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Girls auto clinic glove box guide
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- ISBN: 9781501144110
- ISBN: 1501144111
- ISBN: 9781501144127
- ISBN: 150114412X
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xiv, 290 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm - Publisher: New York : Touchstone, [2017]
- Copyright: ©2014
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Pop quiz: check your auto care IQ -- Introduction -- Part I. Get to know your vehicle -- Changing your vehicular relationship status -- Must-know facts about your car -- Get to know your dash -- Your primary care technician -- High maintenance -- DIY #1: Under the hood -- DIY #2: Check and add windshield washer fluid -- Part II. Everything you need to know about how cars work -- Anatomy of a modern car -- The "three E's": engines, exhaust, emissions -- DIY #3: How to check and add oil -- DIY #4: How to check and add coolant -- Motion electric: the electrical systems and computers inside your car -- Transmission: an orderly transfer of power -- Brakes: the most important system in your car -- DIY #5: How to check brake fluid and power steering fluid -- Keep 'em rolling: tires and wheels -- DIY #6: How to check air pressure and tire tread -- DIY #7: How to change a tire -- Steering: navigating your chariot -- Suspension: giving you that smooth ride -- Heating and air conditioning: keeping it cozy -- Gas: the joys and pains -- Part III. Common roadside problems (and a mini buyer's guide) -- Buy, sell, ditch: how to avoid a clunker (or tell when your car has become one) and buy a car you can afford -- What to do in an emergency -- DIY #8: How to jump-start a car. |
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| Subject: | Automobiles Maintenance and repair Amateurs' manuals Women automobile drivers |
| Genre: | Handbooks and manuals. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | TL 152 .B36 2017 | 30775305529811 | General Collection | Available | - |
Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide
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Table of Contents
Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Pop Quiz: Test Your Auto Care IQ: Can you tell the difference between an auto myth and a car care fact? | p. vii | |
| Introduction: The story of my auto airhead past-and how I became a certified #shecanic | p. 1 | |
| Part I | Get to Know Your Vehicle | |
| Changing Your Vehicular Relationship Status: A fresh start for you and your car | p. 16 | |
| Must-Know Facts About Your Car: The essential 411 for your specific make, model, and year: a handy guide and write-in form | p. 19 | |
| Get to Know Your Dash: Decoding your instrument cluster and all those mysterious lights | p. 24 | |
| Your Primary Care Technician: The different types of auto shops and how to choose a mechanic that's right for you | p. 34 | |
| High Maintenance: Why maintenance isn't optional: a master schedule for car care | p. 53 | |
| DIY #1 | Under the Hood | p. 63 |
| DIY #2 | Check and Add Windshield Washer Fluid | p. 75 |
| Part II | Everything You Need to Know About How Cars Work | |
| Anatomy of a Modern Car: A simple overview of the four major systems in a modern car | p. 78 | |
| The "Three E's": Engines, Exhaust, Emissions: The engine, exhaust, and emissions systems-and oil and coolant, the engine's lifelines | p. 82 | |
| DIY #3 | How to Check and Add Oil | p. 109 |
| DIY #4 | How to Check and Add Coolant | p. 115 |
| Motion Electric: The Electrical Systems and Computers Inside Your Car: Batteries, alternators, starters, and onboard diagnostics-how they work, and how to keep them working for you; buying and maintaining electric cars and hybrids | p. 119 | |
| Transmission: An Orderly Transfer of Power: Rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, and more: understanding and maintaining your transmission system | p. 142 | |
| Brakes: The Most Important System in Your Car: The parts of your brake system, the magic of ABS, and diagnosing common brake issues | p. 156 | |
| DIY #5 | How to Check Brake Fluid and Power Steering Fluid | p. 172 |
| Keep 'Em Rolling: Tires and Wheels: All about psi, wheel alignments, and common wheel and tire problems | p. 174 | |
| DIY #6 | How to Check Air Pressure and Tire Tread | p. 191 |
| DIY #7 | How to Change a Tire | p. 197 |
| Steering: Navigating Your Chariot: Anatomy of the power steering system, common repairs, and signs of a power steering issue | p. 210 | |
| Suspension: Giving You That Smooth Ride: A piece of your car that goes bump in the night | p. 217 | |
| Heating and Air-Conditioning: Keeping It Cozy: Low maintenance, high cost: a brief look at climate control | p. 221 | |
| Gas: The Joys and Pains: Choosing your grade, and good habits at the pump | p. 234 | |
| Part III | Common Roadside Problems (and a Mini Buyer's Guide) | |
| Buy, Sell, Ditch: How to Avoid a Clunker (or Tell When Your Car Has Become One) and Buy a Car You Can Afford: How to buy a car you can afford to maintain, and where to buy it; buying used without fear; test-driving like a boss; understanding warranties; and when to say good-bye | p. 240 | |
| What to Do in an Emergency: Collisions, overheated engines, loss of brakes, flat tires, nonstarters, and must-have emergency tools and supplies | p. 274 | |
| DIY #8 | How to Jump-Start a Car | p. 283 |
| Graduation Time | p. 287 | |
| Acknowledgments | p. 288 | |
| DIY Index | p. 289 |
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