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Basic Car Care & Maintenance

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Basic Car Care:

ALLDATA Service Information Ad Preventive Maintenance -- Tips For Taking Better Care Of Your Car
Winterizing Tips
Car Care Tips for Hot Weather Driving
Recommended Service Intervals from the Car Care Council
What's a Tune-Up Today?
Don't Neglect the Spark Plugs
Why Spark Plugs Still Need To Be Replaced
Car Maintenance: Changing Fluids, Filters, Belts & Hoses
Serpentine Belts
Automatic Belt Tensioners
Bad Gasoline Can Cause Performance Problems
Fuel Saving Tips from the Car Care Council
Warning Lights (TEMP, OIL, ALT/GEN, BRAKES, ABS, AIR BAGS, etc.)
Auto Accidents: Mechanical Problems That Increase Your Risk
New Car Warranty Coverage: What Is Covered, What Is Not
Troubleshoot Odors Inside Your Car
Pollution Inside Your Car

Motor Oil & Engine Lubrication:

What Every Motorist Should Know About Motor Oil
Motor Oils & Lubricants
How Often Should You Change Your Oil?
How To Change Your Oil
Oil Filters
Certified Master Technicians Speak Out On Oil Change Intervals - June 2006
API Motor Oil Classifications
API Oil Rating Guide 2004 (PDF file - requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view).
Motor Oil Additives
Motor Oil Viscosity
Synthetic Motor Oil
Troubleshooting Low Oil Pressure
Oil Pump Diagnosis



Automotive Filters & Fluids:

Underhood Maintenance: Fluids, Filters, Belts & Hoses
Check Your Air Filter
Cabin Air Filters
Fuel Filters
Servicing Transmission, Oil & Air Filters
Automatic Transmission Fluid (types and applications)
Regular Fluid Flushes Good for Transmissions

More Car Care Resources:

Car Care Council
Free Car Care Guide Order Page




Car Care Guide

For your Windows PC desktop or laptop

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A Guide to Basic Car Care & Maintenance.
Carley's Car Care Guide has it all:
* A HUGE glossary of automotive terms from ABS to Winterizing
* Sections on virtually every major system in an automobile (see main menu)
* Basic maintenance such as fluid and filter changes, spark plugs, etc.
* Brakes (basic brake operation, diagnosis and pad replacement)
* Steering, alignment & suspension
* Engine lubrication
* Engine performance (fuel, ignition & emissions)
* Driveline (transmission, clutch & axles)
* Exhaust
* Cooling system (when to change the coolant and how)
* Air conditioning
* Battery, starting &charging systems
* Covers the basics of preventive maintenance (fluid & filter changes, replacing spark plugs, changing coolant, checking belts & hoses), plus many basic repair procedures including how to replace shocks, recharge a battery, test and replace an alternator, and much, much more.
* Answers all your questions about car care & repair
* A great resource for any do-it-yourselfer!


Sample Screens from the program:

engine repair screen . cooling system screen . engine performance screen
oil screen . fuel injection screen . tires & suspension screen

NOTE:The procedures in this program can be applied to most vehicles regardless of year, make or model.

Price: $19.95 for download version, add $3.99 for CD sent by First Class mail

How To Order Car Care Guide software:

Click Here if you wish to order Car Care Guide by mail (printable order form)


Click Button Below if you wish to buy Car Care Guide now and receive it as a DOWNLOAD file.
(The program will be sent to you as an email ZIP file attachment when we receive notice of your credit card payment ):

NOTE: Orders placed late at night or on holidays may not be processed until next business day.
Zip file sent to you as an email attachment to download ($19.95).


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CD sent to you by First Class mail ($23.94).



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