Auto Upkeep: Basic Car Care, Maintenance, and Repair - Hardcover

Gray, Michael E.; Gray, Linda E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1627020063 ISBN 13: 9781627020060

Publisher: Rolling Hills Pub, 2012

Synopsis

From choosing an insurance policy to performing basic maintenance and repair, Auto Upkeep is the do-it-yourself automotive guide for the driver in you. Auto Upkeep helps keep you safe and your vehicle reliable by providing easy-to-follow information with detailed pictures and drawings. Discover how to choose a quality repair facility, buy a car, handle roadside emergencies, diagnose common problems, and communicate effectively with technicians – all while saving money. Book Chapters: 1. Introduction and How Cars Work; 2. Buying an Automobile; 3. Automotive Expenses; 4. Repair Facilities; 5. Safety Around the Automobile; 6. Basic Tools; 7. Auto Care and Cleaning; 8. Fluid Level Check; 9. Electrical System; 10. Lubrication System; 11. Fuel System; 12. Cooling System and Climate Control; 13. Ignition System; 14. Suspension, Steering, and Tires; 15. Braking System; 16. Drivetrain; 17. Exhaust and Emission System; 18. Alternative Fuels and Designs; 19. Automotive Accessories; 20. Common Problems and Roadside Emergencies. 200 Full Color Pages - Over 400 Photos and Illustrations

About this title

About the Author

About Mike Mike has roots in the automotive service industry. He began diagnosing and fixing cars at a young age in his family's service station. He has worked in automotive parts supply stores, towing companies, and service facilities.After graduating from St. Cloud State University (MN) with a Bachelor's degree, he implemented and taught a basic car care program at the high school level. During work on his Master's degree at Illinois State University (IL), he was a curriculum specialist on a National Science Foundation project where he co-authored ten integrated mathematics, science, and technology books designed for team teaching. Most recently he supervised over 60 teachers in Career and Technology Education.About Linda Linda was motivated to learn about cars early on by her desire to be self-reliant and save money. As basic maintenance and repairs were needed on her car she figured out how to do them. She could often be found working on her Pontiac Fiero and reupholstering automotive interiors at her family's upholstery shop.She found guidance from automotive manuals, her family, friends, and husband Mike. During her studies at the University of Redlands (CA), she worked with classmates to design, build, and test a hybrid electric vehicle. After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Linda worked as a Project Engineer for a bicycle component company. Linda's other interests include alternative energies, home renovation, graphic design, and writing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rolling Hills Pub
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1627020063
• ISBN 13: 9781627020060
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 200