Car Care Manual

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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 Copyri ght © 2003, 2005 by Hearst Co mmunications, Inc. All rights reserve d. The written instructions, illustrations, and photographs in this volume are intended for the personal use of the reader and may be reproduced for that purpose only. Any other us e, especia ll y commercial use, is forbidden under l aw without the written permission of the copyright holder. Every effort has been made to ensure that a ll the in fo rmation in this book is accurate. Howev er, du e to differing cond itions, too ls, and individual skill s, the publisher cannot be responsible for any injuries, losses, and/or other damag es th at may result frol11 the use of th e information in this book. Produc ed by Bi shop Books 777 Westchester Avenue, Su ite 100 Whit e Pl a in s, New York 10604 Th e Library of Congress has cataloged the first h ar d- cover edition as follows: Popular mechanics complete car care manua l / Illu strat ions by Russel]. Von Sauers, Ron Car bone, and Don Mann es. p. c m. IS BN 1-588 16-260 -5 1. Automob il es-Maintenance and repair- Amateurs' manuals. I. Popular mechanics. TL152.P625 2003 629.28'72-d c21 2003050841 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Published by Hearst Books A Division of Ster lin g Publishing Co., Inc. 387 Park Ave nue South, New York, NY 10016 Popul ar Mechanics is a tradema rk owned by Hearst Magazines Propert y, Inc., in USA, and H ea rst Comm unications, Inc., in Canada. Hearst Books is a trademark owned by Hear st Communications, In c. www.po pularm echanics.com For in fo rmati on about custom edition s, special sa les, pr emium and co rp orate purchases, please co nt act Sterling Special Sa l es Department at 800-805-5489 or specialsales @s terlingpub.com. Di stributed in Canada by Sterling Publishing G/o Canadian Manda Group, 165 Dufferin Street To ront o, Ontario, Canada M6K 3 H6 Di stribut ed in Austra li a by Cap ricorn Link (A ustrali a) Pt y. Ltd. P.O. Bo x 704 , Windsor, N SW 2756 Austra li a Manufactured in China ISBN 1-58816-439-X

I '-- Contents Maintenance Basics 2 Engine 88 Drivetrain 138 Electrical and Electronic Systems 158 Chassis 214 Interior and Exterior 254 Appendix 314

Foreword F or almost 100 years, the editors of Popular Mechanics have mad e car care and maintenance a central component of th e magazine. From the very beginning, we understood just how pas- sionate readers were abou t their cars, and ju st h ow far they would go to protect, repair, and maintain th eir beloved ve hicl es . How else to explain an executi ve trading in his workday suit for a pair of overa ll s 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 th eir cars is a labor of love, pur e and simple. Th at, and they want to make sure the repair is don e right. Th e cars may have changed over the years, but the dedication of readers has bee n a constant. And Popular Mechanics has been a partner all the way, de liv ering the hands-on infor mation car enthu siasts nee d to ge t the job done right. We understand that the key to any successful piece of adv ic e is clarity. So we strive to make sure our instructions and our illustrations are legible and to the point . We hop e you' ll find those quali- ti es in evidence in the pages th at follow. You'll find chapters on a ll the basic car component s- engine, chassis, elec trical system, dri ve train, and interior/exterio r-a s we ll as an opening chapter on the essential maintenance informa tion th at every owner should know. Each project is labeled "easy," "moderate," or "d i ffic ult" to allow you to make your own decision as to whether you have the requisite expertise, not to mention the time and energy, to under tak e a giv en procedure. So, whether yo u'r e breaking out the br an d-n ew wrenches from yo ur fi rst tool se t, or sliding under a car on your creeper for the umpt ee nth time, you' ll find this book to be an indispensable reference source, packed with easy-to-fo ll ow, step-by-step instructions that take the mys tery out of auto maintenance and save you money. And, should you decide that a given repair is a bit too tricky for you, the book will arm you with the knowledge necessary to discuss the work intelligently with your professional mechanic. Our goal is a simple one: We wa nt to provide you with the infor mation you need to keep that treasured car of yours in peak condition regardless of its make, model, or age . We know how much you love your car an d h ow dedicated you are to maintaining it. We're hoping our bo ok provides you with a way to put that dedication into action. THE ED ITORS Popular Mechanics 1

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