By Ronald G Haefner
Shoppers often face 3 major demanding situations in terms of realizing their vehicles: the applied sciences underlying the car's significant platforms, the fundamentals of inspection and upkeep, and the monetary facets of possessing and working an car. during this up-to-date version, the automobile Care ebook, 4th variation explores those parts, utilizing the very most up-to-date car expertise to supply a correct, present context for studying. The e-book first breaks each one portion of the auto into structures and subsystems to aid the reader digest vital techniques. assurance then progresses to incorporate the typical instruments had to practice automobile upkeep and minor maintenance, in addition to construction a preventive upkeep application. Concluding with a bit on monetary concerns, from trading to assurance concerns to some great benefits of leasing, this source presents an intensive and finished evaluate of simple vehicle care.
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At the very least, you risk damage to expensive tires by driving on them while they are underinflated. At worst, you are risking your life. 2. Look for wet spots or puddles under or around the car. Puddles can spell trouble. They can be: • Engine oil (brownish, oily). • Automatic transmission fluid (reddish, oily). • Power steering fluid (reddish or light brownish, oily). • Engine coolant (green, red, blue, or other watery, sticky liquid). • Brake fluid (clear to brownish, smells like ether). • Gasoline (clear, strong smelling, also a fire hazard).
How much is one horsepower? 6. Name the six forms of energy. 7. Gasoline and diesel fuel are examples of which of the six forms of energy? 8. Describe external combustion. 9. Describe internal combustion. 10. How is the fuel delivered to the engine? 11. What produces power in the internal combustion engine? 12. What converts reciprocating motion into rotary motion in an engine? 13. Name the systems an engine needs to operate. 14. Which system reduces wear while removing heat? 15. Name the major components of the FWD drivetrain system.
Maintenance and minor repairs—under the hood. • Maintenance and minor repairs—under the car. • Tune-up and basic electrical work. • Diagnostics, advanced electrical, and fuel injection system work. • Major mechanical repairs. • Engine and transmission overhaul jobs. The last three items on this list—diagnostics and advanced electrical, major mechanical repairs, and overhaul jobs—are not for novices. You may want to get into this kind of work only if you find that cars hold a real fascination for you.
