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Applying TPM Principles to Keep Your Vehicle Healthy, Safe, and Reliable
Written in a clear, friendly style, this book empowers drivers to make better maintenance decisions, save money, and extend their car's life—while also exploring safe tuning strategies for those who want extra performance without sacrificing reliability.
Whether you're a new car owner, a tuning enthusiast, or an experienced technician, you'll gain the confidence to care for your vehicle the right way.
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About the Book
The Essential Car Owner's Guide: Practical Tips, Smart Maintenance & Cost-Saving Insights
By Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman
Owning a car is more than just driving—it's about keeping it reliable, safe, and cost-efficient for years to come. In this comprehensive guide, Professor Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman shares practical advice every car owner should know, from routine maintenance and smart upgrades to avoiding costly dealer myths like "lifetime fluids."
Inside this book, you'll discover:
✅ The truth about CVT and automatic gearbox oil—when to change it and how to avoid expensive failures
✅ Engine care basics: spark plugs, air filters, oils, and additives explained clearly
✅ Smart car care tips: protecting tires, body paint, dashboard, leather, and trim
✅ Battery health hacks—how to easily monitor your battery with simple tools
✅ ECU remapping and tuning chips: what's safe, what's risky
✅ Performance insights: aftermarket filters, friction modifiers, and spark plug types—what really works, what's just hype
✅ Cost comparisons: rebuild vs. replace for critical components
✅ Easy-to-follow checklists and appendices for everyday maintenance and safe tuning
Written in a clear, friendly style, this book empowers drivers to make better maintenance decisions, save money, and extend their car's life—while also exploring safe tuning strategies for those who want extra performance without sacrificing reliability.
Whether you're a new car owner, a tuning enthusiast, or an experienced technician, you'll gain the confidence to care for your vehicle the right way.
Take control of your car's future today—drive smarter, spend less, and enjoy peace of mind.
About the Author
Internationally Recognized Lean Expert Dr. MHA Soliman is a Lecturer in Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at the American University in Cairo, an Executive Advisor and a member of the Advisory Committee of the IEOM International Society. He brings decades of academic and consulting experience and is recognized as a leading expert in organizational performance, institutional transformation for total quality systems, and the quality of public services.
He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications and works as an executive consultant, author, and researcher specializing in management, continuous improvement, and service development.
Founder of Personal Lean Publications (personal-lean.org) and author of multiple engineering and operations management books published since 2013.
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