Are you a car hobbyist?
Do you like to do your own repair work?
Do you like to know what the mechanic is talking about when she suggests
some work? Try the Chiltonlibrary
database. Their description says:
Like all databases, you access it from the library’s database page (http://www.lapl.org/collections-resources/research-and-homework) and if you’re not working from a library computer you will be prompted for your library card number and PIN before you’re in. Once in you’ll essentially find the complete text of all the Chilton manuals that you are familiar with in book form available via the computer. An easy drop down menu interface allows you to locate your specific make and model of car. Once you’ve navigated into the section on your car you can browse the table of contents or use the text box to make a search. An interesting feature I’ve found with this database is that they’ll include short little video clips demonstrating how to do a particular task in the text where they describe the same thing.ChiltonLibrary provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics designed by instructors, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks…
