The Everything Car Care Book: How to Maintain Your Car and Keep It Running Smoothly (Everything (Reference)) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Mike Florence (Author), Robert Blumer (Author)

Book Description

Series: Everything (Reference) | Publication Date: December 2002

You can do it yourself!

Are you sick and tired of watching the cost of car repair and maintenance continue to skyrocket? The Everything® Car Care Book, written by an experienced auto mechanic, is the perfect tool to help you get more miles out of your car—and save some money in the process.

From changing the oil to fixing a flat tire, The Everything® Car Care Book is an easy-to-follow guide for both maintaining and repairing your automobile. Whether you’re interested in basic upkeep, discerning the reason behind odd noises, or replacing an air filter, The Everything® Car Care Book is the perfect handbook for getting it done effectively—and easily—while saving money and working in your own garage.

Packed with dozens of useful illustrations, The Everything® Car Care Book provides step-by-step instruction on:

·Changing oil

·Avoiding ripoffs

·Maintaining the car to prevent problems

·Monitoring brake, power steering, and transmission fluids

·Replacing and adjusting headlights

·Troubleshooting major problems

·Understanding basic body repair and touch-ups

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About the Author

Mike Florence is a career mechanic with thirteen years of professional experience, and multiple certifications: Honor Graduate of Nashville Auto Diesel College, IMACA Mobile A/C Certified, and ASE Master Certified (Auto/Light Truck Technician). Mr. Florence has owned his own garage for five years. He lives in Flemingsburg, KY.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media Corporation (December 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580627323
• ISBN-13: 978-1580627320
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,437,645 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The Everything Car Care Book, June 29, 2004

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MATTHEW GADNIS (Fresno, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Everything Car Care Book: How to Maintain Your Car and Keep It Running Smoothly (Everything (Reference)) (Paperback)

On page 46 it states to check the tires when warmed up
to "normal" operating temperature.
Dunlop, Goodyear, my Chevrolet Owner's Manual all say to check the tires COLD.

On page 67 it states that synthetic oil has the same molecular structure as the regular stuff.
Synthetic oils are made by chemically combining, in a lab, lower-molecular-weight materials to produce a finished product with planned and predictable properties. Synthetics are custom designed products in which each phase of their molecular construction is programmed to produce an ideal lubricant.
Synthetics in general are far superior to their petroleum based counterparts and have a different molecular structure.

IF A CAR BOOK IS THAT FAR OFF ON TIRES AND OIL, WHAT'S IT WORTH?

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars too basic, March 2, 2004

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Davinder - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Everything Car Care Book: How to Maintain Your Car and Keep It Running Smoothly (Everything (Reference)) (Paperback)

this is good book for total dummies but too basic if u know a even little bit about cars. Not enough pictures either

11 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative with flair!, November 26, 2002

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Cole (South Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Everything Car Care Book: How to Maintain Your Car and Keep It Running Smoothly (Everything (Reference)) (Paperback)

Finally, a car book that is fun to ready and right on target. I suggest picking up two copies; one for the nightstand and one to keep in the car.

I found myself chuckling at the the experiences and examples the authors wrote about because I have had the similiar ones. Now, with this book, I have a definitive source to go to for answers!

I highly recommend this book!