Automobile Repair

If you're trying to repair your automobile, then it's very likely that something is wrong in the first place! The first step is diagnosing the problem. Once you figure out what's wrong, the next step is to remedy the problem. This may or may not involve replacing a part. The final step is putting everything back together.

Diagnosing the car issue

• Introduction
• Before you buy
• Diagnosing the problem
• Steps to take before beginning any auto repair task
• Why a Wikibook? And a list of reliable resources

Routine Maintenance Tasks

• Tire pressure
• Checking the oil level
• Spark plugs
• Oil change
• Radiator flush and fill
• Research
• Transmission fluid change
• Battery Checking
• Brake fluid change
• Optimizing Fuel Economy

Understanding Modern Cars

• Understanding warning light system
• What you can expect to learn and fix
• The tire system
• The engine system
• The ignition system
• The starting system
• The electrical system
• The cooling system
• The suspension system
• The emissions system
• The fuel system
• The battery and charging systems
• The brake system
• The transmission
• Wheel alignment
• "Smart" car systems
• Electrical and Hybrid Cars

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Cars By Make

• Acura
• AMC
• Audi
• BMW
• Buick
• Cadillac
• Chevrolet
• Chrysler
• Citroen
• Daihatsu
• DeLorean
• Dodge
• Fiat
• Ford
• Geo
• GMC
• Honda
• Hyundai
• Jaguar
• Jeep
• Kia
• Land Rover
• Lexus
• Lincoln
• Mercedes-Benz
• Mercury
• Mini
• Mitsubishi
• Nissan
• Oldsmobile
• Opel
• Plymouth
• Pontiac
• Porsche
• Proton
• Renault
• Saab
• Saturn
• Scion
• Subaru
• Tesla
• Toyota
• Volkswagen
• Volvo

Repair jobs to do yourself

There are many jobs which you can do yourself and save money, including:

• Replacing the fan belt
• Replacing the alternator on a 99 Mercury Cougar
• Engine Additives
• Jump start
• Flat tire