Popular Mechanics Complete Car Care Manual: Updated & Expanded PDF
Preview Popular Mechanics Complete Car Care Manual: Updated & Expanded
~m~·~ 'b ,., . , 1I!.",mB:""" 1 I \ \ \ \ MANUAL - - -- COMPLETE MANUAL Updated and Expanded Illustrations by LEONELLO CALVETTI, RON CARBONE , PAUL DIMARE, STEVE KARP, DON MANNES , RUSSELL J. VON SAUERS AND JEFF TRISH HEARST BOOKS A Division of Sterling Publishing Co. , Inc. NEW YORK COMPLETE CAR CARE MANUAL Updated & Expanded Copyright © 2003, 2005 by H earst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. The written instructions, illustrations, and photographs in this volume are intended for the personal use of the reader and ma y be reproduced for that purpose only. Any other use, especia lly commercial use, is forbidden under law without the wr itten permission of the copyright holder. Eve ry effort has been made to ensure that a ll the in fo rmation in this book is accurate. However, due to differing conditions, tools, and indi vidual skills, the publisher cannot be responsible for any injuries, losses, and/or other damages that ma y result frol11 the use of the information in this book. Produced by Bi shop Books 777 Westchester Avenue, Su ite 100 White Pla ins, New York 10604 The Library of Congress has cata loged the first hard- cover edition as follows: Popular mechanics complete car care manua l / Illustrations by Russel]. Von Sauers, Ron Carbone, and Don Mannes. p. cm. ISBN 1-588 16-260-5 1. Automob il es-Maintenance and repair- Amateurs' manuals. I. Popular mechanics. TL152.P625 2003 629.28'72-dc21 2003050841 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Published by H earst Books A Division of Ster ling Publishing Co., Inc. 387 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 Popular Mechanics is a trademark owned by Hearst Magazines Property, Inc., in USA, and H earst Communications, Inc., in Canada. Hearst Books is a trademark owned by Hearst Communications, Inc. www.popularmechanics.com For info rmati on about custom editions, specia l sa les, premium and corporate purchases, p lease contact Sterling Special Sa les Department at 800-805-5489 or specialsa Contents Maintenance Basics 2 Engine 88 Drivetrain 138 Electrical and Electronic Systems 158 Chassis 214 Interior and Exterior 254 Appendix 314 I '-- Foreword or almost 100 years, the editors of Popular Mechanics have made car care and maintenance a central component of the magazine . From the very beginning, we understood just how pas- Fsionate readers were about their cars, and just how far they would go to protect, repair, and maintain their beloved vehicles . How else to explain an executive trading in his workday suit for a pair of overalls and spending his Saturday afternoons hunkered down under the hood of his car? For some of our readers, saving money is no doubt a major motivation. But for most, working on their cars is a labor of love, pure and simple. That, and they want to make sure the repair is done right. The cars may have changed over the years, but the dedication of readers has been a constant. And Popular Mechanics has been a partner all the way, delivering the hands-on information car enthusiasts need to get the job done right. We understand that the key to any successful piece of advice is clarity. So we strive to make sure our instructions and our illustrations are legible and to the point. We hope yo u' ll find those quali- ties in evidence in the pages that follow. You'll find chapters on all the basic car components- engine, chassis, electrica l system, drive train, and interior/exterior-as well as an opening chapter on the essential maintenance information that every owner should know. Each project is labeled "easy," "modera te," or "d iffic ult " to allow you to make yo ur own decision as to whether you have the requisite expertise, not to mention the time and energy, to undertake a given procedure. So, whether you're breaking out the brand-new wrenches from your first tool set, or sliding under a car on your creeper for the umpteenth time, you'll find this book to be an indispensable reference source, packed with easy-to-fo llow, step-by-s tep instructions that take the mystery ou t of auto maintenance and save you money. And , should yo u decide that a given repair is a bit too tr icky for you, the book will arm yo u with the knowledge necessary to discuss the work intelligently with your professional mechanic. Our goal is a simple one: We want to provide you with the information yo u need to keep that treasured car of yours in peak condition regardless of its make, model, or age . We know how much yo u love yo ur car and how dedicated you are to maintaining it. We're hoping our book provides you with a way to put that dedication into action . THE EDITORS Popular Mechanics 1 2
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