Road & Track Illustrated Automotive Dictionary

• How Cars Work
• Auto Repair For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
• Popular Mechanics Complete Car Care Manual: Updated & Expanded
• Car Hacks & Mods For Dummies
• How to Repair Your Car (Motorbooks Workshop)

Two decades ago, John Dinkel provided tens of thousands of auto journalists, enthusiasts, and car owners with the most comprehensive, indispensable automotive reference of its time. Now, the author has revised and updated that work, including current advances in technology, to create the new standard in automotive references.

With over twice the number of definitions and three times the illustrations of the original Auto Dictionary, this book will be the first source you turn to when answering an automotive-related question. If you need to know the difference between RON and MON octane ratings, or how a "coupe" differs from a two-door sedan, or want to know just what "bump steer" really is, turn to The Automotive Dictionary.

Written in a clear, concise style, The Road & Track Illustrated Automotive Dictionary offers explanation of all things automotive, from basic items like shock absorbers and backfires, to the complex functioning of fuel injection and antilock braking systems. Whether you're a hard-core enthusiast or you just want to know what your mechanic is doing to your car, The Road & Track Illustrated Automotive Dictionary is the key automotive reference for your bookshelf.

This is one of the better automotive texts that I have picked up. It is one of my personal favorites and comes highly recommended. The information is well presented with detailed explanations and pictures to further illustrate certain points. This is not a fix it/repair style manual; it is meant to be a "side-kick" for such a book.

The answers are concise and easy reading. Actually you would find it at "Ap". Anyone who needs to know the facts. For some reason the A in A pillar is not considered a word. It is a great reference to look up stuff as you are reading a manual, hell, even an issue of Road and Track. In "A pillar" I would assume you would find the definition at the start of A. It is well laid out in the Dictionary, with figures that could explain it on its own.

This is for definitions, not fixing anything. I always look for definitions of the Miller Cycle, because it is a simple process yet the first time I read it in Bosch's Automotive Handbook, it was confusing. Anyway kudos to John Dinkel it is an excellent book. I just found out what the difference is between an A pillar, B pillar, and a C pillar is, well lets say it clarified things :) That does bring up one interesting thing.

A simple easy to understand explination of a complex subject. Not required reading for engineers but if a machanic has you bamboozled this book could help.