Auto repair & maintenance
Stribling, Dave2015
Book
Cars continue to be more complicated and more costly to repair. Expert, Dave Stribling, gives readers the basic knowledge and a lot of know-how in "Idiot's Guides: Auto Repair and Maintenance." Dozens of step-by-step, full-color photos and illustrations make DIY car repairs and maintenance so much easier, regardless of make or model. And when a repair calls for an expert, this book gives readers the knowledge they need to avoid unnecessary repairs and cost."
Main title:
Auto repair & maintenance / by Dave Stribling.
Author:
Stribling, Dave, author
Imprint:
New York : Alpha, a member of the Penguin Group (USA) Inc., 2015.New York Alpha, a member of the Penguin Group (USA) Inc., 2015.©2015
Collation:
v, 282 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Machine generated contents note: ch. 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 -- ch. 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 -- ch. 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 -- ch. 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 -- ch. 5 The Fuel System -- How the Fuel System Works -- Common Fuel System Problems --Contents note continued: How to: Change the Fuel Filter -- How to: Inspect and Replace the Air Filter -- How to: Inspect and Replace the PC Waive -- ch. 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 -- ch. 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 -- ch. 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 -- ch. 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 -- ch. 10 The Computer System -- What the Computer System Does --Contents note continued: Common Computer System Problems -- How to: Check for Codes -- ch. 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 -- ch. 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 -- ch. 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 -- ch. 14 Tires and Wheels -- Wheels 101 -- Tires 101 -- Choosing the Right Tires --Contents note continued: Common Tire Problems -- How to: Check the Tire Pressure -- How to: Add Air to a Tire -- How to: Rotate Your Tires -- ch. 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.
ISBN:
9781615647620 (paperback)
Dewey class:
629.2872
LC class:
TL152
Language:
English
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BRN:
361467