What are some good books to learn about cars?
This is a good book for learning about how cars work. Don't let the word "Repair" in the title put you off - a lot is covered in this book. I recommend looking at the books in your local library too - books on cars can be too simple or too specific - and many are filled with generalizations and inaccuracies. Look at a whole bunch to find a few good ones. http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Repair-Dummie...
What's a good way to learn all about cars and under the hood of them ect?
Cars is a wide subject take it a bit at a time. Go to a scrapyard and buy an old engine. You will need a decent tool kit too. Then sytematically take it apart and re build it. Make notes on what you did, then do it again, learn the names of the parts and record them and do it some more. Do the same with a g/box, steering gear, cooling system, electrix etc By the time your done you will be conversant with how it all works together and a record of it. Once you have learned how it works, you can move on to what to do when anything goes wrong
What is a good way to learn to fix cars?
I got my start in mechanics when I purchased a nonrunning 1977 Triumph Spitfire. Working on it was the only way I would ever get to drive it, which I very much wanted to do. I was fairly intimidated by the thought of working on a newer, more complicated vehicle, but the Spitfire is very simple compared to modern cars and it is such a small car that I could tell myself that it was just a big go-cart. That helped to steady my nerves. Plus, it was already broken, what's the worst I could do, break it more?I used to hate mechanical work, then I bought some tools. That made an amazing difference. Spend some time looking through tool catalogs, and make careful purchases. Buy tools when you need to use them, not because you like shiny things. Get a nice toolbox. It's what separates us from the apes. At first I read alot. (I still read alot.) I talked with people who knew about cars. I lifted the hood and stared at the engine. I tried to figure out what everything did and how all the pieces worked together. I started fixing things here and there. I changed the fluids. Eventually the car ran, and I enrolled in a community college Automotive Repair Technology program. Having a mental picture of my Spitfire's mechanical system really helped me to understand what my instructors were telling me, and I learned that newer cars were basically the same as older cars, but with some refinements.
Where should i start to learn about cars?
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How'd you learn to work on cars?
I was wondering how most people learn to work on cars? The way it seems most people learn is that they had a family member who knew a lot or worked as a mechanic. Like a father or an uncle or something. Then some people have a natural inclination to do that stuff and go to school to become mechanics. I'm not going to AutomotiveTech school and I don't have any family members that are the least bit handy. I'd just like to learn about cars and how to work on them without ruining my running cars. I've bought some books but it's hard to translate what you're looking at to the real world when you are unsure or what you're doing. Some people have suggested just getting something that isn't running and just spending a few weeks taking it apart. That way you get good hands on experience. Does that seems like a good? What do you do with the parts afterward? Any other suggestions or ides on how to learn about cars?
What's the best way to learn car mechanics?
due to financial issues, i'm looking to buy a junker car like sub-$1200. I figured it would be a good chance for me to learn the ins and outs of a car that I never had a chance to or was too afraid to mess anything up when i had a nicer car. What's the best way to learn how to repair things major, like say an engine break down, tranny work, clutch replacement, etc.? is this even doable in my own garage? Obviously having a mentor and having someone teach me would be the best but aside from that, are there are books videos or some ways I can learn these things? I have replaced the air intake with a cold air intake and replaced the front bumper and tore apart the headlights for some modifications long time ago but that is the extent of my experience with hands on car mechanics.
What is the best way to learn how to fix cars?
Fixing cars can be a difficult job if you don’t how. But it is an easy job and easy money as some auto mechanics said. I suggest you should go to YouTube to find out how to fix not the whole car as you said, to do some minor repairs for your car such as to change engine oil, doing tire rotations, change light bulbs, headlights or signal lights, and fixing many other components of your car can be learned and self-taught by watching YouTube on your computer. Buy some car engine repair handbooks to learn something about fixing cars.
Im a girl. i want to learn about cars and their parts where do i start?
You have already started! You have taken the first step and that is to go and ask questions and be willing to learn. Get you an encyclopaedia of cars from the library or amazon.com they are not much that will help you learn the different models and styles of cars. Most folks cant tell a Studebaker from a Nash or a Cuda ;) but a book like that will help you to broaden your knowledge of the names and types of cars out there. Did you know they made a Chrysler once with a turbine (jet) engine? http://www.allpar.com/mopar/turbine.html Once you get a feel for the different models and want to know what makes them run read up on the basic of internal engines and the rest of the drive train. Then I would suggest checking to see if your school offers auto shop as an elective or if they dont do they have a car club? Check with your parents also and see who does the work on their cars and then talk to the shop and maybe they would consider letting you do some intern work after school or during the summer. You might spend alot of time watching or sweeping up but by being around you take in knowledge. Now you are more comfortable around cars and know a little more about tools and what kind of cars you like look for a beater. A vehicle you can get cheap or free for any number of reasons. A older car or truck will have less electronics to mess with but can have other issues like wore out suspension or rust. Learn on that car so if you break something mom and dad won kill you if you break something :)
What is a good website to learn about car modding and making your car go faster?
To learn how stuff works and what you can accomplish with each aftermarket part, check out Engineering Explained.[1]He draws out diagrams and graphs to show you how things like engines, coilovers, exhausts, you name it, works. To find out how to install said mods, try ChrisFix .[2] He demonstrates everything on his Nissan truck and his drift-tuned Mustang GT, which is nice to follow along with and see how their builds turn out.Footnotes[1] Engineering Explained[2] ChrisFix