Auto Repair for Dummies (For Dummies Series)
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...
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Most of us don’t know the first thing about the machines we’re licensed to drive – and this can turn a ticket to freedom into a ticket to trouble. If you’re like most people, you probably tend to drive around until something goes wrong with the car. You then incur the expense of replacing worn and burnt-out parts (or the entire engine) when low-cost, regular maintenance could have kept your wheels turning for a long time. Auto Repair For Dummies is indispensable for anyone who is tired of nodding and smiling at the incomprehensible mutterings of your mechanic, only to end up shelling out money for repairs that you neither fully understand nor always need. This easy-to-understand guide is also for you if you Don't have the vaguest idea of how a car works. Can't identify anything you see under the hood of your vehicle. Are tired of other people assuming (especially if you’re a teenager or a woman) that you aren’t capable of handling repairs yourself. Don't want to feel helpless in an emergency. Are tired of being ripped off because of your own ignorance. This book shows you how your car works; what it needs in the way of tender loving care; and how to keep from being overcharged if you need to entrust repairs to someone else. Auto Repair For Dummies also gives you the scoop on these topics and more: What makes your vehicle go (and how and why) A program of "preventive medicine" to avoid trouble Shopping for tools and knowing how to use them Diesel engines and alternatively powered cars How to keep your car looking its best Dealing with on-roademergencies Checking your tires, alignment, and steering By handling the simple maintenance and tune-ups and being able to diagnose trouble and perform the less complex repairs yourself, you’ll save some serious money. Once you break the ice (or crack open the hood), the heady sense of power will carry you through basic car repair and maintenance with confidence and ease. FGP - WomanSource Catalog & Review: Tools for Connecting the Community for Women 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.
Introduction 1Part 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 Back of Book
\ WomanSource Catalog & Review: Tools for Connecting the Community for WomenIn 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\ \
