I have never been one of those people who believe that a “little knowledge can be a dangerous thing”… quite the opposite, I believe that everyone should know a bit about the car they are driving. Below is a list of useful car information on your car’s workings, from The Family Car Web Magazine:
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Engine: Including Block, Heads, Pistons & Valves
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Cooling System: Including Radiator, Thermostat, Water Pump, Heater & Hoses
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Charging System: Including Alternator, Regulator & Battery
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Ignition System: Includes Spark Plugs, Distributor, Ignition Wires & Coil
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Automatic Transmissions: Understand the concepts behind what goes on inside these technological marvels and what goes into repairing them when they fail.
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Brakes: Including Disk & Drum Brakes, Master Cylinder, Power Booster & Anti-lock Brakes
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Wheel Alignment: With explanations of Caster, Camber, Toe-in along with other angles that are important to know about.
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Hybrid Power Systems: A detailed look at these new propulsion systems to determine how they are able to get exceptional fuel economy and equally impressive control over tailpipe emissions.
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Dashboard Gauges: A look at the gauges on your instrument panel and how to read them.
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Air Conditioner: Including Compressor, Condenser, Evaporator & Receiver Dryer
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Electrical Systems: Excellent courses on Electrical Fundamentals, Circuits, Controls and Electronics
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Fuel System: Includes Carburetor, Fuel Injection, Fuel Pump & Fuel Filter
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Emissions System: Including Catalytic converter, Air Pump, Oxygen Sensor, Computer & PCV Valve
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Battery: A look at how they work and what can go wrong with them.
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Starting System: Including the Battery, Starter, Ignition Switch & Neutral Safety Switch.
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On Board Diagnostics: How Today’s Cars Diagnose Themselves
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The Timing Belt: What They Do, What Happens when they Fail
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My car won’t start, what should I do? Common no-start problems and what to do about them
by Patrick James
