ChiltonLibrary.com

ChiltonLibrary.com Sample Searches

ChiltonLibrary.com is the library version of the online Chilton database. It comprises all the data of the Chilton Total Car Care line –- the most authoritative automotive repair information available for Do-It-Yourselfers (DIYers). This database enables DIYers to service or repair virtually any system on their vehicles. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years. And coverage for specialty vehicles such as Jeep CJ and Volkswagen models extend back more than 50 years.

Search 1:

A mechanic working on a 1996 Saturn SL wants to find out exactly how to remove an old master cylinder and install a new one.

Solution:

1. Open ChiltonLibrary.com and find the desired vehicle by selecting "1996" for the "Year", "Saturn" for the "Make", "SL" for the "Model", and clicking on the "Find Vehicle" button.
2. Click on the "+" before "BRAKES", then on "Brake Operating System" then "Master Cylinder" then "Removal & Installation."
3. The necessary information can then be retrieved.

Search 2:

What precautions should be taken when jump starting a 1965 Ford Mustang?

Solution:

1. Open ChiltonLibrary.com and find the desired vehicle by selecting "1965" for the "Year", "Ford" for the "Make", "Mustang" for the "Model", and clicking on the "Find Vehicle" button.
2. Click on the "+" before "Engine Electrical".
3. Click on "Battery".
4. Click on "Jump Starting a Dead Battery" to retrieve the desired information.
   

Search 3:

How can one properly and safely replace a fuel tank for a 1996 Honda Civic?

Solution:

1. Open ChiltonLibrary.com and find the desired vehicle by selecting "1996" for the "Year", "Honda" for the "Make", "Civic" for the "Model", and clicking on the "Find Vehicle" button.
2. Click on the "+" before "Fuel Systems"
3. Click on the "+" before "Fuel Tank".
4. Click on "Removal & Installation" to retrieve the desired information.

Search 4:

An owner of a 1974 Chevrolet Nova wanted to bleed the brakes on his vehicle and needs the proper steps to follow.

Solution:

1. Opened ChiltonLibrary.com and found the desired vehicle by selecting "1974" for the "Year", "Chevrolet" for the "Make", "Nova for the "Model", and clicking on the "Find Vehicle" button.
2. Clicked on the "+" before "Brakes" the clicks on "Bleeding the Brake System" and retrieves the desired information.

Search 5:

What is the maintenance schedule for a 2000 Dodge Durango?

Solution:

1. Open ChiltonLibrary.com and find the desired vehicle by selecting "2000" for the "Year", "Dodge" for the "Make", "Durango" for the "Model", and clicking on the "Find Vehicle" button.
2. Click on the "Maintenance" link to retrieve multiple maintenance schedules that tell the user when and what needs to be done to their vehicle to keep it operating normally.