Wanted : Book to understand cars better

ns_jughead · 19th August 2006, 23:26

i've been lookin for a book in the market which can satisfy my curiosity about cars,but hav unfortunately,uptill now,found none.Let me explain wat exactly i want..I've been going thru a lotta articles on howstuffworks.com and would love to buy a book which explains the working of automobiles in the same way that it does(i.e in laymans terms)..so,if any of u,knoe of such a book,pls let me know..
peace
jug

veyron1 · 20th August 2006, 02:28

Just check out Hayne's manuals. Try searching for them on E-bay, or buy an Autocar- they're selling the manuals in their shopping section, I think.

If you want more specific/general details, just go to your nearest college bookstore and ask for 3rd sem/4th sem books on automobile engineering, diploma or degree.

For everything else, like general knowledge, you have your magazines...

pillainp · 20th August 2006, 20:48

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Originally Posted by veyron1

For everything else, like general knowledge, you have your magazines...

And....

Where else but this forum

condor · 20th August 2006, 22:43

check this link for some info: http://www.indiacar.com/doityourself/index.htm

ported_head · 20th August 2006, 22:52

Look for AA Book of the Car. Extremely simplified and extensively illustrated. Made my life a lot easier. It's a pretty old book though, of 1980s vintage, look around at second hand stores, you'd get one for pretty cheap.

karlosdeville · 23rd August 2006, 11:55

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Originally Posted by ported_head

Look for AA Book of the Car. Extremely simplified and extensively illustrated. Made my life a lot easier. It's a pretty old book though, of 1980s vintage, look around at second hand stores, you'd get one for pretty cheap.

yeah i agree...its a terrific book, very well illustrated and explained...plus there was a similar one by readers digest (or was that the same? not sure...)

ns_jughead · 23rd August 2006, 15:08

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Originally Posted by ported_head

Look for AA Book of the Car. Extremely simplified and extensively illustrated. Made my life a lot easier. It's a pretty old book though, of 1980s vintage, look around at second hand stores, you'd get one for pretty cheap.

wat xactly is the name...is it "aa book of the car"..?

ssl2uv108 · 24th August 2006, 16:55

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Originally Posted by ns_jughead

wat xactly is the name...is it "aa book of the car"..?

if u know anybody in mumbai who can send it to you, ask them to try at the University of Mumbai footpath on the Kala Ghoda side of the road.

harsh87 · 27th August 2006, 21:26

Try
Automotive Mechanics
by
Anglin and Crouse
It is the best with every bit info you need bout how cars work
suspension , braking, engine ,electricals et al

ns_jughead · 27th August 2006, 23:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by harsh87

Try
Automotive Mechanics
by
Anglin and Crouse
It is the best with every bit info you need bout how cars work
suspension , braking, engine ,electricals et al

do u have any idea where i can find it?

vinces · 28th August 2006, 11:10

Problem with car books is that technology moves faster than the book publishing world... mostly in the fuel injection system. Open the hood of two Indicas (different years of manufacture) and you get two different lay outs of engines. What with CRDi and MPFI and CRDe...
Some day in the furture, one might need a PhD to me a car mechanic!!!

Samurai · 4th December 2008, 17:39

This is based on Behram's recommendation.

Bosch Automotive Handbook: Robert Bosch Gmbh: Buy in India: Book Review

Is this a good website to order the book?

Astleviz · 4th December 2008, 18:12

You may also want to check out The Car Maintenance Bibles

It's a good place to start with, they have pretty comprehensive writeups with illustrations and animations to explain how engines, transmissions, suspensions, brakes etc. work.

While it is not a substitute for the bosch manual, I found this site quite useful to get a hang of the automobile basics.

arunforu1 · 4th December 2008, 18:43

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Originally Posted by ns_jughead

do u have any idea where i can find it?

crouse & anglin is a very good book, will tell you all about basics of Automobile working & repair.

try any engineering book store its easily available. Try automobile engineering by Dr. N k giri. Its also a good book.

19th August 2006, 23:26	#1
ns_jughead Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 7 Thanked: 0 Times	Wanted : Book to understand cars better i've been lookin for a book in the market which can satisfy my curiosity about cars,but hav unfortunately,uptill now,found none.Let me explain wat exactly i want..I've been going thru a lotta articles on howstuffworks.com and would love to buy a book which explains the working of automobiles in the same way that it does(i.e in laymans terms)..so,if any of u,knoe of such a book,pls let me know.. peace jug
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20th August 2006, 02:28	#2
veyron1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,424 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	Just check out Hayne's manuals. Try searching for them on E-bay, or buy an Autocar- they're selling the manuals in their shopping section, I think. If you want more specific/general details, just go to your nearest college bookstore and ask for 3rd sem/4th sem books on automobile engineering, diploma or degree. For everything else, like general knowledge, you have your magazines...
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condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,864 Thanked: 16,013 Times View My Garage	check this link for some info: http://www.indiacar.com/doityourself/index.htm Last edited by condor : 20th August 2006 at 22:45.
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20th August 2006, 22:52	#5
ported_head Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 20 Times	Look for AA Book of the Car. Extremely simplified and extensively illustrated. Made my life a lot easier. It's a pretty old book though, of 1980s vintage, look around at second hand stores, you'd get one for pretty cheap.
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27th August 2006, 21:26	#9
harsh87 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 169 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	Try Automotive Mechanics by Anglin and Crouse It is the best with every bit info you need bout how cars work suspension , braking, engine ,electricals et al
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28th August 2006, 11:10	#11
vinces Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Goa Posts: 23 Thanked: 0 Times	Problem with car books is that technology moves faster than the book publishing world... mostly in the fuel injection system. Open the hood of two Indicas (different years of manufacture) and you get two different lay outs of engines. What with CRDi and MPFI and CRDe... Some day in the furture, one might need a PhD to me a car mechanic!!!
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4th December 2008, 17:39	#12
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,826 Thanked: 45,514 Times View My Garage	This is based on Behram's recommendation. Bosch Automotive Handbook: Robert Bosch Gmbh: Buy in India: Book Review Is this a good website to order the book?
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4th December 2008, 18:12	#13
Astleviz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Panjim, Goa Posts: 370 Thanked: 174 Times	You may also want to check out The Car Maintenance Bibles It's a good place to start with, they have pretty comprehensive writeups with illustrations and animations to explain how engines, transmissions, suspensions, brakes etc. work. While it is not a substitute for the bosch manual, I found this site quite useful to get a hang of the automobile basics.
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