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giganut

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Apr 24, 2006, 2:39:23 PM4/24/06
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Hi,
Could anyone point me to a good book / website where I can learn how to do
basic car repairs like changing break-pads, filters, timing belts etc - and
general car maintenance info ?

thanks,
-fj


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Apr 24, 2006, 3:21:13 PM4/24/06
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You might try searching places such as Amazon for standard automotive
technology textbooks.

Authors such as Stockel, Crouse, etc.

Maybe your local library has a copy or two - or you might ask the
automotive instructor at your nearest vocational center what he uses for
textbooks..

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five...@webtv.net

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Apr 24, 2006, 3:19:26 PM4/24/06
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the dealer for your car can fix you up, and the next best is a repair
manual, available
at auto supply stores, by; Chilton or - there's another one - the name
slips by me.

Chilton is ok.

mho
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scott...@gmail.com

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Apr 24, 2006, 3:31:50 PM4/24/06
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If you buy a really unreliable car you'll probably learn how to repair
cars pretty quickly. Look for a first year car with a lot of miles on
it.

tom&kel

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Apr 24, 2006, 4:54:35 PM4/24/06
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find someone (or buy one) with a older car from like the late 60's or 70's.
you'll get the basics then and work your way up to the more modern ones.
good luck
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Kevin

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Apr 24, 2006, 5:38:42 PM4/24/06
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Try E-bay. Search fro ISBN
1401848311
Automotive technology by Jack
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Kevin Mouton
Automotive Technology Instructor
"If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy"
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Elle

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Apr 24, 2006, 6:31:23 PM4/24/06
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If you have an older car, www.autozone.com has free online
repair manuals (which appear to be mostly Chilton's) for
many specific makes and models.

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« Paul »

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Apr 24, 2006, 7:21:33 PM4/24/06
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Are there any public libraries where you live?
They are a good source of books.

larry moe 'n curly

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Apr 24, 2006, 8:37:22 PM4/24/06
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giganut wrote:

Popular Mechanics magazine at your library (monthly car
maintenance/repair column) and www.popularmechanics.com.

Many libraries have online editions of AllData (not so good) and
Mitchell (good). Mitchell is also available in print form, which I
find a lot easier to use.

Websites dedicated to one brand or even model of car can be great.

no_name

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Apr 25, 2006, 5:10:39 PM4/25/06
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five...@webtv.net wrote:

> the dealer for your car can fix you up, and the next best is a repair
> manual, available
> at auto supply stores, by; Chilton or - there's another one - the name
> slips by me.

Haynes Manuals

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