Table of Contents |
PART A
DRIVING AND GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Don't Skip This |
ix |
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Anatomy |
xiii |
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Why you should read this book |
xv |
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1. |
Don't let this innocent tire fool you |
17 |
2. |
Are you really saving fuel by turning it off? |
27 |
3. |
Speed kills |
33 |
4. |
The 007 effect |
41 |
5. |
Do It Yourself |
45 |
6. |
I can drive can you? |
53 |
7. |
Half Education |
59 |
8. |
Don't emulate local commercial vehicles |
65 |
9. |
Motor. Jam. Police. |
69 |
10. |
The longer route is often the better route |
75 |
11. |
Watch that load! |
79 |
12. |
Showing off comes at a cost |
83 |
13. |
Riddle of the century |
91 |
14. |
Tom Cruise |
95 |
15. |
The Perfect Vehicle? |
99 |
16. |
Carol Ponzi: The ultimate in fuel economy? |
107 |
17. |
Aim low!!! |
113 |
18. |
Shine your eyes |
117 |
19. |
Aim High!!! |
127 |
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PART B
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR FUEL |
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20. |
The great spark |
139 |
21. |
Clogged Injectors |
147 |
22. |
Effects of operating templature on fuel economy |
157 |
23. |
Open and close |
167 |
24. |
Bull's Eye!!! |
173 |
25. |
Engine Control |
179 |
26. |
Dirty Air Cleaner |
185 |
27. |
The Unknown Soldier |
191 |
28. |
Oil |
201 |
29. |
Worn Piston Rings |
203 |
30. |
Binding Brakes |
213 |
31. |
Now, let's get serious |
217 |
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PART C
OWNERS GUIDE TO AUTOMOBILE ENGINE |
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From Bicycle To Crankshaft |
233 |
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Valve Design 101 |
252 |
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Ignition Systems 101 |
270 |
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Fuel Systems 101 |
292 |
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What they do |
307 |
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Knowledge is useless unless it is applied |
310 |
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Tips on buying a used vehicle |
312 |
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Acknolodgement |
322 |
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References |
324 |
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Index |
325 |