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very frustrating
Disappointed with this & all Chilton car books. If you are a complete beginner , the explanations & pictures are not clear enough to make you feel comfortable.
Helpful Information
This book has saved me $$$ many times.Although it is not in depth as a Factory service manual.It is money well spent!

Chilton's Honda Civic and Del Sol 1996-00 Repair Manual
Adequate for simple repairs and a general understanding of the cars covered, Chilton manuals are a cheap alternative to buying the "real" shop manual. Unfortunately, for whatever the reason, they are fraught with errors and omissions. Wiring diagrams may not be correct, and often simple step by step instructions are unclear. I have had Chilton's manuals for several of the many cars that I have owned and I often swear at them more than I swear by them. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Automotive    2. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    3. Foreign Auto And Light Truck Repair    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Honda Civic automobile    6. Maintenance and repair    7. Transportation    8. Automotive (motor mechanic) skills    9. Transportation / Automotive / General    10. Vehicle workshop manuals   

Reviews (7)

Great info/instruction, difficult to locate subject
We haven't completely dived into any major repairs, but have referenced this book for information about fixing the horn, fixing electrical wiring that's been noodled around with and tune-up specs, etc...So far it has provided enough detail, that is easily understood.It does seem to assume some prior vehicle mechanical knowledge or experience.My only complaint has been the lack of an index....sometimes it's difficult to locate your topic.The book is divided into 8-9 sections, each section has a table of contents....but when you're looking for something small, you have to guess which category it might fall into -- then read the table of contents to see which subheading it might be under...and if you don't see it in the tables of contents, you have to scan the sections.

Volkswagen offical service manual
very detailed lots of photos showing how to install and work on your particular car.Would recommend it to anyone with a volkswagen.

Most important book for beetle repair!!
The only way to go is factory information. You get it all wiring and diagrams of anything to do with your vw!! A+++++ ... Read more

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auto service manuel, 1995-2000 by chilton automotive
Excellent comprehensive and detailed book for a novice or professional. Great diagrams of all systems. You must have some knowledge of how an automobile functions, but if you do this is the book ... Read more

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Bemtley Saab 900 16 Valve Official Service Manual 1985 through 1993
It is a great manual and is what I've come to expect from all Bentley publications.

Just the book I needed
Just the book I needed to maintain my SAAB 900, clear and full of valuable information

Strictly for the pro
As the description clearly indicates, this is the service manual for professionals. Period. It's as dry and detailed as as you would expect prose written by swedish auto engineers to be. There is nothing to read, no anecdotes nor unofficial tips or fixes. Use it if you are a black belt in mechanics or keep it in the trunk for the day a mechanic who doesn't know your car has to work on it. A buy for pros and for those who want to keep their vintage Saab for posterity. ... Read more

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Reviews (8)

Pretty disappointing
I bought this book to help with some work I wanted to do on my Girlfriend's FWD Subaru Legacy. I highly recommend finding another book.
Don't Buy a Chilton's Subaru Legacy Manual
This book has errors of omission and commission.It will contradict itself from one section to the next, and doesn't portray information in a coherent format.I have learned to regard the guidance given in the book with a certain amount of skepticism.Only recommend this book if you absolutely cannot find anything else.

Worse than worthless
This manual is garbage.I've tried to use it for three separate jobs onmy 96 Legacy and every time it has proven worthless.The latest exampleconcerns the camshaft position sensor.The manual lists trouble codes thatwould confirm the diagnosis, but lacks sufficient info to get the car todisplay the codes. The book gives only a vague arrow in the generaldirection of the sensor location.It details the steps to remove thetiming belt in order to change the sensor on the Legacy.As I look at it,and as my mechanic assures me, the sensor can be removed and replaced on a96 Legacy without disassembling anything else.Worse than worthless, thisbook would have me spending hours on a 2 minute job!Read more

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solid rear axle only
This book is useless for anything other than info about setting up solid rear axle systems. everything else in this book is either incomplete or filled with editing errors. A whole book about chassis engineering etc that at no point whatsoever mentions Ackerman angle is unbelievable. Mr. Adams says that to find the C of G position is difficult so he doesnt tell us how he tells us to assume where it is based on other cars hhhmmm Then how come in race and rally car source book mr staniforth explains how in less than a page. Save your money or buy staniforths book and see how its really done

There are much better options
Despite the title, it's mainly focused on suspension design and tuning. It has some useful stuff, but nothing you can't find in many other books, and there are some basic errors on it.
Brilliant!
This book is brilliant! It is so informative and has taught me so much. The language is very easy to understand for the average bloke! What a great buy!!! My son and I are building a race car for speedway and I highly recommend this book to blokes who are setting up a car to go racing! ... Read more

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Great history of the 911
Although it doesn't have the technical details of Frere's "911 Story", I think for most of us this is a better overall book. I also recommend Leffingwell's "Porsche Legends". If you are a Porsche 911 fan, this is well worth having.

5 stars but...
..only if you are interested in a pictorial evolution of the 911. The pictures inside are awesome and they are not to be found on the internet. The supplementary text is comprehensive and very informative and the book is readable throughout.
Porsche Perfection
This is it! The most comprehensive Porsche 911 publication to date.The photographs are amazing and the background information is very accurate.
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fuses panel
I 'll like to know the location of the fuses panel of the 300sl mercedes benz ... Read more

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Easy to understand in plain english!
This will teach most (non-electrician by trade) people many useful things that will make their trips more enjoyable.(reduce operator error).

Easy-to-understand information for do-it-yourselfers
Bought book to help plan an RV electrical system upgrade and it more than met my expectations. Found the book fairly easy to understand with a wealth of specific information about the "whys" and "wherefores" of wire, fuses, circuits, batteries, battery charging, electrical loads, etc. Author also includes a wealth of technical info for tech types who want greater detail.

Moeller's "RV Electrical Systems" a Live Wire!
As the co-author of "RV Boondocking Basics--A Guide to Living Without Utility Hookups" (available on Amazon) I not only have read, but keep on my active RV bookshelf the Moellers' tome.It's thick, but covers a wide variety of important topics that all RVers, not just "do it yourselfers" need to be aware of.
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Subjects:  1. Automotive - General    2. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    3. Automotive Electrical Systems    4. Camping    5. Electric equipment    6. General    7. Recreational Vehicles (Engineering Aspects)    8. Recreational vehicles    9. Transportation    10. Travel - General    11. Automotive (motor mechanic) skills    12. Sports & Recreation / General   

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This book DOES cover the AllTrac models
While not the best (compared to the Factory Manual, aka "BGB" (Big Green Book)), it is better than the Haynes manual for the ST16x and ST18x celica models because it covers all the models, including the rare AllTrac (AWD Turbo) models, the ST165 and ST185.The Haynes covers the FWD Celicas only.This is an important point to make, as I have an AllTrac and the Haynes does not help me at all.Also, this book has a lot more information than the Haynes-- even the thickness (page numbers) comparison should tell you that.For a maintenance/DIY manual, this is something you want to have, especially considering that the next best manual is the official factory manual (BGB) which will cost you about $100 and possible waiting for special order from the dealer.

Good manual
Has all the info I need, haven't found any inaccuracies yet. Some information is not TOO easy to find but it's hard to think of things that are NOT covered. Especially has a complete set of wiring diagrams, although an index for those 220 pages of wiring diagrams would have been nice! I made my own, after getting tired of browsing every time.

A Title for your review
Mostly useful. Sometimes inaccurate. Some important things missing. ... Read more

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One of the best
I've owned a '98' V70 for over six years now and I do all the work myself. I bought this book recently to see if it was any good. I was hoping it would fill in a few gaps that the other books left. After using it for several months now I can say that this is THE book to have for your early 98-99 V70. No other DIY book that I have compares. It's layed out really well. The pictures are excellent. The text is superb. Get it!

A Typical Haynes Manual
This hardback is not as described in the other review.It includes the usual information of Haynes manuals which means that it covers almost everything the home mechanic will perform including engine teardown photos and details.Haynes leaves out repairs that are expert level and the determined mechanic can find information on these repairs if desired.
NOT SO GOOD VOLVO REPAIR MANUAL
VERY DISSAPOINTING MANUAL
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Good book for those just buying their first jeep.
Good book for those just buying their first jeep.

You can find better ones
Not a good book, not specialized in anything, when it actualy get to the poind of the explanation/suggestion it direct you to a local dealer (well thanks a lot) To all TJ/YJ owners
Even though the newest edition says it has been updated to include up to the 1999 model, information on the YJ/TJ Wranglers is slim at best. It is only two stars for all YJ/TJ owners. This is s true CJ or classic Jeep owner book and has much info on those models. A lot info in this book is too basic. It needs severe updating for the newer models. I would rate it a four star for any CJ owner. ... Read more

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Oh, it'll do what you need it to!
The NG900 Haynes manual was a constant companion when I had my car.It is full of information and pictures (though some of poor black and white quality).It provides good step by step detail for doing just about anything you would routinely need to do.Does it cover everything?Nope.The car used was a naturally aspirated 2.3l and not a 2.0 turbo, which is the more popular model.Therefore, a few things are just slightly different and a few things aren't covered in as great a depth as you may want.However, over all, this manual is priceless.It is a UK version, but everything is pretty much applicable for left-hand-drive cars.Now I need Haynes to come out w/ a 9-5 manual! ... Read more

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For obsessive bike collectors, mechanics, or framebuilders.
The edition of "The Data Book" that I own has all of its text--what little there is--in Japanese. The book is almost all pictures, all of those line drawings, and most from the late French illustratorDaniel Rebour, the best technical illustrator that the bicycle world hasever been blessed with.I am a professional bike mechanic and an amateurcustom frame builder who reveres French machines of the 40's to the 60's. Most of the illustrations in this book are from 1948 to 1959--where thechronology stops.When I first purchase it, I looked through it severaltimes aday, now it's kind of a security blanket and in- spiration that Igrab after a hard day in the shop or before tackling a tough frame repairon one of my days off.The cyclist without a long time in the sport willread this and be shocked at the "nothing new under the sun"feeling the book will bring on.Anatomically kind saddles?Since the turnof the (last) century.Shock forks? 1935. Internally routed cables? 40'sand 50's. What can I say; no text and drawings only, and it has somethingto interest every cyclist. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cycling - General    2. Sports & Recreation    3. Transportation    4. 20th century    5. Automotive technology    6. Bicycles and bicycling    7. Europe    8. History of engineering & technology    9. Road & motor vehicles: general interest    10. c 1800 to c 1900   

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Subjects:  1. Engineering - Mechanical    2. Gasoline Engines    3. Machine Design    4. Power Resources    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Technology    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Two-stroke cycle engine    9. Automotive technology    10. Engines & power transmission    11. Technology / Engineering / Mechanical   

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Adequate. No more - no less.
It's perfect for undergraduate one semester course on internal combustion engines. Theory is straightforward and just adequate - no excess and no scarce. Examples are on modern updated engines, what catches studentsinterest. ... Read more

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Generic Title Here
Some of the best aspects of this book are: A) Many detailed color pictures that help keep interest and foster understanding B) Much more detailed than most how a car works book C) Set up as a school textbook, with ASE questions and summaries D) The author gets right to the point
Modern Automotive Technology
I read this book as part of a college class, I enjoyed the detail and step-by-step education it gave. The ASE Review questions and chapter review helped pin point areas that needed more study. Two negative points I should tell you about there is no answers to the review questions in this book and no NATF Outline for areas you need to know per (ASE) areas of knollege, (A1-A8). For a Basic to Mid Level education in Auto Mechanics this book covered what was needed. In this Day of buying alot of books to get an education. Buying one well rounded book Helped keep the money in my pocket.

Informitive and detailed
This book is great for the beginner or the semi-experienced.There is a lot of useful information and detail.Some aspects are outdated but overall the book is very accurate.Keep in mind this is a textbook and it reads like one.However, if auto mechanics is your interest then you should have no problem enjoying this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Automobiles    2. Automotive    3. Automotive - Repair & Maintenance    4. Automotive Maintenance And Repair    5. Design and construction    6. Engineering - Automotive    7. Maintenance and repair    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Transportation    10. Vocational