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Auto 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.
Autorentext
Deanna Sclar is an acclaimed auto repair expert. She has appeared on hundreds of radio and TV shows, including NBC's Today show and the NBCNightly News. Sclar lectures internationally on the ecological impact of vehicles and is active in promoting residential solar energy programs. Sclar is also the author of Buying a Car For Dummies.
Klappentext
Save fuel and extend your car's life Get the skills to maintain your car like a pro! Want to handle basic auto repairs yourself? This easy-to-follow guide gives you the nuts and bolts of diagnosing trouble and performing maintenance and repairs on your vehicle. You'll explore each system and keep everything running in tiptop shape, including how to change coolant and oil, repair leaks, and check breaks. Along with learning about rollover protection, you will also discover how to utilize stability control. Plus, you'll see how to go green on the roadfrom recycling oil to choosing alternatively fueled vehicles. Inside...
Zusammenfassung
Auto 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.
Inhalt
Introduction 1
About This Book 1
How I Became Intimately Involved with My Car, and Why You Should Too 2
Conventions Used in This Book 3
How I Picture You 4
How This Book Is Organized 5
Icons Used in This Book 7
Where to Go from Here 8
Beyond the Book 8
Part 1: Getting to Know Your Vehicle 9
Chapter 1: Things Every Driver Should Know 11
Before You Tackle Any Job 12
How to Fill 'Er Up Yourself 16
How to Open the Hood 17
How to Take Anything Apart and Get It Back Together Again 18
How to Use a Jack Safely 20
How to Change a Tire 23
How to Get In When You're Locked Out 28
Chapter 2: Preventive Maintenance: A Monthly Under-the-Hood Check 31
Getting Your Bearings under the Hood 32
Check the Air Filter 33
Check the Accessory Belts 34
Check the Battery 35
Check the Coolant 38
Check the Hoses 40
Check the Dipsticks 40
Check the Brake Fluid 44
Check the Wiring 46
Check the Windshield Washer Fluid 46
Check and Replace Windshield Wipers 46
Check the Tires 47
Drive and Enjoy! 47
Chapter 3: The Way to Your Car's Heart Is through Your Toolbox 49
Shopping for Tools 50
Screwdrivers 50
Screwholders 52
Wrenches 53
Pliers 57
Gauges 59
Work Lights 61
Jacks 62
Jack Stands 63
Creepers 63
Fire Extinguishers 64
Funnels 64
More Things to Carry in Your Vehicle 65
Chapter 4: What Makes It Go? The Inner Secrets of Your Car Revealed! 69
Keeping Your Owner's Manual Handy 70
Introducing the Engine Control Unit (ECU) 72
What Makes Your Vehicle Start? 72
What Makes Your Vehicle Run? 77
What Makes Your Vehicle Stop? 80
Part 2: Powering Up with Air, Fuel, and Fire 83
Chapter 5: The Electrical System: Your Car's Spark of Life 85
Introducing the Engine Control Unit (ECU) 85
The Starting System 87
The Charging System 90
The Ignition System 92
Warning Lights and Malfunction Indicator Lights (MIL) 100
Other Electrical Gadgets 101
Chapter 6: Keeping Your Electrical System in Tune 103
Determining Whether Your Vehicle Needs a Tune-up 104
Changing Your Spark Plugs 105
Replacing a Battery 118
Changing Fuses 121
Dealing with Headlights and Directional Signals 123
Chapter 7: The Traditional Fuel System: The Heart and Lungs of Your Car 129
Basic Fuel System Components 130
Following Fuel through the Fuel Injectors 134
The Engine Block: Where the Fuel System and Ignition System Meet 139
Supercharging with Turbochargers 144
The Exhaust System 145
Chapter 8: Keeping Your Fuel System in Tune 149
Maintaining Your Air Filter 150
Replacing a Fuel Filter 153
Servicing the PCV Valve 156
Troubleshooting Catalytic Converters 159
Checking the Compression in the Cylinders 160
What to Do When All Else Fails 163
Chapter 9: Diesels For Dummies 165
Clean Diesels: Nontoxic Newcomers 165
The Pros and Cons of Diesels 167
What Makes It Go? 168
The Fuel System 171
The Electrical System 175
The Emissions System 176
Caring for Your Diesel 177
Getting Started on a Frosty Morning 182 <p&...