10 Tips on How To Take Care of Your Car: Automotive Maintenance Anyone Can Do, #1
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About this ebook
Do you feel helpless when it comes time to decide about your vehicle's health and maintenance?
Do you wish you knew more about basic automotive care?
I wrote this book to educate the average person about their vehicle, drawing from my thirty-five years in automotive repair and maintenance.
By reading this book, you'll gain knowledge on automotive maintenance and the consequences of inadequate care. I walk you through the proper procedures for each basic component, covering fluid checks, belt and hose inspections, and brake and exhaust assessments. You will learn what it means when your check engine light comes on and which warning lights mean "stop immediately".
R. A. Falkowski
Born in Charleston, SC and raised 30 miles away in Summerville, R. A. Falkowski continues to live in the Lowcountry with her husband, daughter, dog, and two bunnies. She also writes Dark Urban Fantasy and Gothic Horror as Violet Tempest. Her books, both fiction and non-fiction are available on Amazon.
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10 Tips on How To Take Care of Your Car - R. A. Falkowski
Table of Contents
Introduction
Car Care Terminology
Tip One: How to open the hood
Tip Two: Check the Air Filter
Tip Three: Check the Fluids
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Transmission Fluid
Brake Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Tip Four: Check the Belts
Tip Five: Check the Hoses
Tip Six: Check the Exhaust System
Tip Seven: Check the Brakes
Tip Eight: Check the Tires
Follow these tips to check:
Tip Nine: Pay Attention to the Dash Lights
Conclusion
Introduction
In February 1983, when I was 12 years old, my parents opened up their repair shop. My father, Stanley A. Falkowski, began his career as an aircraft technician specializing in electronics while serving in the United States Air Force during the early 1960s. He later became a Master ASE Certified Automotive Technician, accumulating two decades of experience in the automotive industry.
Stan loved working on cars. For him, it was more than a way to earn a paycheck. It was his career, one that allowed him to do what he truly enjoyed, helping others. By working on their vehicles, he was able to keep them and their families safe as they traveled.
Prior to opening his shop, he also worked as a shop manager for a local dealership. Throughout his career, Stan established himself as one of the top automotive technicians on the East Coast, particularly in the state of South Carolina, where customers would drive from out of state just to have their vehicles serviced by him.
He worked on different makes and models of vehicles, from European cars made by Saab, Volvo, and Volkswagen to the American-made Chevrolet, Ford, and Chrysler vehicles. His knowledge was vast and he always stayed current with the new technology, always studying and learning every chance he could.
While his shop specialized in electrical and computer systems, Stan never lost sight of the importance of customer service. He and my mother were dedicated to educating people about their vehicles and helping them maintain their cars or trucks for as long as possible, all while being mindful of their budget and the needs of their families.
As a father, Stan wanted his daughters to be self-reliant and capable of taking care of themselves. One way he achieved this was by teaching me about vehicles, from basic inspections to actual repairs. His ultimate goal was for me to eventually take over the shop, which I did. Unfortunately, due to my husband’s health, I had to close the shop in 2019.
Throughout the thirty-five years I spent working at the shop, I gained extensive knowledge about car care. Towards the end, I even began hosting car care workshops to share my expertise with others. It is this wealth of experience that