Customer Reviews

Chevrolet Venture Oldsmobile Silhouette Pontiac Trans Sport and Montana: Automotive Repair Manual 1997 thru 2001 (Haynes Automotive Repair Manual)

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Very useful book in explaining the procedures to do repairs and maintenance yourself.

This was a great purchase and a must for my library. I would recommend this book for any serious minded person who repairs there own vehicles. Jimmie

I have owned my '99 Silhouette Van for almost 8 years. I am to the point now that I am not willing to pay $60 plus per hour to have someone else fix minor issues with it. Since purchasing the manual, I have replaced the driver side mirror and vent speed controller. Mirror was $35 and the controller $18. Both took some time and effort (particularly the vent controller) to replace. I am guessing the manual has saved me $300 or more in labor costs plus tax.

Who is this manual good for? On a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being Novice and 10 being Expert, I would say a solid 5. The manual spells out several procedures that most people might not be able to undertake such as changing the spark plugs (have to rotate the engine - not going to happen in my garage). But, overall, if you pre-read the procedures and take your time, you can accomplish most tasks found in the manual.

These Haynes manuals are great. Husband swears by them. If you need to have a how to manual this is your book much better than the old Chiltons. No longer own this vehicle but was a welcomed addition as the old van started going to pot before getting rid of it after 228,000 miles.