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Auto upkeep: basic car care, maintenance, and repair
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Rolling Hills Pub
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Language
English
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ISBN
9780974079219
9780974079264
9781627020015
097407926
9781627020022
9781627020060
9780974079264
9781627020015
097407926
9781627020022
9781627020060
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Table of Contents
From the Book - Regular Print - Second edition.
1. Introduction and how cars work -- Introduction -- Objectives -- Major automotive contributors -- Automotive milestones -- How cars work -- Engine identification -- Vehicle identification -- Common fuels and designs -- The future -- Summary -- 2. Buying an automobile -- Introduction -- Objectives -- Purpose of Buying -- Buying steps -- Summary -- 3. Automotive expenses -- Introduction -- Objectives -- Car payments -- Insurance -- Fuel expenses -- License and registration -- Maintenance and repairs -- Summary -- 4. Repair facilities -- Introduction -- Objectives -- Key characteristics of a quality repair facility -- Facility types -- Estimates and repair orders -- Warranty considerations -- Summary -- 5. Safety around the automobile -- Introduction -- Objectives -- Laboratory safety -- OSHA -- Safety equipment -- Fire extinguishers -- Automotive lifts -- Lifting a vehicle safely -- Using jacks and jack stands -- Safety around airbags -- Summary -- 6. Basic tools -- Introduction -- Objectives -- Common hand tools -- Lifting tools -- Tire tools -- Measuring tools -- Electric related tools -- Oil change and lube tools -- Cutting and grinding tools -- Inspection tools -- Cleaning supplies -- Specialty tools -- Vehicle service manuals -- Summary -- 7. Auto care and cleaning -- Introduction -- Objectives -- Automotive finishes -- Exterior care and cleaning -- Interior care and cleaning -- Engine compartment cleaning -- Finish repair -- Forgotten part lubrication -- Summary -- 8. Fluid level check -- Introduction -- Objectives -- Types of fluids -- Summary -- 9. Electrical system -- Introduction -- Objectives -- Electrical terms -- Battery -- Starting system -- Charging system -- Fuses -- Lights -- Computer -- Summary -- 10. Lubrication system -- Introduction -- Objectives -- Purpose of engine oil -- Understanding oil ratings -- Synthetic oil -- Oil filters -- Changing the oil and filter -- Summary -- 11. Fuel system -- Introduction -- Objectives -- Fuel system purpose -- Fuel system components -- Crude oil distillation -- Gasoline properties -- Diesel properties -- Refueling -- Improving fuel economy -- Cylinder deactivation -- Fuel prices -- Summary --
12. Cooling system and climate control
Introduction
Objectives
Cooling system purpose
Cooling system components
Coolant properties
Coolant flow
Heater core
Cabin air filter
Air conditioning
Summary
13. Ignition system
Introduction
Objectives
Ignition system purpose
Ignition system generations
Ignition system components
Summary
14. Suspension, steering, and tires
Introduction
Objectives
Suspension system purpose
Suspension components
Steering system purpose
Steering system components
Tire classifications
Tire care and maintenance
Summary
15. Braking system
Introduction
Objectives
Braking system purpose
Types of brakes
Braking system components
Brake fluid
Antilock brakes
Electronic stability control
Parking brakes
Summary
16. Drivetrain
Introduction
Objectives
Purpose of the drivetrain
Transmission fluid
Drivetrain components
Drivetrain systems
Summary
17. Exhaust and emission system
Introduction
Objectives
Exhaust and emission purpose
Exhaust components
Emission components
Emission testing
Summary
18. Alternative fuels and designs
Introduction
Objectives
Purpose of alternatives
Biodiesel vehicles
Flex-fuel E85 vehicles
Natural gas vehicles
Propane vehicles
Bi-fuel vehicles
Hybrid vehicles
Electric vehicles
Solar vehicles
Hydrogen powered vehicles
Technological issues
Summary
19. Automotive accessories
Introduction
Objectives
Interior accessories
Electronic accessories
Exterior accessories
Hauling and towing accessories
Summary
20. Common problems and roadside emergencies
Introduction
Objectives
Diagnosing problems
Common problems
Roadside emergencies
Summary
Appendix A. Online/workbook activities
Appendix B. Acronyms/abbreviations
Appendix C. Text features
Procedures
Q & As
Tech tips
Calculations
Trouble guides
Servicing
Web links
Career paths
Glossary
Index
Order information
Online/workbook information
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