Readers Digest Complete Car Care Manual

by Wade A. Hoyt (Editor), Paul Ahrens (Editor)

It is the aim of the Complete Car Care Manual to make car ownership as trouble-free and as economical as possible. A car that is well cared for will last longer and serve you better than a car that is neglected. Although the typical car lasts 10 years and 100,000 miles, you may get twice that mileage from your car by overmaintaining it that is by performing regular preventive maintenance jobs at intervals shorter than the carmaker recommend. The book is divided into four sections. The opening and closing pages deal with general money-saving advice. Chapter 2 and 3 illustrate the mechanical components of cars and explain how they work. Chapters 4 through 6 deal with the maintenance and repair of your car-this is the heart of the book and the seciton that will help you keep your car running better and longer. The glossary that begins on page 460 explains much of the technical jargon that mechanics use. Reader's Digest has produced this book with the full cooperation of the major auto manufacturers and importers. The editors, consultants, and contriutors have traveled to the automakers' training centers and test tracks in North America and abroad.

Genres: Reference

480 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1981

Reviews

[Shane Geminiano]

I want to read

[Travis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent introduction to car operation, maintenance, and repair. I read the first 1/3 of this book word-for-word and found the detailed descriptions of how everything from engine internals to drive train and suspension work fascinating, informative, and very educational. The remaining 2/3 of the book I skimmed as it covers maintenance items that I already understood or covered more advanced repair topics that I'm sure I will reference later.

The illustrations throughout the book are fantastic, clear, and well labeled. I have several upcoming repair items on my vehicle and I will definitely be referencing this book as a valuable addition to my Chilton repair manual.

[Courtney Coulson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this at an op shop and bought it as an historical curiousity, but it's actually still very useful, and relevant, and easy to understand. Great illustrations too. It was a great find.

[Alex Padilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent!!!