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Automobile Repair
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thumb|280x280px|Diagnosing the car issue
If you're trying to repair your automobile, then it's very likely that something is wrong in the first place!
The first step is diagnosing the problem. Once you figure out what's wrong, the next step is to remedy the problem. This may or may not involve replacing a part. The final step is putting everything back together.
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/Introduction/
/Before you buy/
Diagnosing the problem
Steps to take before beginning any auto repair task
Why a Wikibook? And a list of reliable resources
Routine Maintenance Tasks
/Tire pressure/
/Checking the oil level/
/Spark plugs/
/Oil change/
/Radiator flush and fill/
/Research/
/Transmission fluid change/
Battery Checking
/Brake fluid change/
/Optimizing Fuel Economy/
Understanding Modern Cars
Understanding warning light system
What you can expect to learn and fix
The tire system
The engine system
The ignition system
The starting system
The electrical system
The cooling system
The suspension system
The emissions system
The fuel system
The battery and charging systems
The brake system
The transmission
Wheel alignment
"Smart" car systems
Electrical and Hybrid Cars
thumb|350x350px|Aston Martin V12 Speedster-Walaun
Cars By Make
/Acura/
/AMC/
/Audi/
/BMW/
/Buick/
/Cadillac/
/Chevrolet/
/Chrysler/
/Citroen/
/Daihatsu/
/DeLorean/
/Dodge/
/Fiat/
/Ford/
/Geo/
/GMC/
/Honda/
/Hyundai/
/Jaguar/
/Jeep/
/Kia/
/Land Rover/
/Lexus/
/Lincoln/
/Mercedes-Benz/
/Mercury/
/Mini/
/Mitsubishi/
/Nissan/
/Oldsmobile/
/Opel/
/Plymouth/
/Pontiac/
/Porsche/
/Proton/
/Renault/
/Saab/
/Saturn/
/Scion/
/Subaru/
/Tesla/
/Toyota/
/Volkswagen/
/Volvo/
Repair jobs to do yourself
There are many jobs which you can do yourself and save money, including:
/Replacing the fan belt/
Replacing the alternator on a 99 Mercury Cougar
/Engine Additives/
/Jump start/
/Flat tire/
Maintenance and repair Automobiles
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