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Car repair encyclopedia

Car repair encyclopedia
Learn how your car works and what goes into fixing it.
Auto care advice
Brakes
Drivetrain
Electrical and lights
Engine
Exhaust and emissions
Heating and air conditioning
Scheduled maintenance
Suspension and steering
Auto care advice Overview
Automotive Definitions and Acronyms
Can I Use Regular Gas When the Owner’s Manual Recommends Premium?
Car Fluid Leaks: What to Do
Do Fuel System Additives Really Work?
Electrical Issues After Replacing the Battery
How to Prepare for Changing Seasons
How to Replace Wiper Blades
How to Replace the Lights on Your Car
Recalls: What They Mean and What to Do
Tire Maintenance 101
Understanding Your Anti-Lock Brakes System
Understanding the Check Engine Light
Weak or No Heat? Could It Be the Heater Blower?
What Does the Smoke from My Tail Pipe Mean?
What Is Causing My Brakes to Vibrate?
What Is Engine Knocking?
What Is Engine Pinging?
What Is Wrong with My Air Conditioning?
What Is a Tune-Up?
When Do I Need New Shock Absorbers?
Why Are My Brakes Making Noise?
Why Don't I Have Any Heat?
Why Is My Engine Stalling After Replacing the Battery?
Why Won't My Windshield Washer Work?
Auto care advice overview

Are you having problems with your car? Or just want to better understand how it works? The series of articles in the Car Repair Encyclopedia will put your automotive education on the fast track, providing essential primers to common problems and key car components, complete with photos and illustrations. By improving your car knowledge, you’ll be able to better describe problems to your mechanic so you can make informed decisions about automotive repairs. Choose a topic from the menu above to begin browsing.
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