How to repair your car

How to repair your car

Paul Brand, 1949-

Book - 2006

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Subjects
Automobiles > Maintenance and repair > Amateurs' manuals.
Published
St. Paul, MN : Motorbooks 2006.
Language
English
Main Author
Paul Brand, 1949- (-)
Item Description
At head of title: Motorbooks.
Physical Description
221 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm
ISBN
9780760322734
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1. Basics and Troubleshooting
  • How To Use This Book
  • The Icons
  • The Preflight Check
  • What You Need in a Home Shop
  • How To Find a Good Mechanic
  • How To Talk to Your Mechanic
  • Cost of Ownership Car
  • Ownership Costs
  • Leasing Basic Maintenance Schedule
  • Maintenance Schedule Chart
  • Project 1. Change Wiper Blades
  • Project 2. Fill Wiper Fluid
  • How To Jack Up Your Car
  • How To Wash Your Hands
  • Chapter 2. Fuel System Carburetors
  • Carburetor Drawbacks
  • Fuel Injection
  • Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
  • Engine Management System
  • Taking Care of the Fuel System
  • Fuel Filter Changes
  • Air Filter Changes
  • Choose the Proper Fuel Detonation and Pre-Ignition
  • Oxygenated Fuel
  • Dealing with Fuel in Cold Weather
  • Fuel System
  • Troubleshooting Chart
  • Fuel Projects
  • Project 3. Change Fuel Filter
  • Chapter 3. Engine Diesel
  • Engines Hybrids
  • Modern Combustion Technology
  • How To Check Your Coolant
  • How To Check Your Oil
  • Oil Change
  • Costs Synthetic Oils
  • Air Cleaner Changes
  • Dealing with Leaks
  • Coolant Leaks Engine
  • Troubleshooting
  • Chart Engine Projects
  • Project 4. Check Oil
  • Project 5. Change Oil and Filter
  • Project 6. Change Air Filter
  • Project 7. Change PCV Valve
  • Project 8. Replace Serpentine Belt
  • Chapter 4. Electrical System
  • The Battery
  • Battery Maintenance
  • Battery Terminology
  • Reserve Capacity (RC)
  • Why Do Automotive Batteries Fail?
  • Battery Maintenance Alternator and Charging System
  • Easy Test for Your Charging System
  • Starting System Dealing with a No-Start Engine
  • Quick Starting System
  • Test Using Booster Cables
  • How Do You Know If the Part Is Bad?
  • Let There Be Spark
  • The Heart of the Electrical System
  • Electronic Control Modules
  • What To Do When Things Short, Fizzle, and Die
  • The Fuses, Relays, and Connections (FRC)
  • Principle Electrical System
  • Troubleshooting
  • Chart Electrical System Projects
  • Project 9. Change Plug Wires and Plugs
  • Project 10. Replace Distributor Cap and Rotor
  • Project 11. Test Alternator
  • Project 12. Replace Alternator
  • Project 13. Replace Starter
  • Project 14. Clean Battery Posts
  • Project 15. Check Battery Electrolyte
  • Project 16. Replace Battery
  • Project 17. Test and Replace Fuses
  • Project 18. Replace Taillight Bulb
  • Project 19. Replace Taillight Lens
  • Project 20. Replace Headlight Bulb
  • Project 21. Replace Turn-Signal Bulb
  • Project 22. Replace Back-Up Light
  • Chapter 5. Cooling System
  • Cooling System Maintenance
  • Corrosion Drive Belt, Radiator, and Heater
  • Hose Care
  • Troubleshooting
  • Drive Belt, Radiator, and Heater
  • Hose Care Signs
  • Your Engine Is Overheating
  • Note on Radiator/Cooling System
  • Stop-Leak Products Cooling System
  • Troubleshooting
  • Chart Cooling System Projects
  • Project 23. Check/Fill Coolant
  • Project 24. Check Fluid Concentration
  • Project 25. Change Radiator Cap and Thermostat
  • Project 26. Replace Radiator Hose
  • Project 27. Replace Your Radiator
  • Project 28. Flush Cooling System
  • Project 29. Replace Water Pump
  • Project 30. Pressure Test System
  • Chapter 6. Drivetrain Transmission Shifting
  • Manual Transmissions
  • Automatic Transmissions
  • How Automatic Transmissions
  • Change Gears
  • Modern Automatic Transmission Technology
  • The Differential All-Wheel Drive

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