iCARumba’s Car Care Encyclopedia


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Car Care Encyclopedia

Look up maintenance recommendations, learn how your car’s major systems work and more with this complete car care reference manual. Adapted from Chilton’s Easy Car Care.

Routine car care

Vehicle maintenance
Fuels and lubricants
Tune-up procedures
Dash gauges
Interior care
Body care
Lights, fuses and flashers
Windshield wipers and washers
Jump starting and charging

Safety

Safety systems and safety check
How to deal with car emergencies

Ownership and driving

Buying and owning a vehicle
Ways to save fuel
Trailer towing

Major vehicle systems

Electrical system
Ignition system
Starting and charging system
Engine
Fuel systems
Brakes
Cooling system
Automatic transmission and transaxle
Clutch and manual transmission/transaxle
Driveshafts and drive axles
Suspension and steering
Tires
Wheels
Air conditioning

Accessory systems

Anti-theft Systems
Radios, cassettes and CD players