Auto Repair For Dummies, Portable Edition (eBook)

Get the confidence and know-how you need to fix and maintainyour vehicle like a pro!

Want to handle basic auto repairs yourself? This easy-to-followguide gives you the nuts and bolts of diagnosing trouble andperforming simple maintenance and repairs on your vehicle. You'llexplore key systems and keep everything running in tiptopshape.
* Get to know your vehicle -- understand what you're lookingat when you check under the hood
* Keep your cool -- add and change coolant and change theoil
* Ensure a smooth ride -- buy new tires, care for tires, andchange tires
* Stay on top of your electrical system -- change sparkplugs, fuses, and the battery
* Be a buddy to your brakes -- check your brakes for wear;flush the system and change the fluid; adjust your parkingbrake
* Recognize the sounds of trouble -- suss out sounds,squeaks, rattles, vibrations, and more

Open the book and find:
* A step-by-step under-the-hood checklist
* How to jack up your vehicle safely
* How to check and change your own oil
* Eco-friendly tips for saving fuel
* Helpful illustrations that demonstrate repairs
* Whether it's time for a tune-up
* Tips on identifying common sounds, squeaks, and leaks

Learn to:
* Perform routine repairs and maintenance
* Troubleshoot problems and symptoms
* Save fuel and extend your car's life