying Cool and In Control

Chapter 11: The Cooling System Up Close

Chapter 12: Keeping Your Car from Getting Heartburn

Chapter 13: Oil: Keeping Your Car Young and Happy

Chapter 14: It’s the Brakes!

Chapter 15: Be a Buddy to Your Brakes and Bearings

• Part 4: Smoothing the Ride: Steering and Suspension, Tires and Transmissions

Chapter 16: Steering and Suspension Systems Smooth the Way

Chapter 17: How to Keep Your Car from Getting Sore Feet: Tires, Alignment, and Balancing

Chapter 18: Take the Drive Train: Understanding and Maintaining Your Transmission without Losing Your Mind

• Part 5: Staying Safe and Dealing with Emergencies

Chapter 19: Staying Safe on the Road

Chapter 20: Troubleshooting Leaks, Squeaks, Smells, and Strange Sensations

Chapter 21: What to Do If Your Car Drops Dead or Won’t Start

Chapter 22: When All Else Fails: Finding and Dealing with a Good Mechanic

• Part 6: Helping Your Vehicle Look Its Best

Chapter 23: Keeping Your Vehicle Clean and Beautiful

Chapter 24: Bodywork: Getting Rid of Dings, Dents, and Other Hard Knocks

• Part 7: The Part of Tens

Chapter 25: The Ten Most Important Preventive Maintenance Measures

Chapter 26: Ten “Eco-Logical” Ways to Save Fuel

Citation

Deanna Sclar, Auto Repair For Dummies (2nd Edition), John Wiley & sons, Inc., 2019

Collection

Bộ sưu tập Lĩnh vực Công nghệ ô tô

Related document

Auto Repair For Dummies (2nd Edition)	Creating autonomous vehicle systems	Understanding automotive electronics

QR code

Content