Auto Upkeep: Basic Car Care, Maintenance, and Repair (Hardcover)

From choosing an insurance policy to performing basic maintenance and repair, Auto Upkeep presents the information you need to know in an easy-to-follow format with hundreds of detailed pictures and drawings. This straightforward consumer guide will help keep you safe and save you thousands of dollars. Now in its completely updated second edition, Auto Upkeep also includes new chapters with information on basic tools, repair facilities, roadside emergencies, and hybrid vehicles. Chapter 1 - Introduction and How Cars Work Chapter 2 - Buying an AutomobileChapter 3 - Automotive ExpensesChapter 4 - Repair FacilitiesChapter 5 - Safety Around the AutomobileChapter 6 - Basic ToolsChapter 7 - Auto Care and CleaningChapter 8 - Fluid Level CheckChapter 9 - Electrical SystemChapter 10 - Lubrication SystemChapter 11 - Fuel SystemChapter 12 - Cooling System and Climate ControlChapter 13 - Ignition SystemChapter 14 - Suspension, Steering, and TiresChapter 15 - Braking SystemChapter 16 - DrivetrainChapter 17 - Exhaust and Emission SystemChapter 18 - Alternative Fuels and DesignsChapter 19 - Automotive AccessoriesChapter 20 - Common Problems and Roadside Emergencies