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Auto Repair for Dummies by Deanna Sclar (2019, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-101119543614
ISBN-139781119543619
eBay Product ID (ePID)9038761751
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleAuto Repair for Dummies
Number of Pages576 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
TopicAutomotive / Repair & Maintenance, Automotive / General, Automotive / Customizing
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation
AuthorDeanna Sclar
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.5 in
Item Weight25.6 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2018-955357
Dewey Edition21
Reviews"... covers a wide range of topics... provides a lot of educational content that explains the main principles of how cars work." (Simple Motors.co.uk, December 2010)
Dewey Decimal629.28
Table Of ContentIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting to Know Your Vehicle 9 CHAPTER 1: Things Every Driver Should Know 11 CHAPTER 2: Preventive Maintenance: A Monthly Under-the-Hood Check 31 CHAPTER 3: The Way to Your Car's Heart Is through Your Toolbox 49 CHAPTER 4: What Makes It Go? The Inner Secrets of Your Car Revealed! 69 Part 2: Powering Up with Air, Fuel, and Fire 83 CHAPTER 5: The Electrical System: Your Car's Spark of Life 85 CHAPTER 6: Keeping Your Electrical System in Tune 103 CHAPTER 7: The Traditional Fuel System: The Heart and Lungs of Your Car 129 CHAPTER 8: Keeping Your Fuel System in Tune 149 CHAPTER 9: Diesels For Dummies 165 CHAPTER 10: From Horses to Hybrids: Alternatively Powered Vehicles 185 Part 3: Staying Cool and In Control 197 CHAPTER 11: The Cooling System Up Close 199 CHAPTER 12: Keeping Your Car from Getting Heartburn 207 CHAPTER 13: Oil: Keeping Your Car Young and Happy 239 CHAPTER 14: It's the Brakes! 257 CHAPTER 15: Be a Buddy to Your Brakes and Bearings 271 Part 4: Smoothing the Ride: Steering and Suspension, Tires and Transmissions 299 CHAPTER 16: Steering and Suspension Systems Smooth the Way 301 CHAPTER 17: How to Keep Your Car from Getting Sore Feet: Tires, Alignment, and Balancing 317 CHAPTER 18: Take the Drive Train: Understanding and Maintaining Your Transmission without Losing Your Mind 343 Part 5: Staying Safe and Dealing with Emergencies 367 CHAPTER 19: Staying Safe on the Road 369 CHAPTER 20: Troubleshooting Leaks, Squeaks, Smells, and Strange Sensations 395 CHAPTER 21: What to Do If Your Car Drops Dead or Won't Start 407 CHAPTER 22: When All Else Fails: Finding and Dealing with a Good Mechanic 419 Part 6: Helping Your Vehicle Look Its Best 439 CHAPTER 23: Keeping Your Vehicle Clean and Beautiful 441 CHAPTER 24: Bodywork: Getting Rid of Dings, Dents, and Other Hard Knocks 463 Part 7: The Part of Tens 479 CHAPTER 25: The Ten Most Important Preventive Maintenance Measures 481 CHAPTER 26: Ten "Eco-Logical" Ways to Save Fuel 487 Appendix A: A Practical Glossary of Automotive Terms 495 Appendix B: Specifications and Maintenance Records 527 Index 535
SynopsisAuto Repair For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119543619) was previously published as Auto Repair For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9780764599026). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. 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 after each automotive system overview, making it much easier to find hands-on fix-it instructions. Author Deanna Sclar has updated systems and repair information throughout, eliminating discussions of carburetors and adding coverage of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles. She's also revised schedules for tune-ups and oil changes, included driving tips that can save on maintenance and repair costs, and added new advice on troubleshooting problems and determining when to call in a professional mechanic. For anyone who wants to save money on car repairs and maintenance, this book is the place to start. Deanna Sclar (Long Beach, CA), an acclaimed auto repair expert and consumer advocate, has contributed to the Los Angeles Times and has been interviewed on the Today show, NBC Nightly News, and other television programs.
LC Classification NumberTL152
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- 19 Oct, 2021
Most readers know that the title might be misleading to some. However, the book is chock-full of useful info.ll
Lots of useful information, especially for a beginner.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 04 Jun, 2020
Great basic understanding how everything works and basic maintenance you can do yourself.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 May, 2024
A good book
It is a good starter in learning to fix automobiles.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
