I agree, and for me, I don't always have it printed off the web (details), or my laptop while I am working on the cars. The manual can lay right there with me, and I don't have to worry about breaking the manual.bill said:
haynes vs chilton
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Both suck. I have both for my malibu and both are really lacking in info, schematics, and details. They are meant for the beginner and very basic of maintenance. I bought the factory body and chassis manual that contains all the information you could ever need and you'll know your car inside and out.
Now with my 71' Roadrunner, I located a re-print body and chassis manual a couple weeks ago and have fore-gone searching for a chiltons or haynes. The internet on the internet is very helpful, but there is a greater risk of getting the wrong information as opposed to what is from the factory.
Now with my 71' Roadrunner, I located a re-print body and chassis manual a couple weeks ago and have fore-gone searching for a chiltons or haynes. The internet on the internet is very helpful, but there is a greater risk of getting the wrong information as opposed to what is from the factory.
Using the internet for information just requires you have some common sense and use more than one source to confirm a fact. Sometimes people read one post by somebody miles away and take what they say as the gospel. Anyway the service manual would be a great choice. Anybody know of a company that reprints or are they all dealer only?
The guy I recently purchased the reprint manual for my roadrunner is a private seller. Most of the time you can find people on ebay selling the reprints.
I prefer the Haynes manuals. It's probably only because its what i first used and have stuck with. I only usually use them for torque specs or random odd things though. I've got 1 for all 6 cars and probably spent about $30 all together with buying them on ebay and craigslist. It's just nice to have sitting there in the garage if i ever need it rather than cleaning up, going inside and sitting down on the computer. For someone without schooling and that doesn't work in the automotive field, i'd suggest either/or as its better than nothing.
Im trying to find one on my 1980 cutlass supreme but no luck. went to the website and no luck. the one they display is in all spanish. IF anyone know where i can find one specifically for my car please point me in the right direction...
Dealer only print for now (well out of print ) . There r some ebay ALl time for $30 I paid $12 for and extra nos one last Fall .
After weeks of searching local retail stores i finally got 3 from amazon for dirt cheap.
Haynes Old Cutlass 74-88 for .01 cent
Chilton's Cutlass 72-82 for $2.50
Haynes Olds Cutlass workshop manual 74-87 for .46 cent.
with a total shipping it came out to be $23
Haynes Old Cutlass 74-88 for .01 cent
Chilton's Cutlass 72-82 for $2.50
Haynes Olds Cutlass workshop manual 74-87 for .46 cent.
with a total shipping it came out to be $23
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