Car Care for Car Guys: Tips & Techniques Beyond Auto Maintenance 101

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Item # SA144  ISBN: 9781932494556




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There are two types of people who work on cars:

Those who have to and those who want to.

While there are plenty of guides for people who are working on their cars out of necessity, this book is not one of them. This book was written for the true enthusiast who WANTS to work on their vehicle because they enjoy it.

Car Care for Car Guys gives you the critical car care knowledge and advice that true gearheads possess, but could take years to acquire on your own.

Author Ralph Kalal tells you what you need to know before you get your hands dirty under the hood. After following him step by step through a selection of detailed how-to projects, you'll be ready to tackle almost any automotive maintenance task or repair.

While the other guides simply tell you how to repair something, this book goes into much greater depth, teaching the budding enthusiast not only about the steps required, but how the systems work, and why the repair is important.

This book is unique because of its detailed color photos that clearly illustrate the best tools and methods available to folks who enjoy maintaining their cars themselves, rather than having someone else do it for them.

The thinking man or woman's car care guide, this book is guaranteed to deliver the fundamental car care knowledge needed to allow anyone to work on their car, and have fun doing it.

Table of Contents

• Introduction: You Can Do It!
• What You Need: Tools, Supplies and Parts
• How to Lift Your Car—Safely
• Engine Lubrication: Selecting and Changing the Oil and Oil Filter
• The Modern Ignition System: Distributorless Ignition Systems, Selecting and Replacing Spark Plugs and Diagnosing Coil Faults
• Maintaining and Servicing the Air Intake System
• The Charging System: Maintaining, Diagnosing and Replacing the Battery and Alternator
• Cooling System Efficiency: Antifreeze, Radiator Hose Replacement and Diagnosis
• Serpentine and "V" Belts: Maintaining, Diagnosing and Replacing Drive Belts
• Electronic Engine Management: The Basics
• Diagnosis Using OBD-II Trouble Codes
• Maintaining and Servicing the Automatic Transmission
• Disc Brakes: Service and Replacement of Pads, Rotors and Calipers
• Selecting and Maintaining Tires

About the Author

Ralph Kalal is a car guy, and his father introduced him to "classic cars" before the phrase had meaning. His mother taught him how to pass a slow car fast and the importance of sympathy for tools. He lives in Middleton, Wisconsin.

Car Care for Car Guys: Tips & Techniques Beyond Auto Maintenance 101