99 Things Women Wish They Knew Before™…Servicing Their Car

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#1: Cranking It Up
#2: Charging System Battery, No, It’s Not a Credit Card!
#3: Lube Me Up
#4: Dem Da Breaks
#5: Superwoman-like Steering System
#6: The Radiator; Like What I Have At Home?
#7: Electrical System; Thank God It Is Not Candle Powered
#8: Turn the Key and Away We Go!
#9: Fuel My Car
#10: Transmission
#11: Velocity, Joints & Oil…Oh My!
#12: Muffle That Noise
#13: Intake System—Now Breathe
#14: Tire Pressure, Check
#15: Toe Adjustment, Not the One on Your Foot
#16: I’ll Take My Change In Oil
#17: Transmission Service, What’s That?
#18: Radiator Flushes Aren’t Embarrassing
#19: Ask Questions
#20: Know Your Vehicle
#21: Timing Belt
#22: Air Filter
#23:Tune-ups
#24: Cabin Filters
#25: Stick to the Basics
#26: Can You Trust Your Mechanic?
#27: Follow the Owner’s Manual Guidelines
#28: Take Your Mechanic for a Ride
#29: Keep Track of Your Repairs
#30: Get It Done On-Time
#31: Be Proactive, and Not Re-Active
#32: Not for Just Men Only
#33: What NOT to Say to Your Mechanic
#34: Brake Fluid Flush
#35: Power Steering Flush
#36: Fuel Injector Cleaning
#37: Engine Treatments
#38: Oil Additives
#39: Coolant Additives
#40: Differential Oil Changes
#41: Fuel Filters Changes
#42: Constant-Velocity Axles
#43: Front-Wheeled Driven Vehicles
#44: What Is a Tire?
#45: Where Is the Tire Information Located?
#46: What Does the Tire Information Mean?
#47: How to Read the Vehicle’s Tires?
#48: Front-End Alignments
#49: How Much Did You Say the Part Costs?
#50: What Is a Part’s Warranty?
#51: Does the Shop Charge By-the-Hour or Book Rate?
#52: Does the Shop Charge for Shop Supplies or Disposal Fees?
#53: What Is a Repair Warranty?
#54: What Is the Standard Oil Weight Used by the Shop/Garage?
#55: Who is the Main Part Supplier for the Shop?
#56: How Are Scheduled Maintenance and Repairs Tracked?
#57: How Many Mechanics are ASE Certified in the Shop?
#58: How Do I Find ASE-Certified Technicians?
#59: What Do the Engine Codes Mean?
#60: What’s Shakin’?
#61: What Causes the Pulsating While Braking?
#62: Is That a Fresh-Baked Cookie I Smell?
#63: What Is the Difference between Semi-Metallic and Ceramic Brake Lining?
#64: What Makes the Squealing Sound When I Apply My Brakes?
#65: Brake Rotors, Brake Drums, Brake Pads, and Brake Shoes
#66: How Do I Know When the Brake Rotor or Drums Need Turning?
#67: My Tailpipe Is SMOKING
#68: Shocks vs. Struts, It’s a Tie
#69: Shocks and Struts, the Way Your Car ‘Walks’
#70: Windshield Wipers
#71: My Dashboard Looks Like a Christmas Tree, What Now
#72: Your Car Gets Thirsty Too
#73: Jumper Cables
#74: Small Tool Kit
#75: Quart of Oil
#76: Quart of Transmission Fluid
#77: Power Steering Fluid
#78: Brake Fluid
#79: An Emergency Drive or Serpentine Belt
#80: Electrical Tape
#81: Extra Fuses and Relays
#82: Battery Post Cleaner Brush
#83: Flash Light
#84: Gas Can
#85: Tow Company Numbers
#86: The Owner’s Manual
#87: Table of Contents
#88: Instruments and Controls
#89: Starting and Driving
#90: In Case of Emergency
#91: Vehicle Specifications
#92: Check & Maintain-Replace When Necessary
#93: Tires
#94: Keep Your Maintenance Service Appointments
#95: What Do I Need in My Trunk?
#96: What are Parts of the Ignition System?
#97: What are Parts of the Charging System?
#98: Where Is the Vehicle's Engine Size Found?
#99: What’s the Best Source of Information about My Vehicle?

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