After reading another's review of The Pep Boys Auto Guide To Car Care And Maintenance ...I "Googled" this book. Parts of it are available for free on-line, if you have a Google mail account.
It teaches you the basics, from what I can see - right down to "How to pump gas." (Some states are still full service - i.e. New Jersey & Oregon according to the book. Lucky b********.) Everyone should know the basics about their car. Examples: Engine size; is it a 4 cyl. or 6 cyl.? What size tires does my car take? What weight of oil does my car take?
Since I was at times either an asst. mgr. or...