Auto repair and maintenance for beginners
Book - 2023
Working on your vehicle can be intimidating with the complicated engines, sophisticated electrical systems and other high-tech components, but with this helpful guide by your side, you learn to fine-tune and identify common car problems and make your own repairs!
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Indianapolis, IN :
DK Publishing
2023.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Edition
- First American edition
- Item Description
- Includes index.
- Physical Description
- 288 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- ISBN
- 9780744076561
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. The Basics
- What Every Driver Should Know
- Types of Cars
- A Look Under the Hood
- Identifying Your Car's Fluids
- Finding a Good Mechanic
- Routine Maintenance Checks
- Ten Tips for Maintaining Your Car
- Chapter 2. Be Prepared
- What to Carry in Your Car
- Roadside and Emergency Safety
- Avoiding Lockout
- How to Safely Raise a Car
- How to Change a Tire
- How to Jump-Start a Battery
- How to Check and Change a Fuse
- Chapter 3. The Engine
- How the Engine Works
- Common Engine Problems
- How to Check and Add Engine Oil
- How to Change the Engine Oil
- How to Inspect and Change Accessory Belts
- Chapter 4. The Drivetrain
- How the Drivetrain Works
- Common Drivetrain Problems
- How to Check and Fill an Automatic Transmission
- How to Check and Fill a Manual Transmission
- How to Check and Maintain CV Joints and U-Joints
- Chapter 5. The Fuel System
- How the Fuel System Works
- Common Fuel System Problems
- How to Change the Fuel Filter
- How to Inspect and Replace the Air Filter
- How to Inspect and Replace the PC Waive
- Chapter 6. The Ignition System
- How the Ignition System Works
- Common Ignition System Problems
- Spark Plug Location
- How to Change the Spark Plugs
- How to Change Spark Plug Wires
- How to Test for Spark
- Chapter 7. The Cooling System
- How the Cooling System Works
- Common Cooling System Problems
- Locating Leaks
- How to Check and Add Coolant
- How to Flush and Fill the Cooling System
- How to: Replace a Hose
- Chapter 8. The Air Conditioning System
- How the A/C System Works
- Common A/C System Problems
- How to Check for Leaks
- How to Add Refrigerant
- How to Clean a Smelly A/C System
- Chapter 9. The Exhaust System
- How the Exhaust System Works
- Common Exhaust System Problems
- How to: Replace an Exhaust Gasket
- How to: Change an Oxygen Sensor
- Chapter 10. The Computer System
- What the Computer System Does
- Common Computer System Problems
- How to Check for Codes
- Chapter 11. The Electrical System
- How the Electrical System Works
- Common Electrical System Problems
- Troubleshooting the Starting System
- How to Replace a Taillight Bulb
- How to Replace a Headlight Bulb
- How to Check the Charging System
- How to Clean the Battery Terminals
- How to Change a Battery
- Chapter 12. The Braking System
- How the Braking System Works
- Common Braking System Problems
- How to Inspect the Brakes
- How to Change Brake Pads and Rotors
- How to Check and Fill Brake Fluid
- How to Bleed the Brake System
- Chapter 13. Steering and Suspension
- How the Steering and Suspension Systems Work
- Common Steering and Suspension Problems
- How to Check and Fill Power Steering Fluid
- How to Lubricate the Suspension System
- How to Inspect Shocks and Struts
- Chapter 14. Tires and Wheels
- Wheels 101
- Tires 101
- Choosing the Right Tires
- Common Tire Problems
- How to Check the Tire Pressure
- How to Add Air to a Tire
- How to Rotate Your Tires
- Chapter 15. The Exterior
- Common Exterior Problems
- Washing and Waxing Your Vehicle
- How to Wash a Car
- How to Wax a Car
- Paint Imperfections and Rust Problems
- How to Remove Scuffs in Paint
- How to Restore Headlight Lenses
- How to Inspect and Replace Wiper Blades
- How to Inspect and Repair Weather Stripping
- Appendixes
- Maintenance Schedules
- Terms to Know
- Index