Auto Repair For Dummies

by Deanna Sclar

Overview

The ultimate handbook for the machine nearly everyone relies upon but few understand, this guide demystifies the maze of mechanics under the hood of any car with simple maintenance tips and clear, comprehensive, and non-technical discussions of how cars work. 300+ illustrations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781119543701
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	01/07/2019
Series:	For Dummies Books
Sold by:	JOHN WILEY & SONS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	576
File size:	20 MB
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About the Author

Deanna Sclar is an acclaimed auto repair expert. She has appeared on hundreds of radio and TV shows, including NBC's Today show and the NBCNightly News. Sclar lectures internationally on the ecological impact of vehicles and is active in promoting residential solar energy programs. Sclar is also the author of Buying a Car For Dummies.

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Table of Contents

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

"... covers a wide range of topics... provides a lot of educational content that explains the main principles of how cars work." (Simple Motors.co.uk, December 2010)

From the Publisher

In this classic, Deanna Sclar does a wonderful job of explaining the how-to's of car repair so that anyone can figure it out. What impresses me most is that she makes no assumptions about what you already know–everything is clearly mapped out. The book starts by listing the tools you'll need as a home-mechanic, along with photos of the beasts, and brief descriptions of what they are usd for and what to look for when buying them. It goes goes on to clearly explain just how a car works to look for when buying them. It goes on to clearly explain just how a car works form bumper to bumper. Each chapter is devoted to a specific system of the car with an explanation of how it works and how to fix it when it doesn't. Best of all, Deanna includes tips and pointers alond the way to make the job go smoother and a glossary for all those parts and terms that you can never remember. Doing your own repairs can go a long way toward boosting your confidence and disproving the "helpless female" stereotype, as well as saving you time and money.
—FGP

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