Lawana Neemann: http://www.haynes.com/repairmanualsI have used these for all my car/ truck repair needs. You can buy online or go to a local pep boys or auto zone to pick one up. hope this helps! I just looked up the kia rondo, turns out they do not have a book on that specific car. :(...Show more
Troy Monsivais: i understand what your saying. that,s why i do a good bit myself. just get a haynes or chilton book on your car and a good set of tools and start to work. there are plenty of things you can do. a lot of stuff is self explanatory.
Geraldo Mccalla: the are 2 companies Haynes and Chilton.. Haynes books generally are strictly service manuals, telling you what needs to be done, at witch times but usually not giving you to much info on how to do it. Chilton on the other hand makes repair manuals that will tell you just about everything you need to know.. as for tools you can pick up your basic tool sets at sears [craftsman tools are best for home owners] t! he basics-socket sets {metric and inch]-comonation wrenches metric and inch]-floor jack-jack standscraftsman has put together basic tool sets cost around $300 if i can remember corectly and have about 280 peices...Show more
Toshia Metzker: Buy an maintenance manual for you vehicle like Haynes and read up on the servicing. A lot of it can be done at home. Unfortunatly these days though the cars need more and more special tools ( to keep you visiting the main dealers) but I would definatly invest in a manual
Coleen Carignan: I would go to your Kia dealer and see if there is a Kia shop manual available for your vehicle. I find the Haynes and Chilton manuals to be vague in some areas. You'll also need some tools like a good socket set, various pliers, pry bar, dead blow hammer, torque wrench. When I started off working on cars, I bought a good socket set and bought tools as I needed them to perform the various jobs.You should be able to do: engine oil change, tr! ansmission fluid and filter change, brake service, bleed brake! fluid, change air filter/spark plugs to start off....Show more
Sherrill Botting: you bought a Hummer and now you are strapped on maint.? It all comes under the orig. heading of 'if you have to ask the price, you cant afford it!' Best suggestions.. check your warranty and if it is allowed. a) Change your oil every other month - if you drove it a lot or not. You dont need synthetic oil.. just keep it fresh (if its brown leave it down - if its black send it back). b) Keep your tires in good shape.. Yeah.. you are supposed to be able do drive to hell and back with those, but you better have the name of a dealership in Hell if you plan to do that because the road there sucks. Tires tell you if your wheels need work as well as how your rubber is holding up. c) Check to see if there are 3d party tune up chips that improve performance and mileage. Not everyone drives the same so adjusting the car to your drivng habits may save on the wear and tear factor as well as other exp! enses. good luck.. ....Show more
Bob Pucella: There are repair manuals that are a great help to DIY maintenance and repairs. Just go by an auto parts store or Walmart and pick up a vehicle specific repair manual and dig in.
Oscar Wieland: Reading comprehension is the best tool you can have. Honestly asses your level of automotive acumen and purchase some reading material. Don't really know a timing belt from a serpentine belt? Then start with one of the "dummies" or "complete Idiots" guides. No offense, these are well written books that create a general foundation of knowledge. From there you can source a repair manual for your make and model. Inside you will find recommended fluids and other important reference values for your car. Maintenance schedules, procedures and pictures to guide you. These manuals even assume an average level of ability and make recommendations on when to seek a specialist for difficult repairs. The "factory" shop manual may assume trai! ning and tools that only dealer trained mechanics have access to so the! se may be of limited use for us mere mortals. Armed with some book knowledge and a basic tool kit there are many simple tasks you can perform on your own to save some cash. Two bits of advice for you.May take several attempts [Found in a Haynes manual]A mans got to know his limits [Clint Eastwood movie line]...Show more
Everette Rovinsky: WALK, RIDE A BIKE, or TAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION! I had the same issue, and two years later, I have so much more money in my pocket, piece of mind and a guilt-free conscience (read 'Lives Per Gallon' about the health effects of driving - just the first chapter is enough to make you decide whether to keep killing (driving) or to make the right choice.)
Claudio Drullard: Unfortunately, since the early 80's, car manufacturers have made it a point to cut off the ease of maintenance of cars and trucks. So the day of the backyard shade tree mechanic are pretty much over. Even though the engines and transmissions are basically the sam! e as they always where, the technology of computers has been placed in everything now. Even your mom and pop garages must invest in buying the high priced electronic readers to hook up to the many different makes of cars and trucks now.You can however by a Haines Manual. These are books for the common car owner that cover everything needed to repair the car you have. Napa, Auto Zone, Pep Boys, O' Rielly's all carry them and if they do not have the specific year and modle of your car they can order one in. The books are extremely handy and come with pictures and trouble shooting charts to aid you through diagnostic processes. They are @ $30 but well worth the money! At least with the manual you can fix everything that is fixable at your level and if it goes beyond your ability then you can take it to the shop....Show more
Charissa Bichsel: I'm curious seeking wisdom. Do you live in a city where you are close to public transportation? I live in Wisconsin. If I want t! o go anywhere or help out my wife, a car is a necessity.
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