PART I: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE: Things every driver should know
Preventive maintenance: a monthly under-the-hood check
The way to your car's heart is through the toolbox
What makes it go? The inner secrets of your car revealed!
PART II: POWERING UP WITH AIR, FUEL, AND FIRE: The electrical system: your car's spark of life
Keeping your electrical system in tune
The traditional fuel systems: the heart and lungs of your car
Keeping your fuel system in tune
From horses to hybrids: alternatively powered vehicles
PART III: STAYING COOL AND IN CONTROL: The cooling system up close
Keeping your care from getting heartburn
Oil: keeping your car young and happy
Be a buddy to your brakes and bearings
PART IV: SMOOTHING THE RIDE: STEERING AND SUSPENSION, TIRES AND TRANSMISSIONS: Steering and suspension systems smooth the way
How to keep your car from getting sore feet: tires, alignment, and balancing
Take the drive train: understanding and maintaining your transmission without losing your mind
PART V: STAYING SAFE AND DEALING WITH EMERGENCIES: Staying safe on the road
Troubleshooting leaks, squeaks, smells, and strange sensations
What to do if your car drops dead or won't start
When all else fails: finding and dealing with a good mechanic
PART VI: HELPING YOUR VEHICLE LOOK ITS BEST: Keeping your vehicle clean and beautiful
Bodywork: getting rid of dings, dents, and other hard knocks
PART VII: THE PART OF TENS: The ten most important preventive maintenance measures
Ten "eco-logical" ways to save fuel
APPENDIX A: A practical glossary of automotive terms
APPENDIX B: Specifications and maintenance records.
