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Part
II: What Makes It Go?
This part begins with a simple overview of how a standard
internal combus¬tion engine works and how various systems
work together to get a vehicle started, keep it running, and
bring it to a stop. Subsequent chapters provide a closer look
at each system electrical, fuel, cooling, transmission, and
so on - on a part-by-part basis. You'll be relieved to know
that I explain every¬thing in everyday terms, with no
jargon, no unnecessary technical details, and lots of simple
illustrations. If alternatively fueled vehicles strike your
fancy, you'll find information on how diesel, electric, fuel
cell, hybrid, and other innovative engines work, and the advantages
and disadvantages of each kind.
Because the key to doing any job is to understand what you're
working on and how it functions, I strongly recommend that
you read the chapter in this part that deals with the system
you want to work on before you head for the chapter that tells
you how to do the specific job.
Part III: Keepinq Your Car in
Good Condition, System by System
Here, you can find out how to perform regular maintenance
on your vehicle: change the oil and coolant, do basic tune-ups,
check the tires, maintain the brakes, and more. By following
the detailed instructions in this part, you can keep your
vehicle running longer and more efficiently and lessen the
likelihood of major problems that could send it to "The
Great Used-Car Lot in the Sky."
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