Auto Upkeep

by Gray, Michael E.

• ISBN13: 9780974079202
• ISBN10: 0974079200
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-07-01
• Publisher: Rolling Hills Pub

Summary

From choosing an insurance policy to performing basic maintenance and repair, Auto Upkeep presents car care information in an easy-to-follow format with detailed pictures and drawings. This book is ideal for any consumer who wants to learn more about the fundamentals of automobile ownership. An accompanying CD provides review questions and hands-on procedures to help the reader apply concepts from the text.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Automobile	1	(6)
Introduction	2	(1)
Objectives	2	(1)
Major Automotive Contributors	2	(1)
Automotive Milestones	3	(1)
Vehicle Identification	3	(2)
Engine Size and Configuration	5	(1)
The Future	6	(1)
Summary	6	(1)
Buying an Automobile	7	(6)
Introduction	8	(1)
Objectives	8	(1)
Purpose of Buying an Automobile	8	(1)
Buying Steps	9	(3)
Summary	12	(1)
Automotive Expenses	13	(5)
Introduction	14	(1)
Objectives	14	(1)
Purpose of Identifying Automotive Expenses	14	(1)
Car Payments	14	(1)
Insurance	14	(2)
Fuel Expenses	16	(1)
License and Registration	17	(1)
Maintenance and Repairs	17	(1)
Summary	17	(1)
Safety Around the Automobile	18	(6)
Introduction	19	(1)
Objectives	19	(1)
Laboratory Safety	19	(1)
Using Jacks and Jack Stands	20	(1)
Automotive Lifts	21	(1)
Lifting a Vehicle Safely	21	(2)
Fire Extinguishers	23	(1)
Summary	23	(1)
Auto Care	24	(6)
Introduction	25	(1)
Objectives	25	(1)
Automotive Finishes	25	(1)
Washing	26	(1)
Drying	27	(1)
Waxing	27	(1)
Cleaning the Inside	28	(1)
Summary	29	(1)
Fluid Level Check	30	(8)
Introduction	31	(1)
Objectives	31	(1)
Types of Fluids	31	(6)
Summary	37	(1)
Electrical System	38	(10)
Introduction	39	(1)
Objectives	39	(1)
Electrical Terms	39	(1)
Starting System	40	(2)
Charging System	42	(2)
Battery Performance Ratings	44	(1)
Fuses	45	(1)
Lights	46	(1)
Summary	47	(1)
Lubrication System	48	(6)
Introduction	49	(1)
Objectives	49	(1)
Purpose of Oil in the Lubricating System	49	(2)
Understanding Oil Ratings	51	(1)
Synthetic Oil	52	(1)
Oil Filters	53	(1)
Summary	53	(1)
Fuel System	54	(9)
Introduction	55	(1)
Objectives	55	(1)
Gasoline Properties	55	(1)
Diesel Properties	56	(1)
Purpose of the Fuel System	57	(1)
Parts of the Fuel System	57	(3)
Improving Fuel Economy	60	(2)
Fuel Prices	62	(1)
Summary	62	(1)
Cooling System	63	(8)
Introduction	64	(1)
Objectives	64	(1)
Purpose of the Cooling System	64	(1)
Cooling System Components	65	(3)
Coolant Properties	68	(1)
Coolant Flow	69	(1)
Summary	70	(1)
Ignition System	71	(6)
Introduction	72	(1)
Objectives	72	(1)
Purpose of the Ignition System	72	(1)
Generations of the Ignition System	73	(1)
Ignition System Components	74	(2)
Summary	76	(1)
Suspension and Steering System	77	(8)
Introduction	78	(1)
Objectives	78	(1)
Purpose of the Suspension System	78	(1)
Suspension System Components	78	(2)
Purpose of the Steering System	80	(1)
Steering System Components	80	(1)
Tires	81	(3)
Tire Wear Problems	84	(1)
Summary	84	(1)
Braking System	85	(6)
Introduction	86	(1)
Objectives	86	(1)
Purpose of the Braking System	86	(1)
Types of Brakes	87	(2)
Brake Fluid	89	(1)
Antilock Brakes	89	(1)
Emergency Brakes	89	(1)
Summary	90	(1)
Drivetrains	91	(6)
Introduction	92	(1)
Objectives	92	(1)
Purpose of the Drivetrain	92	(1)
Drivetrain Components	93	(2)
Drivetrain Systems	95	(1)
Summary	96	(1)
Exhaust and Emissions	97	(5)
Introduction	98	(1)
Objectives	98	(1)
Purpose of the Exhaust and Emission System	98	(1)
Exhaust Components	98	(2)
Emission Components	100	(2)
Summary	102