How to Keep Your Vehicle Running Like a Dream: For Anyone with Wheels... Basic/Simple

Copyright © 2012 by J. A. Palafox.

ISBN:          Ebook                                      978-1-4691-5305-6

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Contents

Special Thanks

Foreword

Safety/Disclaimer

Introduction

Awareness

How To Make A Preventative

Program Work For You

Purchasing Parts

For the New Car Owner

For The Used Car Owner

For New and Used Vehicles

Reduce The Cost of Repairs

Oil Change

Cooling System

Engine Belts

Radiator Hoses

Vacuum Hoses

Batteries

Air and Crankcase Filters

Transmission Service

Front and Rear End Suspension

Brake System

Tires

Windshield Wiper Blades

Power-Steering System

Differential

Wheel Bearings

Engine Tune-Up

Positive Crankcase Ventilation

Fuel Filter

Air Conditioning

Timing Belt

Conclusion

Special Notes

EASY TIPS TO SAVE MONEY:

•   Protect your investment

•   Reduce the cost of repair

•   Improve your gas mileage

•   Maximize your warranty

Special Thanks

Thinking back on how you raised three boys through hard times, I found myself thinking of you, Mom, while writing this book. For it was your technique of coupon cutting and sale hunting that inspired me to show my own way of sparing some expenses. Having witnessed numerous unexpected and (inevitably) costly auto repairs arise over the years, I decided to pool the knowledge I acquired through technical training and share my own techniques for preventing them with others.

Remembering all your strength and determination, I dedicate this in memory of you.

Foreword

Today’s vehicles are advancing technologically everyday, while bringing us the best in luxury and modern convenience, as well as improving fuel economy. Keeping an automobile as fuel efficient as possible is ultimately up to its owner. Written in this booklet are basic preventive maintenance routines that help the automobile owner receive the best performance possible. An automobile that is regularly maintained will perform to its maximum efficiency.

A safe automobile is one that will perform well, which protects the driver as well as others. By keeping your automobile running well, you also benefit by saving on repairs as well as maintaining it’s resale value. Basic automobile knowledge will help you realize the benefits of a properly maintained vehicle.

Keeping your vehicle well maintained will also help your auto mechanic expediently repair your vehicle, giving you savings in repair costs.

Safety/Disclaimer

• The contents of this manual are intended strictly to be used in communicating with a certified automobile technician in order to maintain the integrity of a personal automobile, and not as a guide to perform maintenance procedures and/or repairs on same.

• Although many