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xxiii, 450 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Includes index
Part 1: Getting to know your vehicle -- Introducing essential skills for every driver -- Conducting preventive maintenance -- Stocking the modern toolbox -- From start to roar: how your car springs to life -- Part 2: Powering up with air, fuel, and fire -- The electrical system: your car's digital nerve center -- Tuning your electricalsystem -- Re-imagining fuel systems -- Maintaining your fuel system -- Exhaust and emissions: cleaning up after the combustion party -- Driving into the future: a deep dive into EVs and hybrids -- Delving into diesels -- Part 3: Staying cool and in control -- Inside the cooling system: how heat moves and parts work -- Cool under pressure: real-world maintenance and troubleshooting -- Liquid gold: the lifeblood of your engine -- Brake check: how stopping power has evolved -- Stop and roll: keeping brakes and bearings in check -- Part 4: Smoothing the ride: steering, tires, and transmissions -- Steering and suspension systems smooth the way -- Smooth moves: tires, balance,and alignment -- Shift happens: transmissions and drivetrains -- Part 5: Handling car crises and choosing help -- Staying calm in emergencies -- Decoding leaks, squeaks, and strange sensations -- What todo if your car drops dead or won't start -- Picking the right mechanic -- Part 6: The part of tens -- Ten car care habits that save youmoney -- Ten ways to save fuel and energy -- Appendix: Monthly maintenance checklist
A reference guide covering the many parts of a vehicle provides step-by-step instructions for automotive repair and maintenance, as well as a list of ten important preventive maintenance measures and ten ways to save fuel
"Learning made easy"--Cover