Which repair manual
#1
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Which repair manual
Newb mechanic, just starting to do some simple repairs on my own. I download the Acura service manual from this thread
https://acurazine.com/forums/third-g...manual-637175/ but was wondering if the Haynes was worth picking, since I found it locally. Also is there much of a difference between the Haynes and Chilton
Thanks
https://acurazine.com/forums/third-g...manual-637175/ but was wondering if the Haynes was worth picking, since I found it locally. Also is there much of a difference between the Haynes and Chilton
Thanks
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Haynes or Chilton's repair manual are fine for the shade tree mechanic as they provide general repair procedures. Not much varies between the two. If you need a more in depth manual for your vehicle either get a factory manual or subscribe to one of the on-line repair services such as AllData.
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#3
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Cool Thanks for the info
Really don't think I will be needing anything more than the Haynes at my current comfort level
Really don't think I will be needing anything more than the Haynes at my current comfort level
Last edited by Doc.Hollow; 09-20-2015 at 05:30 AM.
#4
FWIW I have the Haynes Manual and I find it pretty useless. It covers 99 - 08 and bumps you around so much b/c of changes from year to year.
I find it much easier to just use the garage on this site or use Google or YouTube to find almost any basic repair for your particular TL....someone has made a YouTube clip for almost any basic repair that you may need to do, and this site has awesome DIY for anything that most people would do at home.
I think that I have opened the Haynes manual maybe twice in 6 years and used this site a million times.
Just my 2 cents...good luck!
I find it much easier to just use the garage on this site or use Google or YouTube to find almost any basic repair for your particular TL....someone has made a YouTube clip for almost any basic repair that you may need to do, and this site has awesome DIY for anything that most people would do at home.
I think that I have opened the Haynes manual maybe twice in 6 years and used this site a million times.
Just my 2 cents...good luck!
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#5
Cruisin'
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your 2 cents is much appreciated. Last time I worked on a car was in high school shop class, so i just wanted something in-front of me I can refer to. But from what you said I may just see how I do with the garage here and youtube. Its just kinda hard since I'm not too familiar with the language or parts
#6
I am by no means a good mechanic, but I was sick of taking my car to the dealer where they found all sorts of "problems". So now I use the DIY Garage files to do oil, air filters, brake pads and rotors, brake fluid, transmission 3 x 3, power steering fluid, ps O rings, ps pump rebuild, HFL, rotate tires, suspension (tie rods), and everything else that is basic and not too involved. I had professionals do the timing belt/wp, but only b/c I knew that I would end up with 3 bolts and one belt left over when I finished. Online resources on this site are awesome and save TL owners a ton of $ over dealer/shop costs. Big thanks to Acurazine members who post their service advice! Love this site!
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EvilVirus (09-21-2015)
#7
I have owned the Haynes manual for every car I have bought. I also like to download the factory service manuals, usually those can be found online for free. Between those and the 3G garage files you should have all of the info you need.
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#8
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If you want the factory service manual try; Service Manuals, Owner Manuals, Wiring Diagrams, Service Bulletins - Helm Incorporated and its $56.50
Last edited by 1KLRTOY; 09-22-2015 at 09:29 PM.
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Helm manual is the best. Other than that, the forum's DIY and youtube are great.
#10
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Thanks a lot guys been reading up on the 3G garage and Eric the car guy, Think I'll be good with my tablet once I get my internet connecting to reach drive way ... Im the midst of makinga list of tools I'm thinking of purchasing hopefully I can get some advice on that too. So wish I was closer to a Harbour Freight...... Everything is so expensive here
Was looking into my Owners Manual. Anyone know why In Canada Maintenance 4 is suppose to be done at 60miles and not 105m like in the States?
Was looking into my Owners Manual. Anyone know why In Canada Maintenance 4 is suppose to be done at 60miles and not 105m like in the States?
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Thanks a lot guys been reading up on the 3G garage and Eric the car guy, Think I'll be good with my tablet once I get my internet connecting to reach drive way ... Im the midst of makinga list of tools I'm thinking of purchasing hopefully I can get some advice on that too. So wish I was closer to a Harbour Freight...... Everything is so expensive here
Was looking into my Owners Manual. Anyone know why In Canada Maintenance 4 is suppose to be done at 60miles and not 105m like in the States?
Was looking into my Owners Manual. Anyone know why In Canada Maintenance 4 is suppose to be done at 60miles and not 105m like in the States?
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Factory Service Manual > *
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Thanks a lot guys been reading up on the 3G garage and Eric the car guy, Think I'll be good with my tablet once I get my internet connecting to reach drive way ... Im the midst of makinga list of tools I'm thinking of purchasing hopefully I can get some advice on that too. So wish I was closer to a Harbour Freight...... Everything is so expensive here
Was looking into my Owners Manual. Anyone know why In Canada Maintenance 4 is suppose to be done at 60miles and not 105m like in the States?
Was looking into my Owners Manual. Anyone know why In Canada Maintenance 4 is suppose to be done at 60miles and not 105m like in the States?
Originally Posted by Owner's manual
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), or in very low temperatures (under-20°F,29°C), replace every 60,000 mile (U.S.)/100,000 km (Canada).
If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), or in very low temperatures (under-20°F,29°C), replace every 60,000 mile (U.S.)/100,000 km (Canada).
Second thing, the (Canada) refers to the km unit being used for Canadians, while miles being used for Americans.
Vancouver does not constitute a climate where you regularly drive over 43°C or under -29°C.
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#14
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First thing, it's -29°C, mistake in the owner manual. It was corrected later.
Second thing, the (Canada) refers to the km unit being used for Canadians, while miles being used for Americans.
Vancouver does not constitute a climate where you regularly drive over 43°C or under -29°C.![Wink](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Second thing, the (Canada) refers to the km unit being used for Canadians, while miles being used for Americans.
Vancouver does not constitute a climate where you regularly drive over 43°C or under -29°C.
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Just found it weird that was the only reference I found in the Canadian manual, even though it states only for those severe operating temperatures
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