I have found incorrect descriptions of procedures that have made the job more difficult. The instruction for removing a clip-on windshield wiper was the opposite of what should be done. There are references to a picture showing removal of the panel trim in front of the radio. The picture does not exist. These errors came up with the first 2 jobs that I referred to the manual about. That is a poor batting average!
One of the best parts of owning an older American car like a Pontiac Bonneville or Olds Eighty-Eight is that parts (both new and used) are plentiful and cheap and they’re not all that hard to work on–if you know what you’re doing. It’s on this particular point that a good shop manual is essential. Unfortunately, this one isn’t it. It’s kind of skimpy on detail and the photos are often hard to make out. Line drawings would have served the purpose much better. The editorial approach to this manual was to dissect a 1993 Olds Ninety-Eight Regency and assume all the information they gleaned was applicable for all GM full size C- and H-body cars from 1985-2000. The cars changed a lot in that 15-year period, and there are some significant variations between models, which leads to some potentially significant inaccuracies, depending upon the particular car you own. While it’s good for a basic overview, anyone serious about working on his or her own car should invest in a factory service manual.
Its an ok manual but i still feel the chiltons hold a little more information. i basically bought this one for the few obd codes and other tech info. Price is great and haynes does make a good book.
I was really disappointed to find out upon receiving. This manual only covers v-6 models and I have a v-8 model. Who would have figured that full size cars come with a v-8.
I bought this for my 96 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi Supercharged. FIRST OFF it does not have any information on the 3800 s2 supercharged, diesel or rear wheel drive models. SECONDLY it was very vague and only covered much older models. The information that it did have on newer models could be pieced together from the glove box manual, like changing a headlight, or an abs error light->Response:See break specialist. If I would have known this i would have purchased the Chilton manual.
Answer for ABS brake problems? See a brake specialist…no decoding warning lights or even vague trouble shooting
I bought it by accident. Get MODEL SPECIFIC GUIDES
I have found incorrect descriptions of procedures that have made the job more difficult. The instruction for removing a clip-on windshield wiper was the opposite of what should be done. There are references to a picture showing removal of the panel trim in front of the radio. The picture does not exist. These errors came up with the first 2 jobs that I referred to the manual about. That is a poor batting average!
One of the best parts of owning an older American car like a Pontiac Bonneville or Olds Eighty-Eight is that parts (both new and used) are plentiful and cheap and they’re not all that hard to work on–if you know what you’re doing. It’s on this particular point that a good shop manual is essential. Unfortunately, this one isn’t it. It’s kind of skimpy on detail and the photos are often hard to make out. Line drawings would have served the purpose much better. The editorial approach to this manual was to dissect a 1993 Olds Ninety-Eight Regency and assume all the information they gleaned was applicable for all GM full size C- and H-body cars from 1985-2000. The cars changed a lot in that 15-year period, and there are some significant variations between models, which leads to some potentially significant inaccuracies, depending upon the particular car you own. While it’s good for a basic overview, anyone serious about working on his or her own car should invest in a factory service manual.
Its an ok manual but i still feel the chiltons hold a little more information. i basically bought this one for the few obd codes and other tech info. Price is great and haynes does make a good book.
I was really disappointed to find out upon receiving. This manual only covers v-6 models and I have a v-8 model. Who would have figured that full size cars come with a v-8.
I bought this for my 96 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi Supercharged. FIRST OFF it does not have any information on the 3800 s2 supercharged, diesel or rear wheel drive models. SECONDLY it was very vague and only covered much older models. The information that it did have on newer models could be pieced together from the glove box manual, like changing a headlight, or an abs error light->Response:See break specialist. If I would have known this i would have purchased the Chilton manual.
it was in excellent condition, really helped me with the car im working on. the price was great, 80% cheaper than a new one