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The Family Car
Learning Center |
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Understanding
Your Car
In this section, we will help
you understand how your car works. We assume that you
know nothing about how a car works and provide clear,
understandable explanations of the various systems that make
up the modern automobile.
Each Section will start with a
basic explanation of that system and how it works. We then
break the system down into its component parts and explain
each item and how it relates to the whole.
With this knowledge, you will
able to spot symptoms before they become serious. It
will help you know the type of repair you may need and help
you to better communicate with your repair shop and
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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
Here are some good books on Auto Mechanics
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