Reader comment July 28, 1998...Instructive book with lots of diagrams and pictorials. A great book which provides instructional information and advice for beginners to professionals. Has lots of diagrams and pictures. Stirs up interest in understanding as well as appreciating the automotive repair and service. Would be a better than basic guide and reference book to have.

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Modern Engine Tuning

Reader comment from New Jersey, January 6, 1999..."Perhaps the greatest engine tuning book ever written. I have read a few books on fundamentals of cars and today's engines, but none covered so much about performance/economy engines. Everything is explained in plain language, and the content are extremely informative. It became my favorite book from the very first day."

Reader comment from North Carolina, November 19, 1998..."Outstanding book for tuning today's engines
This book is essential to anyone wanting to tune a newer engine with electronics. Covers basics of cams, cylinder heads, valves, etc, then goes on to give good starting points for your application. Mainly written from the street performance / economy viewpoint, but there is info in here for raly, etc. Highly recommended!"

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In every field there's a single, indispensable reference work that sets the standard by which other books are measured. The new 4th Edition of the "Automotive Handbook" is the standard for practical, concise and illuminating explanations of the design and operation of automotive systems. Its lucid presentation of both basic and complex automotive principles, engineering theory, and applied mathematics is without peer.

Do you want to know how electronic fuel injection works? The "Automotive Handbook" will tell you. How to calculate the factors affecting tire adhesion and braking distance? The different testing methods for material hardness? Again, the "Automotive Handbook" will tell you. With more than 1,000 cut-away illustrations, diagrams, tables and sectional drawings, the "Automotive Handbook" makes even sophisticated automotive concepts easy to visualize and understand.

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One of the most popular automotive theory texts available, Auto Fundamentals provides a study of the design, construction, and operation of all major automotive systems. Content centers around the theory of automotive operation--how and why systems interact.

Reader comment from JRFlex@hotmail.com from Texas, February 9, 1999..."As an avid car lover, I have always wanted to know what makes them "tick". With literally no prior automotive experience, this book fit my needs exactly! You, too, will be talking "compression ratios" and "camshafts" in no time at all! And this book makes it fun to learn, easy to learn, and is simply enjoyable to read, put down for a bit, read some more, etc.."

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Mighty Machines:   Race Car

Colorful photographs introduce a variety of rigs and racing vehicles, including semitrailers, mobile cranes, oversized loads, Formula 1 cars, and Grand Prix motorcycles. A combination of labeled color photographs, sidebars of amazing facts,and a clear text make this series appealing to vehicle aficionados.

This is a great gift idea as this book is for ages 4 to 8.

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American Stock Car Racers

For a growing number of sports fans, the romance of the road reaches its apotheosis on the NASCAR racetrack: American muscle smoking and snarling at speeds in excess of 200 mph; adoring crowds rubbernecking in time with the ear-splitting Doppler effect; the specter of death forever hovering over the corners and straight-aways, waiting to write another speeding ticket. American Stock Car Racers documents the reality of the near-mythic world of stock car racing. Richard Petty, Bobby Allison, Dale Earnhardt, Junior Johnson, "Big Bill" France--they're all here, along with biographies and the ominous birth and death dates where appropriate. With its full-sized photos of grit-faced drivers and streaking cars, this is a big, colorful testament to a tough sport and the drivers who live for speed.  300 photos, 100 in color.

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Behind the Scenes of NASCAR Racing

Reader comment from Alpharetta, GA, December 18, 1997..."It really helps you learn about NASCAR off the track.
A truly excellent book. It really helps you learn what NASCAR is and does off of the track. It stages you as a team owner, and takes you from race weekend to building an engine. I really suggest you getting this book."

Reader comment from Alpharetta, GA, December 18, 1997..."This is a very good book, it really goes behind the scenes of NASCAR. It tells the story like you are the owner of the car. It cleared up a lot of stuff for me."

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Reader comment from jeffmjr@ibm.net from San Jose, CA, February 12, 1999...This is a great book!  I have been doing research on racing, I picked up this book to learn more about NASCAR and I got just what I asked for!  Informative, interesting, fun, it keeps me wanting to read more. This is a perfect reference guide for the new NASCAR fan or the "seasoned" NASCAR fan!  A great look into the fastest growing sport.

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The ultimate handbook for the machine nearly everyone relies upon but few understand, this guide demystifies the maze of mechanics under the hood of any car with simple maintenance tips and clear, comprehensive, and non-technical discussions of how cars work. 300+ illustrations.

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This is a realistic self-study guide for ASE test preparation.  Book covers nine ASE automobile areas (including L1) and three ASE engine machinist areas, Contains more than 1900 questions and answers.

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The data you need to attack those fuel-injection system problems. How to obtain and read those cryptic ECU codes from most car models, using comprehensive code tables with meanings. The first half of the book gives a good introduction to FI systems, the tools required, and symptoms to look for. Lots of photos and diagrams. Excellent value for money.

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Reader comment, August 31, 1998..."This book covers the buildup of a dunebuggy from frame selection to final assembly in considerable detail. For the novice, it is a great help. For people more experienced, the information is probably a repeat of past experiences."

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Finally a car repair guide that anyone can use! This simple, illustrated guide to auto care and repair tells car owners how to diagnose and solve problems--from basics like jump starts and tire-changing to preventing expensive transmission repairs to dealing with overheating, electrical problems, and much more.

An illustrated, easy-to-follow handbook helps car owners diagnose and solve everyday car problems while maintaining a car in cost-effective ways, from changing oil and tires to replacing spark plugs and identifying noises.

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Reader comment from Chicago on September 3, 1998..."Despite the fact--or maybe because of it--that Ren Volpe's book is written in the most basic of language (I thought most people knew what the windshield wipers were) this is a very empowering book. All the things you want to know before you go to a mechanic, or take a long drive in bad weather by yourself are here. I took this book in one hand, my owner's manual in the other and marched outside to learn about my car. If my boyfriend hears me say "Ren Volpe says" one more time he may try to SELL the car, but, gosh, I feel better."

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In a practical guide to car care, the star of her weekly cable show Lucille's Car Care Clinic walks car owners through basic repairs, reasonable rates, dangers of bad driving habits, and even how to make clocks out of old pistons.

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