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mudpuddle

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5. I always like Chilton's better than Haynes

Reply to ret5hd (Original post)

Tue Mar 7, 2023, 03:45 PM

Mar 2023

Chilton's was more detailed and technical, but all I see these days are Haynes manuals.
Youtube is better, however. If you have a question you need answered, find a Ford truck forum with thousands of posts.
For a Ranger I am fixing for my son, I joined ranger-forums.com

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Question re: older vehicle maintenance... [View all] ret5hd Mar 2023 OP

autozone has a lot of that on line Kali Mar 2023 #1

I'll 2nd the youtube videos KS Toronado Mar 2023 #4

I have always used Haynes manuals Earl_from_PA Mar 2023 #2

I second the recommendation of Haynes manuals. mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2023 #3

I always like Chilton's better than Haynes mudpuddle Mar 2023 #5

+1 on the manual preference and +1000 on YouTube vids Bristlecone Mar 2023 #7

Check your local library MOMFUDSKI Mar 2023 #6

Youtube DetroitLegalBeagle Mar 2023 #8

Look online for factory service manuals. SheltieLover Mar 2023 #9

I have found factory manuals on eBay Best_man23 Mar 2023 #10

Old ??!! My newest vehicle is a 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon Adventurewagen camper! TeamProg Apr 2023 #11