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 enlarge | Author: James E. Duffy
Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Co
Category: Book
List Price: $78.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 102301
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 1592
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.1
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 8.7 x 1.9
ISBN: 1590701860
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.23
EAN: 9781590701867
ASIN: 1590701860
Publication Date: April 1, 2003
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Informitive and detailed February 4, 2002
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
This book is great for the beginner or the semi-experienced. There is a lot of useful information and detail. Some aspects are outdated but overall the book is very accurate. Keep in mind this is a textbook and it reads like one. However, if auto mechanics is your interest then you should have no problem enjoying this book.
a look into the automotive world November 28, 1999
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
This is a pretty good book for either the inexperienced or master mechanic. I would recommend this book to any person who is limited in knowing the inner wotkings of their cars and would like to know what the mechanic is really talking about. The chapters in this book will give you basic information on how the different systems work in your car from engines to brake systems to drivetrain systems. the second part of the chapter will give you tips on how to troubleshoot and repair your car, if you decide to take the task upon yourself. This book provides highly detailed pictures and diagrams and explains everything in easy to understand terminology.
 Incredible... A real page turner September 2, 1999
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
If modern automotive technology fascinates you (as it fascinates me), you will absolutely love it. Duffy really drives home the key points about the computer and electrical systems.From one enthusiast to another - great job Frank.
 Not Worth It! August 17, 1999
0 out of 24 found this review helpful
I've bought it, and it waste my time and it was not worth of buying it. ASE Master
Excellent text-book style piece of writing for anyone! May 1, 1999
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
This book is very interesting for anybody interested in learning everything about modern automotive technology. It focuses mainly on the engine, drivetrain, suspension, steering, electrical and computer systems of cars. It does not really focus on the frame, body and interior of auto's. The book is great for the uninitiated and has plenty of examples and color figures. Duffy uses examples from Porsches to Toyota's and does a good job of defining every auto industry term. He explains basic car tools and teaches how to read auto specific repair manuals. If you are looking for information on cutting edge technology like fuel-cell driven cars, hybrid technology or composite body materials you won't find it. Although it is 1088 pages, to become an expert one would still need to read more books specifically geared toward certain categories like suspensions or transmissions. I would recommend this book.
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