Customer Reviews

Volvo, 1970-89 (Chilton's Repair Manual (Model Specific))

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finally, i got around to buying a mid eighties volvo 200 series. Finally!!! This book will come in handy for keeping it going.

This book was a big part of reason why my 240 DL lasted 18 years. Even though it is limited on many detailed repairs and tries to cover several models and engines, it is sufficient for the weekend mechanic that wants to save money on general maintanence. Great for water pumps, brakes, starters, injectors, tolerances, specs, and emission guidance. Should be used in tandem with the Haynes book to get a clearer understanding and second view on more serious repairs. If things get too tough, I lay the book down and take it to a mechanic. Fortunately, that is a rare event.

For my 1989 740GL Wagon, this manual is useless. I believe that, in general, Chilton books are useful, but this book simply covers too many models and years to have any level of detail in its instructions. Buy a different book!

i loved this book, it was so hard to find a mechanic who could work on my car. This book was a life saver! it was direct and straight to the piont.