mechanic's books

[frederick213]

does anyone know of any books that could get me started in learning car mechanics?

[bluevp00]

Auto Repair for Dummies

or better yet check out Howstuffworks.com it has some good info on automotive mechanics.

[importloverh22]

If you want some books to learn about the basics of engines I recomend hitting up your library or used bookstore. I'm pretty new to engine mechanics and picked up a book from a used book store. It's called "Automotive Encyclopedia" and looks to be an old college mechanics book, 690 pages, 10 bucks, copyright 1981. I know its pretty old, but it teaches me the basics of engines. After I get done reading this one, I want to get a newer engine book to learn the newer technologys they put into the marvels of our modern cars. Hope this helps.

[Dyno247365]

AF



what the f*** it said my reply was too short.

[frederick213]

alrighty, thanks for the suggestions. right now i'm reading "clueless about cars", so after i get through that i'll definately go out and borrow or buy auto repair for dummies. i might even try to see if i can find any of those old college books. and if anyone else has anything they'd like to add, that'd be cool

[curtis73]

Usually there is a book available like Basic Engine Repair, or Engine Tune Up.

I started from a book that came with a timing light/dwell meter set. It listed all the tune-up specs for every car at the time and also went into detail about how the systems worked.

In fact, if you buy a Haynes or Chilton's manual for your current car, they always include a generic section on how to do the basics.

[Dyno247365]

I meant what I said, start working on a car and use the specific forums, make some friends and you'll learn a lot...it's free, unless your internet is getting cut off.

[frederick213]

can't really get working on a car yet saying that i don't have one yet. only 15 and don't have my permit yet =\. but hopefully my parents can get me a used 04 or 05 mitsubishi eclipse some time next year. til then, i'm trying to get all the knowledge i can so i can maybe fix anything wrong with it, be able to install a body kit, maybe upgrade the engine, etc. but after looking in amazon, i found a 2000 version of Automotive Encyclopedia, and this other book called Automotive Technology.

[Dyno247365]

I don't mean to go offtopic, but why again do you want a bodykit? They're heavy and expensive, and people might even laugh at you. You should learn more about how cars work first before you learn how to take one apart.

I suggest you start following a racing series, since they're fun to watch so it's easier to get into learning.

[cartoon14]

never too soon to start. If you want to lean basics pick a mark you like and a model and get a Chilton or Hanes manual for the year and model it will break everything down to the nitty gritty by the way this box were typing into late hours of the evening can be a very helpful tool. Dont be afraid to get your hands dirty and start to collect tools now, by the time your ready to bust that big block down for a rebuild you'l be ready to go.

[Dyno247365]

Originally Posted by cartoon14

never too soon to start. If you want to lean basics pick a mark you like and a model and get a Chilton or Hanes manual for the year and model it will break everything down to the nitty gritty by the way this box were typing into late hours of the evening can be a very helpful tool. Dont be afraid to get your hands dirty and start to collect tools now, by the time your ready to bust that big block down for a rebuild you'l be ready to go.

He just said an Eclipse...I know I'm not helping. I'll tell you how I did it, I took a college course in Automotive Technology, and we almost had to buy that book you're talking about but didn't. It has to be the most fun class I have ever taken in my life. So I never actually looked at the book but I'm sure it was very useful. we never took a test.