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AUTOMOBILE MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
sa   AUTOMOBILE LUBRICATION
xx   AUTOMOBILE

How to deal with common car breakdowns when your out on the road.
APARTMENT LIFE May 1979 (v.11#5) pg. 18

Six simple auto maintenance jobs you can do. Covers changing oil and oil filter, fan belt replacement, air cleaner maintenance, battery care, changing headlamps and other bulbs, and rotating tires.
APARTMENT LIFE Sep 1979 (v.11#9) pg. 34

Summary of the sounds and other warning signals that indicate defects are present in an automobile.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Mar 1971 (v.49#3) pg. 12

How to deal with unsatisfactory auto repairs. Nine most frquent complaints and how to cope with each.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Aug 1971 (v.49#8) pg. 96

How to give your car an all-over 15-minute inspection each month to help you pinpoint potential trouble.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS May 1974 (v.52#5) pg. 20

Tips on the things you can do to get your car ready for winter weather.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Sep 1974 (v.52#9) pg. 66

Tips on ways to make sure your car will start on cold mornings.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Nov 1974 (v.52#11) pg. 24

Where to go for auto service. A description of what services you can expect from independent garagemen, service stations, mass merchandisers, franchised specialty shops, service departments at car dealers and auto diagnostic centers.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Mar 1975 (v.53#3) pg. 6

Auto service: How to complain with clout. Tips on how to avoid problems and where to go for satisfaction if you do have a complaint.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jun 1975 (v.53#6) pg. 29

How to get your car ready for winter.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Oct 1975 (v.53#10) pg. 50

How to start your car correctly in cold weather, what to do if it won't start and how to ensure it will start the next time.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Nov 1977 (v.55#11) pg. 46

Tips on assessing car service contracts. How to shop around for the coverage you want and understand the requirements for filing claims.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jan 1979 (v.57#1) pg. 23

How to troubleshoot your car by listening and looking. Possible answers to puzzling sounds and sights.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Sep 1979 (v.57#9) pg. 28

Safety tips for driveway mechanics.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Oct 1979 (v.57#10) pg. 84

How to know what you're getting in a tune-up. How to define your car's needs and select a qualified shop to do the work.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Nov 1979 (v.57#11) pg. 40

How to keep auto repair bills in line. Tips to protect you from poor, needless or fraudulent car repairs.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Feb 1980 (v.58#2) pg. 77

How to get the best buy on auto parts.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS May 1980 (v.58#5) pg. 88

How to renew your car (inside, outside and under the hood) just like dealers renew used cars.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Oct 1980 (v.58#10) pg. 68

How to find and stop auto body noises.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jun 1981 (v.59#6) pg. 58

Auto repair tips from the pros. Tips on the right tools, orderlyness in the process and a few ways to keep mistakes from happening.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Oct 1981 (v.59#10) pg. 72

What you should know about the new materials in your car. Helpful guidelines for care and repair of the new materials.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS May 1982 (v.60#5) pg. 75

A money-saving checkup schedule for your automobile.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jun 1983 (v.61#6) pg. 137

How to inspect your car for safety.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jun 1984 (v.62#6) pg. 53

Troubleshooting tips for a car that won't start.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Mar 1990 (v.68#3) pg. 144

Diagnosing the source of leaks from your automobile.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1990 (v.68#7) pg. 126

How to save money on gas and increase a vehicle's miles per gallon usage.
COUNTRYSIDE & SMALL STOCK JOURNAL May-Jun 1991 (v.75#3) pg. 52

How to save 50% on car repairs. A troubleshooter chart lists common symptoms, probable causes and remedies.
FAMILY CIRCLE May 19 1978 (v.91#6) pg. 122

General tips and maintenance that will save you money and keep your car in top running condition.
FAMILY CIRCLE Jan 9 1979 (v.92#1) pg. 40

The woman's guide to car maintenance, repairs, and emergencies.
FAMILY CIRCLE Feb 1 1980 (v.93#2) pg. FC1

How to make your car last 150,000 miles (or more) with no hassles.
FAMILY CIRCLE Sep 16 1980 (v.93#13) pg. 74

Guide to auto filters. Covers air, gas and oil filter maintenance.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #203 Nov 1979 (v.29#9) pg. 98

An emergency kit for your car. What you should carry in the car so you can deal with minor mechanical breakdowns.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #214 Dec 1980 (v.30#10) pg. 80

How to avoid auto repair rip-offs. Know your car and maintain it properly to avoid paying for unnecessary service.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #216 Feb 1981 (v.31#2) pg. 92

How to get your car to last 150,000 miles. Bobby Unser begins a new series on automobile care.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #219 May-Jun 1981 (v.31#5) pg. 107

Troubleshooting noise and vibration.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #222 Oct 1981 (v.31#8) pg. 112

Five money-saving repairs you can make. Covers belts, hoses, alternators, water pump, shock absorbers, and brakes.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #223 Nov 1981 (v.31#9) pg. 112

23 tips for better gas mileage with minimum effort.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #224 Dec 1981 (v.31#10) pg. 84

How to prevent starting problems. Routine checks of the battery, distributor, spark plugs, and choke.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #225 Jan 1982 (v.32#1) pg. 96

Roadside problems you can handle. Includes defective starter solenoid, damp ignition wires, etc.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #226 Feb 1982 (v.32#2) pg. 100

Special auto care section. How to give your car a major servicing (perfect tuneup, lubrication, lights and fuses).
FAMILY HANDYMAN #229 May-Jun 1982 (v.32#5) pg. 123

Ten preventive maintenance jobs, including brakes, air conditioner, window tracks, steering column, tire care, windshield washers & wipers, battery, loose steering, cooling system and shocks.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #232 Oct 1982 (v.32#8) pg. 114

How to stop leaks in various automotive systems (cooling, brake, fuel, etc.).
FAMILY HANDYMAN #237 Mar 1983 (v.33#3) pg. 112

30-minute pre-vacation safety checklist.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #239 May-Jun 1983 (v.33#5) pg. 119

How to use stopgap auto repairs that come in cans.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #243 Nov 1983 (v.33#9) pg. 84

Get your car ready for summer with one weekend's work.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #249 May-Jun 1984 (v.34#5) pg. 145

Simple roadside repairs for flat tire, fuel-related engine failure, electrical related failure and engine overheating. Includes suggestions for a take along emergency repair kit.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #250 Jul-Aug 1984 (v.34#6) pg. 103

What to do when the weather stops your car. Tips on keeping your engine running when the weather is too hot, too cold, or too wet.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #254 Dec 1984 (v.34#10) pg. 75

A review of several "quick-fix" automobile products including rust neutralizers, stop-leaks, oil treatments, fuel additives, cleaners, etc.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #265 Jan 1986 (v.36#1) pg. 76

What to do about a hard-starting car.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #274 Dec 1986 (v.36#10) pg. 66

How to identify and fix various types of fluid leaks in automobiles.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #275 Jan 1987 (v.37#1) pg. 62

How to protect your car's paint and interior from the sun.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #279 May-Jun 1987 (v.37#5) pg. 109

Identifying fluids that are leaking out of a car by their smell, color, texture, etc.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #320 Jul-Aug 1991 (v.41#7) pg. 78

How to replace gas-filled lift supports on car hoods, trunks, hatchback lids, etc.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #328 May 1992 (v.42#5) pg. 57

Tips on locating the cause of various noises coming from your car.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #348 May 1994 (v.44#5) pg. 58

Simple weekly checks of your automobile that will help to avoid problems.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #348 May 1994 (v.44#5) pg. 60

Auto fast fixes. A pre-vacation checklist.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #381 Sep 1997 (v.47#8) pg. 88

Be your own service station attendant. Covers checking the oil, power-steering fluid, brake fluid, radiator coolant, battery, water, and tire pressure.
HANDY ANDY Apr 1980 (v.4#7) pg. 10

A guide to chemical treatments for cars. Which ones work and use cautions on some of those. Covers treatments for the fuel system, engine, cooling system, ignition system, tires and body/underbody.
HOME MECHANIX #683 Mar 1985 (v.81) pg. 40

Service tips to prepare for cold-weather driving.
HOME MECHANIX #690 Oct 1985 (v.81) pg. 34

How to interpret your car's dashboard warning lights and other signs of car trouble. Tips on how far a disabled car can be safely driven.
HOME MECHANIX #692 Dec 1985 (v.81) pg. 78

Odors that mean trouble. How to trace down the source of various odors (gasoline, rotten egg, burning rubber, burning oil, etc.) and correcting the problems.
HOME MECHANIX #692 Dec 1985 (v.81) pg. 86

Troubleshooting a car that won't start in cold weather.
HOME MECHANIX #693 Jan 1986 (v.82) pg. 94

Maintenance tips to improve your car's gas mileage.
HOME MECHANIX #696 Apr 1986 (v.82) pg. 94

What's that noise. Car sounds that mean trouble and how to silence them. Looks at noises which come from engine, drivetrain, chassis, etc.
HOME MECHANIX #697 May 1986 (v.82) pg. 81

Car repair costs. A look at the charges and costs for professional automobile servicing. Tips on selecting a reputable service outlet.
HOME MECHANIX #701 Sep 1986 (v.82) pg. 78

Troubleshooting an automobile when the tune-up doesn't last very long.
HOME MECHANIX #706 Feb 1987 (v.83) pg. 98

Buying car parts. How to avoid counterfeits, shop junkyards, and save money at auto parts stores.
HOME MECHANIX #707 Mar 1987 (v.83) pg. 83

Pretrip checklist. Auto safety inspection tips prior to starting out on a long trip.
HOME MECHANIX #711 Jul 1987 (v.83) pg. 76

Ten car repairs that anyone can make. (1) Mend weatherstripping. (2) Lubricate door hinges. (3) Clean battery connections. (4) Adjust wheel covers and trim rings. (5) Clean air filter. (6) Patch muffler. (7) Check grounding strap. (8) Check throttle return spring. (9) Rotate tires. (10) Tighten engine mount.
HOME MECHANIX #717 Jan 1988 (v.84) pg. 62

Preventive maintenance for sure-fire winter starts.
HOME MECHANIX #718 Feb 1988 (v.84) pg. 28

Once is enough. What to do if you are tired of never getting your car fixed right the first time.
HOME MECHANIX #720 Apr 1988 (v.84) pg. 100

Inspect your car while you drive. Save grief and money down the road with this on-the-go safety checkup.
HOME MECHANIX #723 Jul 1988 (v.84) pg. 68

Car repair ripoffs. Ten ways to stay ahead of dishonest mechanics.
HOME MECHANIX #725 Sep 1988 (v.84) pg. 90
Added Info HOME MECHANIX #728 Dec 1988 (v.84) pg. 4

Roadside remedies. On-the-spot repair tips to get you going again.
HOME MECHANIX #731 Mar 1989 (v.85) pg. 96
Added Info HOME MECHANIX #735 Jul 1989 (v.85) pg. 8

SPECIAL SECTION: Car care made easy. (1) Doing simple maintenance on "maintenance free" systems will result in longer component life. (2) Patching body damage caused by rust. (3) Using decorative panels and trim to cover up body damage, worn areas, etc.
HOME MECHANIX #733 May 1989 (v.85) pg. 57

Car-care myths. A look at the truth about some of the most commonly heard "advice" about automobiles.
HOME MECHANIX #734 Jun 1989 (v.85) pg. 63

Preventive maintenance tips for the various exterior plastic parts on your automobile.
HOME MECHANIX #735 Jul 1989 (v.85) pg. 24
Added Info HOME MECHANIX #739 Nov 1989 (v.85) pg. 9

SPECIAL SECTION on getting your car ready for winter. (1) Safety inspection. (2) Weatherstripping, heating system, etc. (3) Tire inspection.
HOME MECHANIX #738 Oct 1989 (v.85) pg. 71

Your mechanic and you. What to expect from auto-service professionals and what they expect from you.
HOME MECHANIX #745 May 1990 (v.86) pg. 50

Car care and the environment. How your approach to maintenance and repair can really make a difference. How to reduce environmental hazards caused by automobiles.
HOME MECHANIX #749 Oct 1990 (v.86) pg. 68

Pinpointing the source and type of fluid leaks from automobiles.
HOME MECHANIX #753 Mar 1991 (v.87) pg. 22

Beat the 100,000-mile clock. Service secrets to keep your car running almost forever.
HOME MECHANIX #755 May 1991 (v.87) pg. 86

Twelve ways to increase gas mileage. Maintenance tips and driving techniques that will help you squeeze more miles from every gallon.
HOME MECHANIX #755 May 1991 (v.87) pg. 90

Liquid assets. A buyer's guide to pour-in additives for automotive maintenance and repair.
HOME MECHANIX #759 Oct 1991 (v.87) pg. 75

Car care to go. A buyer's guide to drive-through specialty car-care services.
HOME MECHANIX #759 Oct 1991 (v.87) pg. 80

Protecting (and repairing) the many rubber, vinyl and plastic parts found on a modern automobile (panels, dashes, seats, trim, etc.).
HOME MECHANIX #762 Feb 1992 (v.88) pg. 38

Auto facelists. Tips on making everything from seats to sheet metal look new again.
HOME MECHANIX #765 May 1992 (v.88) pg. 72

Self service. A working guide to the changes and high-tech hardware inside a new car. Looks at engine, cooling, heating, electronics, wiring, brakes, and suspension.
HOME MECHANIX #775 May 1993 (v.89) pg. 92

Lifetime service schedule for your automobile. A complete guide to maintaining peak performance and top value for as long as you keep your car.
HOME MECHANIX #785 May 1994 (v.90) pg. 90

Silencing automobile squeaks. Where to look and what to do when you find it.
HOMEOWNER Jan-Feb 1988 (v.13#1) pg. 86

Pre-vacation checklist for your car.
HOMEOWNER Jun 1988 (v.13#5) pg. 64

Finding a good auto mechanic. Some tips.
HOMEOWNER Jun 1988 (v.13#5) pg. 64

Tips on car care include how to safely and simply check spark plug wires, a checkup for vacuum-hose connections on the thermostatic air cleaner, and how to clean oil-filter caps with mesh filters.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jul-Aug 1978 (v.3#4) pg. 28

Five maintenance tips. (1) How to tell if a weak throttle return is the cause of dieseling. (2) How to check the wear on the distributor. (3) How to test the exhaust system for a restriction. (4) How to check a condensor for a ground. (5) How to check out a car's fan.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Nov-Dec 1978 (v.3#6) pg. 29

Replace lost zip by careful checking.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #433 Jun 1964 (v.60) pg. 116

Trouble-shooting on the road.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #438 Nov 1964 (v.60) pg. 86

New discoveries about winter starting.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #438 Nov 1964 (v.60) pg. 96

Safety check for your car.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #461 Oct 1966 (v.62) pg. 138

Ten-point checklist for backyard auto mechanics.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #479 Apr 1968 (v.64) pg. 78

Special Section: Tom McCahill tells you how to keep your new car young.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #485 Oct 1968 (v.64) pg. 157

Tips on realigning hoods and trunk lids.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #486 Nov 1968 (v.64) pg. 77

Servicing power accessories such as power seats, windows, etc.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #487 Dec 1968 (v.64) pg. 75

Pre-vacation check may prevent car breakdowns.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #493 Jun 1969 (v.65) pg. 71

How to give your own car a safety inspection.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #501 Feb 1970 (v.66) pg. 108

Springtime maintenance tips for a car.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #503 Apr 1970 (v.66) pg. 96

Maintenance tips to make your car last.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #509 Oct 1970 (v.66) pg. 119

How to locate and fix leaks in a car.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #514 Mar 1971 (v.67) pg. 98

Servicing the self-service cars. Tips on maintaining a Gremlin, a Hornet, a Maverick, a Vega, and a Pinto.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #516 May 1971 (v.67) pg. 106

The beginner's guide to car care.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #520 Sep 1971 (v.67) pg. 109

Ten time-saving tips for the weekend auto mechanic.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #522 Nov 1971 (v.67) pg. 124

Tips on reading automobile specifications when shopping for tires, batteries, and lubricants.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #524 Jan 1972 (v.68) pg. 94

How to tell when various parts on your auto are worn out and should be replaced.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #531 Aug 1972 (v.68) pg. 108

Tips on locating the cause of vibration in your new or old car and how to correct the cause.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #532 Sep 1972 (v.68) pg. 129

Summarize your car. Ten service items to prepare your car for the switch from winter to summer.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #541 Jun 1973 (v.69) pg. 94

How to maintain an older car. Techniques for upkeep of an automobile with little or no resale value while keeping maintenance expenses at a minimum.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #542 Jul 1973 (v.69) pg. 91

How to maintain and drive your car to get more miles per gallon of gas.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #543 Aug 1973 (v.69) pg. 96

Suggestions on how to maintain your new car and its warranty.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #546 Nov 1973 (v.69) pg. 92

How to winterize your car.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #547 Dec 1973 (v.69) pg. 66

Car care today. How to take care of your car for economy, ecology and safety. Special section prepared in cooperation with the Car Care Council.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #552 May 1974 (v.70) pg. 57

Buying and using automobile repair manuals is a good idea for the careful amateur mechanic. Tips on selecting the best ones.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #554 Jul 1974 (v.70) pg. 98

Troubleshooting on the road. A methodical approach to discovering the reason your car won't run when out on the highway. Tips on the best way to effect repairs.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #555 Aug 1974 (v.70) pg. 74

How and why the amateur mechanic should exchange his defective old auto parts for rebuilt parts instead of trying to do the rebuilding job himself.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #557 Oct 1974 (v.70) pg. 90

Special section: How to take care of a 1975 car. All about catalytic converters, electronic ignition, platinum plugs, radial tires and other 1975 automobile developments. Prepared in cooperation with the Car Care Council.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #558 Nov 1974 (v.70) pg. 63

How to set your car for more miles per gallon. Modern cars require greater attention to more details during the tune up process.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #563 Apr 1975 (v.71) pg. 62

How to save money by taking care of your own car. Prepared in cooperation with the Car Care Council. Special issue contains sections for the beginner, the intermediate mechanic and the experienced amateur.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #564 May 1975 (v.71) pg. 75

How to take care of a 1976 car. A review of some of the changes which will affect do-it-yourself maintenance.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #570 Nov 1975 (v.71) pg. 84

The economical way to operate your car. Includes tips on driving for economy, tuning up for economy, repairing instead of buying a new car and how to handle depreciation. A special section presented in cooperation with the Car Care Council.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #576 May 1976 (v.72) pg. 111

What to do about a real "gas guzzler". A decrease in gas mileage may signal the need for maintenance.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #580 Sep 1976 (v.72) pg. 80

The basics of do-it-yourself car care. Fifteen pages that cover air filters, engine oil and filter, battery, sparkplugs and wires, points and timing, the cooling system, and a collection of useful tips.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #588 May 1977 (v.73) pg. 77

A step-by-step approach to major repairs on a car. How to examine the problem to verify that the repair is necessary, tips on jobs you may be able to do yourself, and advice on dollar limits to invest in major repairs.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #590 Jul 1977 (v.73) pg. 96

Consumer's guide to auto parts. Tips on where to find quality parts, how to shop for discounts and a discussion of rebuilt parts. Also includes information on getting used parts from wrecking yards.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #592 Sep 1977 (v.73) pg. 30

Help your car cope with the cold. Tips on adjustments and accessory engine heaters which can help keep your car running in extremely cold weather.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #595 Dec 1977 (v.73) pg. 134

How to do car repairs for less. Special article in cooperation with the Car Care Council.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #600 May 1978 (v.74) pg. 113

How you unstick things that are stuck, like frozen nuts and bolts, broken studs, corroded terminals, etc.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #603 Aug 1978 (v.74) pg. 102

Caring for the new materials. Tips for the home mechanic on how to handle some of the new metals, plastics and fasteners now being used on cars.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #605 Oct 1978 (v.74) pg. 110

A guide to under-the-car spring maintenance.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #612 May 1979 (v.75) pg. 136

How to check out your car before taking a vacation trip.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #613 Jun 1979 (v.75) pg. 104

How to drive and maintain your car to save gasoline.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #614 Jul 1979 (v.75) pg. 17

How to find some of the hard-to-find parts for both U.S. and foreign cars.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #618 Nov 1979 (v.75) pg. 94

How not to get ripped off by an auto mechanic.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #624 May 1980 (v.76) pg. 78

Junkyard shopping for your car parts. Some tips.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #628 Sep 1980 (v.76) pg. 66

Car care. Tips on plugging water leaks around doors, windows, seams, etc.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #628 Sep 1980 (v.76) pg. 90

Description of the various types of automotive fasteners (nuts and bolts) used on todays cars. Looks at head styles, slot styles, torque-holding ability, strength, etc.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #629 Oct 1980 (v.76) pg. 92

How to keep your car looking and running like new for many years.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #630 Nov 1980 (v.76) pg. 53

Service tips for the 1981 cars.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #630 Nov 1980 (v.76) pg. 56

A preventive maintenance schedule you can live with.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #630 Nov 1980 (v.76) pg. 58

How to keep your four-wheel-drive vehicle new.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #630 Nov 1980 (v.76) pg. 64

Car care. The new story on gaskets. Tips on installing precut cork gaskets and using the newer formed-in-place gasket materials.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #632 Jan 1981 (v.77) pg. 42

Car care. Servicing the older second car. Checking engine, transmission, rear axle, front end, brakes, etc.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #636 May 1981 (v.77) pg. 20

Special section on front wheel drive cars. Includes routine service information for GM J-car & X-car, Ford Escort/Lynx, Chrysler Omni/Horizon & K-car, VW Rabbit, Honda, and Mazda.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #636 May 1981 (v.77) pg. 69

Beginners guide to auto care. A special section. A collection of individual articles appearing in earlier Mechanix Illustrated issues in the column "Auto ABCs".
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #639 Aug 1981 (v.77) pg. 76

Auto ABCs. Dealing with a mechanic.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #640 Sep 1981 (v.77) pg. 40

Servicing your 1982 car. A special section. Includes tips on tools to make it easier. Looks at AMC, Chrysler, Ford, and GM cars, servicing the Wankel engine, etc.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #642 Nov 1981 (v.77) pg. 59+

Tips on special care for the older car.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #648 May 1982 (v.78) pg. 12

Summertime care for your car. A special section.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #648 May 1982 (v.78) pg. 59

52 ways you can still service your car. A comprehensive car care section that details several maintenance procedures.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #654 Nov 1982 (v.78) pg. 63

How to get your car repaired honestly.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #655 Dec 1982 (v.78) pg. 49

Playing it safe. A few simple techniques to avoid injury when working on your car.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #656 Jan 1983 (v.79) pg. 21

What's new in car care for 1983. A list of key service differences the weekend mechanic should be aware of. Looks at American Motors, Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #656 Jan 1983 (v.79) pg. 82

How to disassemble automobile parts correctly.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #658 Mar 1983 (v.79) pg. 38

Care care special. Keeping repair work simple and inexpensive.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #660 May 1983 (v.79) pg. 67

Salvaging crossed or stripped threads on bolts and nuts.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #660 May 1983 (v.79) pg. 106

7 tips from top mechanics.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #663 Aug 1983 (v.79) pg. 82

Special section: Care Care Basics. A lifetime preventative maintenance guide.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #665 Oct 1983 (v.79) pg. 75

Special section. Getting your car through winter. (1) Driving in winter weather. (2) Winter tires. (3) Underbody inspection. (4) Tune-up. (5) Cooling system care.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #666 Nov 1983 (v.79) pg. 64

Tracking your car's health can prevent trouble later. How to determine performance "baselines" for your automobile. Use these baselines to detect deterioration in performance which may indicate the need for repairs.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #669 Feb 1984 (v.80) pg. 50

A 10-second predrive safety check of your automobile.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #670 Mar 1984 (v.80) pg. 16

How to muzzle a gas guzzler. Tips on maintenance which may reduce gasoline consumption.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #671 Apr 1984 (v.80) pg. 118

Special automotive section: be your own mechanic. Includes information on three tool outfits for the home mechanic, proper dress to perform maintenance work, and a preventive maintenance program for your car.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #672 May 1984 (v.80) pg. 35

Ensure a trouble-free vacation with this two hour prevacation auto check.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #674 Jun 1984 (v.80) pg. 86

How to keep an older car on the road. Old-car maintenance tips.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #675 Jul 1984 (v.80) pg. 83

Fall car care section. A 14 point prewinter check list to make foul-weather travel trouble-free.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #678 Oct 1984 (v.80) pg. 79

How to ensure fast starts this winter. Includes tips for diesel owners. Looks at battery care and engine heaters.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #678 Oct 1984 (v.80) pg. 92

Tips on basic maintenance to ensure that a car will start in cold weater.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #103 Jan-Feb 1987 pg. 96
Added Info MOTHER EARTH NEWS #105 May-Jun 1987 pg. 15

How to prepare your car for summer. A guide to preventive maintenance.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #105 May-Jun 1987 pg. 102

The quarter-million mile truck. Hints and secrets on vehicle maintenance. How to learn which key parts to replace before they fail.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #164 Oct-Nov 1997 pg. 28

Tips for starting cold engine.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1964 (v.121#1) pg. 176

Auto repair kits save you money.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1964 (v.122#3) pg. 171

How to get more miles-per-gallon. Tips ranging from mechanical adjustments to new driving habits.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1966 (v.125#1) pg. 184

Realistic spring maintenance program. What you must do, what you can do, and what you can skip.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1966 (v.125#5) pg. 163

Chasing down chassis noise. Techniques for locating and silencing the squeaks, squeals and rattles that afflict your car.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1966 (v.126#4) pg. 182

Stalling, how to find and fix the trouble.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1967 (v.128#5) pg. 144

Four-point winter check-up to see that your car will start on cold mornings.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1968 (v.129#1) pg. 146

A practical preventive maintenance program for the auto owner.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1968 (v.130#2) pg. 120

Thirteen safety checks to give your car.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1968 (v.130#4) pg. 148

Prepare your car for cold weather driving. Checklist for the battery, starter, ignition system and fuel system.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1968 (v.130#6) pg. 136

Check-up pointers for the rubber components in an automobile, the tires, hoses, belts, gaskets and seals.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1969 (v.131#6) pg. 142

Ten-point inspection for carefree summer driving.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1970 (v.133#6) pg. 128

How to investigate possible causes of a car's sudden stall.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1970 (v.134#3) pg. 148

Auto maintenance tips to beat three wintertime starting problems.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1970 (v.134#6) pg. 138

How to make your own safety inspection.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1971 (v.135#5) pg. 122

Save a bundle. Do all your own routine car service and maintenance.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1971 (v.136#3) pg. 122

Tips on locating the causes of automobile shimmies and shakes.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1972 (v.137#5) pg. 120

How to prepare your car for faster starting in cold weather.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1973 (v.140#5) pg. 146

How to stop wind noise and water leaks in your car. Tips on how to locate the source of the problem and fix it.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1973 (v.140#6) pg. 146

Car Care Guide. How to maintain that "new car" condition. How to troublehsoot like a pro. How to choose tune up instruments. How to spot potential problems before you have a breakdown.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1974 (v.141#5) pg. S1 (168+)

Prepare your car for winter driving. Checks for the cooling system, battery, and engine tune up.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1974 (v.142#4) pg. 116

Service tips for the 1975 cars.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1975 (v.143#1) pg. 94

Popular Mechanics 1975 Car Care Guide.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1975 (v.143#5) pg. 109

PM 1975 Car Care Guide. Your car's body: How its put together and how to care for it.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1975 (v.143#5) pg. 180

A standard 1973 Ford Pinto had mileage boosted to 44.5 mpg by adding a new air cleaner, flexable fan, electronic magneto, ignition kit, vapor injector, new headers and exhaust system. Cost of new parts: $259.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1975 (v.143#6) pg. 63

How to set up an automobile repair cooperative among several amateur mechanics. You can share the cost of tools and also share knowledge about cars.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1975 (v.144#5) pg. 30B

Popular Mechanics' 1976 Car Care Guide.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1976 (v.145#5) pg. 117

How owners of cars with well over 100,000 miles on them keep them running.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1976 (v.145#5) pg. 120

Troubleshooting auto bodies, inside and out. PM 1976 Car Care Guide.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1976 (v.145#5) pg. 145

Names and addresses of auto manufacturers and other sources of automobile maintenance information. PM 1976 Car Care Guide.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1976 (v.145#5) pg. 202

Ten types of car "noises" and tips on what problem they could be caused by.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1977 (v.147#4) pg. 84

Fifth Annual PM Car Care Guide. Special 92-page section. How to keep down the costs of owning a car and how to troubleshoot it when it won't run correctly.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1977 (v.147#5) pg. 121

How to protect your car against the cold. Tips on preventative maintenance to prepare your car for winter driving.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1977 (v.148#6) pg. 109

PM 1978 Car Care Guide. Sixth annual special section takes you step-by-step through the service and maintenance jobs you'll be doing the first 100,000 miles of car ownership.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1978 (v.149#5) pg. 143

How to set up a dream garage in which to do your own automobile maintenance.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1978 (v.149#5) pg. 156

Servicing the 1979 Ford and Lincoln-Mercury cars. A look at some of the new techniques which will be required for do-it-yourself mechanics.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1978 (v.150#3) pg. 12

Servicing the 1979 Chrysler-Plymouth and Dodge models. A look at servicing the electronic fuel management system and other new items on the 1979 models.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1978 (v.150#4) pg. 140

Servicing the 1979 General Motors cars. Tips on front wheel drives, diesel engines, turbo V6 engine, etc.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1978 (v.150#5) pg. 146

How to keep your four-wheel drive vehicle working. Covers under-car cleaning, lubrication, oil changes, and wheel care.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1979 (v.151#2) pg. 138

Servicing GM's 1980 front-wheel-drive compacts. A look at the V6, and in-line-4 engine installations, transaxle installation, removing the power train, suspension and body care.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1979 (v.151#5) pg. 110

PM 1979 Car Care Guide. A look at the causes of poor fuel economy and guide to maintenance corrections.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1979 (v.151#5) pg. 196

Fall Car Care Guide. Servicing the 1980 Ford and Lincoln-Mercury models.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1979 (v.152#4) pg. 135

Fall Car Care Guide. Servicing the 1980 GM models.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1979 (v.152#4) pg. 140

Fall Car Care Guide. Servicing the 1980 Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler models.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1979 (v.152#4) pg. 144

Fall Car Care Guide. Servicing the 1980 American Motors models.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1979 (v.152#4) pg. 148

How to check and replace gaskets and seals. Covers front-wheel seals, oil filter gasket, thermostat gasket, fuel pump gasket, oil pan gasket and rocker arm cover.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1979 (v.152#5) pg. 30

1980 car care guide. Special 90-page car maintenance and repair manual.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1980 (v.153#5) pg. 141

Fall 1980 car care guide. Special section includes all you need to know to get your car ready for winter.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1980 (v.154#4) pg. 123

Servicing the front-wheel-drive cars. Includes the X-cars, K-cars and Ford Escort/Lynx. Part 1. Oil, sparkplugs, and lubrication.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1981 (v.155#3) pg. 35

Servicing front-wheel drive cars. Part 2. Transaxle, air filter, fuel filter, carburetor, cooling system and belts.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1981 (v.155#4) pg. 53

1981 Car Care Guide. Ninth annual guide focuses on the 50 most commonly replaced parts of your car, plus the tools you need to do the job right.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1981 (v.155#5) pg. 133

Body service and maintenance of GM's J-cars.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1981 (v.156#3) pg. 53

Fall 1981 car care guide. Emphasis is on servicing the 1982 models of Ford, Chrysler, GM and AMC cars.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1981 (v.156#4) pg. 119

Servicing GM's J-car.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1982 (v.157#3) pg. 35

1982 car care guide. A special section with emphasis on engine problems, wheel vibration, loss of brakes and diesel starting problems.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1982 (v.157#5) pg. 123

Popular Mechanics Car Care Guide. What you should know before buying auto parts, 25 service tips from the pros and a first look under the hood of the 1983 cars.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1982 (v.158#4) pg. 123

What you should know before buying auto parts. How to spot counterfeits and/or fakes. How to identify genuine replacement parts and/or equivalent quality parts.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1982 (v.158#4) pg. 137

How to find a good mechanic when you can't do it yourself. Some tips.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1982 (v.158#4) pg. 178

1983 car care guide. A special 70 page manual to help make your car last "forever".
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1983 (v.159#5) pg. 111

Prewinter car care. Cooling system, cold starting, engine tuneup, battery maintenance, suspension, tires and wheels, body and paint.
POPULAR MECHANICS Oct 1983 (v.160#4) pg. 122

Tips on using RTV silicone sealant in place of paper gaskets.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1984 (v.161#5) pg. 28

Saving your car with good car care.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1984 (v.161#5) pg. 151

How to be a better auto mechanic than a pro. Using maintenance manuals to become an expert on the car you own and drive.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1985 (v.162#5) pg. 234

Fixing your mechanic's most common goofs.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1985 (v.162#7) pg. 53

SPECIAL CAR CARE GUIDE. How to keep your new car new. Includes information on break in, self-servicing, warranties, options, and tips on maintaining and repairing late-model cars.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1986 (v.163#5) pg. 125

SPECIAL SECTION: How to tune up your whole car to keep it running and looking like new. Step-by-step guide for tuning up your engine, chassis, interior, and exterior.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1987 (v.164#5) pg. 101

Tip on locating the source of a rattle.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1988 (v.165#6) pg. 38

Finding and fixing water and air leaks in your automobile body, weatherstripping, windows, etc.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1988 (v.165#7) pg. 115

Tip on locating air leaks around windows, doors, etc. using ordinary duct tape.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1989 (v.166#1) pg. 26

Automotive renewal guide (a special advertising section). How to restore your car's looks, vitality and value. Includes powertrain and chassis suggestions and well as cosmetic and entertainment ideas.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1989 (v.166#5) pg. 153

Preparing your car to pass a required motor vehicle inspection. Tips on checking both emission and safety items.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1990 (v.167#4) pg. 121

SPECIAL CAR CARE GUIDE. Make your car last forever. 44 ways to keep your car new. Tips on maintaining all of the mechanical, electrical, suspension, ... etc. systems.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1990 (v.167#5) pg. 87

Car care guide to keep your car new. 41 tips from professional restorers.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1991 (v.168#5) pg. 76

Safety inspection checklist for an automobile.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1993 (v.170#7) pg. 87

Automotive maintenance basics. Checking the fluids vital to your car (motor oil, transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid, power steering).
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1994 (v.171#1) pg. 84

Maintenance guide for car and truck. Schedule of items to be performed daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annually, annually, and biannually.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1994 (v.171#5) pg. 94

Low-tech work on high-tech cars. Do-it-yourself maintenance information concerning the cooling system, gaskets, exhaust system, brakes, shocks, struts, tuneup and general electrical.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1994 (v.171#9) pg. 104

Smoothing out rough engine idle. Troubleshooting tips to determine the real cause of the problem. Looks at ignition system causes, vacuum system causes, fuel system causes, mechanical causes, etc.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1995 (v.172#2) pg. 103

Tuneup tips for a 1990's automobile. Tips on checking trouble codes, spark plugs, timing belt, fuel system, etc.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1998 (v.175#6) pg. 147

Get your car ready for winter.
POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1999 (v.176#11) pg. 136

Spring car care hints.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1963 (v.182#4) pg. 158

What to do if your car is hard to start.
POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1964 (v.185#5) pg. 104

Secrets of a trouble-free automobile.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jun 1965 (v.186#6) pg. 76

How to get your car started in cold weather. Several auto mechanics' favorite tricks are illustrated.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jan 1969 (v.194#1) pg. 149

Checklist of eleven items to get a car ready for a vacation trip.
POPULAR SCIENCE May 1970 (v.196#5) pg. 81

Chemical tools for home car care. What to get and how to use it.
POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1970 (v.197#5) pg. 120

Tips on getting bugs out of new cars.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jun 1971 (v.198#6) pg. 90

Five common winter malfunctions and how to determine what's wrong and correct it.
POPULAR SCIENCE Feb 1974 (v.204#2) pg. 122

Professionals give nine tips to help you avoid auto-repair ripoffs.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jan 1975 (v.206#1) pg. 61

What is likely to go wrong with your car and what you can do about it. An auto diagnostician reveals what he has learned about various makes and models of cars.
POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1975 (v.207#2) pg. 94
Added Info POPULAR SCIENCE Dec 1975 (v.207#6) pg. 48

Winterizing your car for easier starting, better running.
POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1975 (v.207#5) pg. 114

Auto-maintenance basics. Part 15. Checking and maintaining fluid levels.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1977 (v.210#4) pg. 166

Tips on using silicon-rubber sealant to make miscellaneous repairs to automobile upholstery, windshields, body and moldings.
POPULAR SCIENCE Mar 1978 (v.212#3) pg. 111

Six ways to winterize your car. Emphasis is on battery and stopping leaks around weatherstripping and light assemblies.
POPULAR SCIENCE Dec 1978 (v.213#6) pg. 124

How to give your car a fingers-and-flashlight inspection from top to bottom.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1979 (v.214#4) pg. 110

Automotive trouble-shooting quiz. Five typical problems and their solutions.
POPULAR SCIENCE Feb 1980 (v.216#2) pg. 146

Care care news. Special section.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1980 (v.216#4) pg. 109

Tune your car for maximum miles-per-gallon.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1980 (v.216#4) pg. 132

Automotive trouble-shooting quiz. Six problems.
POPULAR SCIENCE May 1980 (v.216#5) pg. 164

Automotive trouble-shooting quiz. Six problems.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jul 1980 (v.217#1) pg. 126

Automotive trouble-shooting quiz. Four problems.
POPULAR SCIENCE Sep 1980 (v.217#3) pg. 138

Tip: A damaged metal line may be able to be repaired using compression fittings.
POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1980 (v.217#5) pg. 148

Squeeze and spray care care. What is available in solvents, lubricants, cleaners, etc. to help maintain your car.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1981 (v.218#4) pg. 102

Special section on auto maintenance. (1) How to evaluate if your car is worth keeping. (2) Install add-oil alarms. (3) Add-on overdrive.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1982 (v.220#4) pg. 121

Servicing General Motors' new A-car.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jan 1983 (v.222#1) pg. 92

Guide to servicing the 1983 Ford Tempo and Topaz.
POPULAR SCIENCE Mar 1983 (v.222#3) pg. 96

How to troubleshoot hot-starting problems.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jun 1983 (v.222#6) pg. 118

Maintenance tips that improve gas mileage.
POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1984 (v.225#2) pg. 80

Hints on dismantling auto parts.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Nov 1963 (v.34#11) pg. 95

Ten tips for cold weather starting.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Jan 1966 (v.37#1) pg. 53

Corrective action to take when your car won't start.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Jul 1968 (v.39#7) pg. 62

Tips on disassembling automobile systems so that re-assembly will be easier.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Mar 1969 (v.40#3) pg. 72

Tune your Volkwagen. How to make valve adjustments, time the ignition, adjust the throttle positioner and drive belt, and service the generator.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Jun 1970 (v.41#6) pg. 92

Taxicab mechanic describes how to make a car last for 10 years.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Jul 1970 (v.41#7) pg. 46

How to save money on auto servicing.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Aug 1970 (v.41#8) pg. 44

Six ways to stretch your automotive dollar.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS May 1971 (v.42#5) pg. 72

Tips on cold weather starting as practiced in International Falls, Minnesota.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Jan 1972 (v.43#1) pg. 44

How to avoid being cheated at the gas station.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Oct 1972 (v.43#10) pg. 50

Ten ways to save gasoline.
SCIENCE & MECHANICS Spring 1980 pg. 49

Safety and old cars. A checklist for an annual inspection of vintage cars which may reveal structural or other problems.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #188 Mar 1992 (v.16#8) pg. 19

Troubleshooting a 1937 Buick series 80 that starts hard when hot.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #216 Jul 1994 (v.18#12) pg. 33
Added Info SKINNED KNUCKLES #217 Aug 1994 (v.19#1) pg. 31

Servicing the postwar Volkswagen Beetle. Part 1. Simple maintenance checks.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #233 Dec 1995 (v.20#5) pg. 25

Servicing the postwar Volkswagen Beetle. Part 2. General service (lubrication, oil, wheel bearings, transaxle).
SKINNED KNUCKLES #234 Jan 1996 (v.20#6) pg. 17

Servicing the postwar Volkswagen Beetle. Part 5. Control cables and control rods for heater, throttle, clutch, gearshift and brakes.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #237 Apr 1996 (v.20#9) pg. 9

Servicing the postwar Volkswagen Beetle. Part 6. Tune-up and troubleshooting.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #238 May 1996 (v.20#10) pg. 13

Handling roller bearings in cars of the 1930s. How to remove, inspect and replace them without risk of damage.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #239 Jun 1996 (v.20#11) pg. 23
Added Info SKINNED KNUCKLES #241 Aug 1996 (v.21#1) pg. 32
Added Info SKINNED KNUCKLES #244 Nov 1996 (v.21#4) pg. 33

Chevrolet Corvair. Maintenance information on engine, cooling, lubrication, wheel bearings, clutch, transmission, steering and brakes.
SKINNED KNUCKLES #260 Mar 1998 (v.22#8) pg. 27

Service specials, good deals or rip-offs? How to distinguish between the two.
WOMAN'S DAY Sep 27 1978 (v.42#1) pg. 3

A digest of owner's manual recommendations for a car's ten most important parts.
WOMAN'S DAY Sep 20 1979 (v.42#15) pg. 42

Should you recycle your car? How to determine if your car is a good candidate and how to shop for major system overhauls.
WOMAN'S DAY Apr 22 1980 (v.43#9) pg. 46

A report on what a member of the editorial staff learned by taking a home-study course to become an automotive mechanic.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1974 (v.30#1) pg. 24