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which repair manual is better?


Ed_Strong
04-13-2008, 04:44 PM
Which is the best repair manual on the Chevy Malibu?

Chilton, Hayes, CD-Roms or any other?

Your comments will be welcomed aswell, thank you.

slls
04-14-2008, 11:32 AM
Factory, lots of $$$$$.

'97ventureowner
04-14-2008, 11:46 AM
I like the FSM from GM. You can sometimes get them cheap on eBay if you're at the right place at the right time.
EDIT: I'm "old school" and like the paper hard copy versions:grinyes: .

Will Help
04-14-2008, 11:52 AM
True that the factory manual is the best bet. They usually go for $100 or more from the dealer. The Chilton and Haynes manuals are equally good for the home mechanic. However, I have discovered errors/faults in some assembly/disassembly instructions in some of them. Also have found some of the illustrations were printed with a negative/backward view. Usually all technical info is correct. They are just limited in detail from the factory manuals.

'97ventureowner
04-14-2008, 12:04 PM
I've bought many FSMs off of eBay and I don't think I've paid more than $25 for one set.You also have to keep an eye on the shipping charges, and try to see if the seller can send them "media mail" which is usually less expensive.

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