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About the Book - Auto Upkeep 1st Edition © 2003
Discover the best introductory automotive book available to prepare teens and adults for the responsibilities of being automotive owners and drivers.

If you own a car or are in the market for one, Auto Upkeep: Basic Car Care is the book for you! From choosing an insurance policy to performing basic maintenance and repair, Auto Upkeep presents the information you need in an easy-to-follow format with detailed pictures and drawings. An accompanying CD provides review questions and hands-on activities to help you apply concepts from the text.

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Auto Upkeep Book Chapters 1st Edition
Here you will find an overview of the 15 current chapters from Auto Upkeep: Basic Car Care with a sample first page, contents, an introduction, and objectives. You can jump to a specific chapter using the direct link below.

Chapter Links:
1 - Introduction to the Auto
 9 - Fuel System
2 - Buying an Auto
 10 - Cooling System
3 - Auto Expenses
 11 - Ignition System
4 - Auto Safety
 12 - Suspension & Steering
5 - Auto Care
 13 - Braking System
6 - Fluid Level Check
 14 - Drivetrains
7 - Electrical System
 15 - Exhaust & Emissions
8 - Lubrication System


Lab Activities and Study Questions 1st Edition
A CD comes with each copy of Auto Upkeep 1st. Ed. which incudes:

  • Lab Activity Procedures and Chapter Study Questions for each Chapter. Click Here


Teacher Resources
Complimentary resources for teachers to use in the classroom are included with classroom orders:

  • Chapter Tests
  • Answer Keys for Chapter Tests
  • Answer Keys for Study Questions

Instructor Preview Copy
We are happy to provide instructors with a complimentary preview copy of Auto Upkeep: Basic Car Care for course adoption consideration. Click Here

Adopted by Over 300 Schools
Auto Upkeep (Both Editions) has been adopted by over 300 schools for automotive technology classrooms. It is being used in high schools, technology education centers, community colleges, and universities in 47 states. View a list and map of featured schools. Click Here

Easy To Order
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About the Author of Auto Upkeep
Learn more about Michael E. Gray the author of Auto Upkeep: Basic Car Care. Click Here


Useful Book Icons
Each chapter in Auto Upkeep features useful icons including:

  • Tech Tips
  • Calculations
  • Servicing Guides
  • Price Guides
  • Trouble Guides
  • Web Links
  • CD Activities




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