Automotive Books


The Physics of NASCAR: How to Make Steel + Gas + Rubber = SpeedThe Physics of NASCAR: How to Make Steel + Gas + Rubber = Speed
Best Price: $14.00
I found the book very informative. I know the sport well but found the book going into details...
Toyota TalentToyota Talent
Best Price: $13.88
Information on the Toyota Production System has been widely available for over 30 years - yet,...
Build Your Own Electric VehicleBuild Your Own Electric Vehicle
Best Price: $11.55
I liked this book a lot, it reads well, it provides the "how to" information in the...
Engine Management: Advanced TuningEngine Management: Advanced Tuning
Best Price: $15.62
This book is very well written and easy to understand and follow. It starts out explaining the...
The Turnaround Kid: What I Learned Rescuing America's Most Troubled CompaniesThe Turnaround Kid: What I Learned Rescuing America's Most Troubled Companies
Best Price: $17.13
For the past thirty years, Steve Miller has done the messy, unpleasant work of salvaging...


Toyota Production System: Beyond Large-Scale ProductionToyota Production System: Beyond Large-Scale Production
Best Price: $41.04
A "must read" for anyone in manufacturing. It is the basis for all modern...
Maximum Boost: Designing, Testing, and Installing Turbocharger Systems (Engineering and Performance)Maximum Boost: Designing, Testing, and Installing Turbocharger Systems (Engineering and Performance)
Best Price: $21.00
There is some good theory in this book, but it is sparse. I feel this book is more an...
BMW 3 Series (E46) Service Manual: 1999-2005BMW 3 Series (E46) Service Manual: 1999-2005
Best Price: $81.87
Bentley publishes the best service manuals for the DIYer. This book is essential if you want to...
The Cobra in the Barn: Great Stories of Automotive ArchaeologyThe Cobra in the Barn: Great Stories of Automotive Archaeology
Best Price: $16.05
Highly Recommended book - I'm happy to add it to my collection of classic car books as one of...
Mini Cooper Service Manual: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Cooper, Cooper S, including ConvertibleMini Cooper Service Manual: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Cooper, Cooper S, including Convertible
Best Price: $75.57
This product is the best available for the job. The book is exactly what i wanted and will save...


How Toyota Became #1: Leadership Lessons from the World's Greatest Car CompanyHow Toyota Became #1: Leadership Lessons from the World's Greatest Car Company
Best Price: $12.79
The subtitle of this book, "Leadership Lessons from the World's Greatest Car Company",...
Street TurbochargingHP1488: Design, Fabrication, Installation, and Tuning of High-Performance Street Turbocharger SystemsStreet TurbochargingHP1488: Design, Fabrication, Installation, and Tuning of High-Performance Street Turbocharger Systems
Best Price: $11.81
Mr Warner has written a very good, thorough and educational Turbocharging book here. It is...
How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems (Motorbooks Workshop)How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems (Motorbooks Workshop)
Best Price: $15.78
Very good book for begginers and up. Starts off with the basics of electronics, electron theory...
The Bicycle Wheel 3rd EditionThe Bicycle Wheel 3rd Edition
Best Price: $23.75
Despite Jobst Brandt's engineering background, the book is written in a pleasent, easy to...
Custom Auto InteriorsCustom Auto Interiors
Best Price: $15.99
I finally decided to do something about the half-disintegrated and shockingly smelly interior of...

Chassis Engineering HP1055Chassis Engineering HP1055
Best Price: $11.88
This book is a great early step in understanding suspensions. No one book can tell you how to...
Engine Builder's HandbookEngine Builder's Handbook
Best Price: $11.80
Very dissappointed in the detail provided on engine rebuilding. I did not learn a single new...
Mazda Miata MX- 5 Performance ProjectsMazda Miata MX- 5 Performance Projects
Best Price: $13.42
This book is great for anyone who intends to do repair on their Miata. Much clearer instructions...
Automotive Technician Certification Test Preparation ManualAutomotive Technician Certification Test Preparation Manual
Best Price: $45.92
I just did the tests, 4 per night which wasn't too bright, plus I'm not a mechanic, but we'll...
RV Electrical Systems: A Basic Guide to Troubleshooting, Repairing and ImprovementRV Electrical Systems: A Basic Guide to Troubleshooting, Repairing and Improvement
Best Price: $13.49
This publication provides a good overall view. Unfortunately for my situation it did not address...

Race Car Vehicle Dynamics (R146)Race Car Vehicle Dynamics (R146)
Best Price: $93.95
Absolutely outstanding and well structured. Gives a proper understanding of the fundamental...
ZOOM: The Global Race to Fuel the Car of the FutureZOOM: The Global Race to Fuel the Car of the Future
Best Price: $10.99
"Zoom: the Global Race to Fuel the Car of the Future" is a pretty good book. It reads...
How to Rebuild Your Small-Block ChevyHow to Rebuild Your Small-Block Chevy
Best Price: $11.91
After years of reading, and turning wrenches I think this is the best so far. Not only for...
How To Design Cars Like a ProHow To Design Cars Like a Pro
Best Price: $14.55
Yes quite an interesting book......sadly its not quite as easy as the book says, but interesting...
Small Engine Care & Repair: A step-by-step guide to maintaining your small engine (Briggs & Stratton)Small Engine Care & Repair: A step-by-step guide to maintaining your small engine (Briggs & Stratton)
Best Price: $10.21
FAST SHIPPING. BOUGHT IT FOR MY HUSBAND AND HE IS PLEASED WITH THE INFORMATION. IT IS A BASIC...

Auto Math Handbook HPAuto Math Handbook HP
Best Price: $11.91
Been around a long time, this book is a quality reference for the mechanic or junkie who wants a...
Volvo 240 Service Manual 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993: Dl, Gl, Turbo 240, 240Dl, 240Gl, 240Se (Volvo Workshop Manuals)Volvo 240 Service Manual 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993: Dl, Gl, Turbo 240, 240Dl, 240Gl, 240Se (Volvo Workshop Manuals)
Best Price: $32.25
Bentley manuals are by far the best when it comes to back yard mechanic manuals. Coupled...
Audel  Millwrights and Mechanics GuideAudel Millwrights and Mechanics Guide
Best Price: $26.53
I bought this book new about thirty years ago. It was $11 then, if I remember right. I ordered...
Four-Stroke Performance Tuning 3rd ed: A practical guideFour-Stroke Performance Tuning 3rd ed: A practical guide
Best Price: $23.07
The information in this book goes above and beyond what most others do. I have read it twice...
Volkswagen Official Service Manual Super Beetle, Beetle and Karmann Ghia 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979Volkswagen Official Service Manual Super Beetle, Beetle and Karmann Ghia 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
Best Price: $25.74
In response to the first review. If you are to stupid to take an engine out of a VW please do...

How To Restore Classic Farmall Tractors: The Ultimate Do-it-Yourself Guide to Rebuilding and RestoringHow To Restore Classic Farmall Tractors: The Ultimate Do-it-Yourself Guide to Rebuilding and Restoring
Best Price: $18.97
I bought this for a friend that is restoring a 1944 Farmall that he drove as a kid. i did quite...
Saab 900 (October 1993-98) Service and Repair Manual (Haynes Service and Repair Manuals)Saab 900 (October 1993-98) Service and Repair Manual (Haynes Service and Repair Manuals)
Best Price: $25.77
This manual was obviously written for the UK. There is lot of information but they omit things...
The Machine That Changed the World : The Story of Lean ProductionThe Machine That Changed the World : The Story of Lean Production
This book, though a revolutionary look at manufacturing (especially when it first came out) and...
John Lingenfelter on Modifying SB Chevy EnginesJohn Lingenfelter on Modifying SB Chevy Engines
Best Price: $5.00
A good general review of smallblock chevy engine building John Lingenfelter on Modifying SB...
Volkswagen Passat Service Manual: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 1.8L Turbo, 2.8L V6, 4.0L W8 including Wagon and 4MotionVolkswagen Passat Service Manual: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 1.8L Turbo, 2.8L V6, 4.0L W8 including Wagon and 4Motion
Best Price: $81.87
The step by step instuctions in this book are easy enough for anyone to be able to do minor...

Troubleshooting and Repair of Diesel EnginesTroubleshooting and Repair of Diesel Engines
Best Price: $16.52
Harness the Latest Tools and Techniques for Troubleshooting and Repairing Virtually Any Diesel...
Toyota Corolla and Geo/Chev Prizm Auto Repair Manual 93-02 (Haynes Manuals)Toyota Corolla and Geo/Chev Prizm Auto Repair Manual 93-02 (Haynes Manuals)
Best Price: $15.35
I wanted to know more about my 2000 Corolla. This book gives you mostly clear instructions on...
BMW Z3 (E36/7)(E36/8) Service Manual:  1996-2002BMW Z3 (E36/7)(E36/8) Service Manual: 1996-2002
Best Price: $75.57
The manual answers my need of knowledge of how to do simple maintenance of my car. I am very...
Racing Engine Builder's HandbookHP1492: How to Build Winning Drag, Circle Track, Marine and Road RacingEnginesRacing Engine Builder's HandbookHP1492: How to Build Winning Drag, Circle Track, Marine and Road RacingEngines
Best Price: $11.71
I bought this book after I bought Engine Builder Handbook from the same author. The book...
Bosch Fuel Injection and Engine Management (Bosch)Bosch Fuel Injection and Engine Management (Bosch)
Best Price: $18.83
So, now you finally know how it is really made.. From the engineers of the systems, this is the...

Toyota Camry and Lexus Es 300 Automotive Repair Manual: Models Covered: All Toyota Camry, Avalon and Camry Solara and Lexus Es 300 Models 1997 through 2001Toyota Camry and Lexus Es 300 Automotive Repair Manual: Models Covered: All Toyota Camry, Avalon and Camry Solara and Lexus Es 300 Models 1997 through 2001
Best Price: $15.67
I remember growing up with these books but have not seen them in a while. When I needed to work...
Haynes Honda Shadow VT600 & 750 Owners Workshop Manual: 1988 thru 2003 (Owners Workshop Manual)Haynes Honda Shadow VT600 & 750 Owners Workshop Manual: 1988 thru 2003 (Owners Workshop Manual)
Best Price: $18.22
Exceptionally clear pictures and caption makes the backbone of this book. I was positively...
Bosch Automotive HandbookBosch Automotive Handbook
Best Price: $32.47
For anyone in the automotive industry or any engineering related field this book covers many...
Porsche 911 Performance HandbookPorsche 911 Performance Handbook
Best Price: $14.92
Bruce Anderson takes his 30+ years of Porsche experience and distills it down to one relatively...
Big-block mopar enginesBig-block mopar engines
Best Price: $10.99
I ordered this book for my son. However he is a mechanic and already knew most of the things...

Fuel from Water: Energy Independence with Hydrogen, 11th EditionFuel from Water: Energy Independence with Hydrogen, 11th Edition
Best Price: $15.75
Excellent reference source for detailed factual record of progress in the utilization of...
Hot Rodder's Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Dream Machine (Motorbooks Workshop)Hot Rodder's Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Dream Machine (Motorbooks Workshop)
Best Price: $18.46
Must have to read (or do) a lot of the old school type customizing for cars. Very complete. Well...
Saab 900 16 Valve Service Manual: 1985-1993/Including All Turbo Spg, and All Convertible (Saab Part No. P/N 02 16 861)Saab 900 16 Valve Service Manual: 1985-1993/Including All Turbo Spg, and All Convertible (Saab Part No. P/N 02 16 861)
Best Price: $37.77
If you are sick of the Saab 900, you need this book to understand the exclusive technics of this...
The Car Design Yearbook 6: The Definitive Annual Guide to All New Concept and Production Cars Worldwide (Car Design Yearbook)The Car Design Yearbook 6: The Definitive Annual Guide to All New Concept and Production Cars Worldwide (Car Design Yearbook)
Best Price: $28.19
A very good book. Covers allmost all new important car design worldwide. The pictures/photos are...
Subaru Legacy, 1990-1998: Includes Legacy Outback and Legacy Brighton (Haynes Manuals)Subaru Legacy, 1990-1998: Includes Legacy Outback and Legacy Brighton (Haynes Manuals)
Best Price: $15.60
I have not done as much work as I might have liked, so I have opened the book relatively little....

Audi A6 Service Manual: 1998-2004; includes A6, allroad quattro, S6, RS6Audi A6 Service Manual: 1998-2004; includes A6, allroad quattro, S6, RS6
Best Price: $62.97
Book has great diagrams. This is not a repair manual but a reference manual. My model is a...
Automotive Technology: A Systems ApproachAutomotive Technology: A Systems Approach
Best Price: $64.09
This is based on the older published version but with updated material like newer ignition and...
Carroll Smith's Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners and Plumbing Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop)Carroll Smith's Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners and Plumbing Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop)
Best Price: $16.14
This book is VERY good, it's informative, comprehensive, fun to read and goes a long way to...
Toyota Pickups and 4-Runner, 1979-1995 (Haynes Manuals)Toyota Pickups and 4-Runner, 1979-1995 (Haynes Manuals)
Best Price: $11.95
I found a lot of the information useful in this manual, but it was lacking detail that would...
Formula 1 Technical Analysis 2006-07 (Formula 1 Technical Analysis)Formula 1 Technical Analysis 2006-07 (Formula 1 Technical Analysis)
Best Price: $24.98
I've been reading these books since the late 90's and I don't get bored. Giorgio Piola does an...

Honda Accord Automotive Repair Manual : Models Covered, All Honda Accord Models 1994 Thru 1997 (Haynes Auto Repair Manual Series)Honda Accord Automotive Repair Manual : Models Covered, All Honda Accord Models 1994 Thru 1997 (Haynes Auto Repair Manual Series)
Best Price: $13.75
I wish I could have access to the info the 'professionals' have on the torques and specifics of...
BMW 5 Series (E34) Service Manual: 1989-1995 (BMW)BMW 5 Series (E34) Service Manual: 1989-1995 (BMW)
Best Price: $50.37
Bentley has a solution to every problem your car could ever have, and then it tells you step by...
How to Custom Paint Your Car (Motorbooks Workshop)How to Custom Paint Your Car (Motorbooks Workshop)
Best Price: $15.85
This book answered alot of questions I had when I painted my hot rod. The book is written in a...
  
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