Ford: Taurus/Sable 1986-95 (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manual) (Paperback)

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Product Description

The Total Car Care series continues to lead all other do-it-yourself automotive repair manuals. This series offers do-it-yourselfers of all levels TOTAL maintenance, service and repair information in an easy-to-use format. Each manual covers all makes format. Each manual covers all makes and models, unless otherwise indicated. :Based on actual teardowns :Simple step-by-step procedures for engine overhaul, chassis electrical drive train, suspension, steering and more :Trouble codes :Electronic engine controls

Product Details

• Paperback: 816 pages
• Publisher: Haynes Manuals, Inc.; 1 edition (December 25, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801986877
• ISBN-13: 978-0801986871
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #248,225 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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51 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of money, November 16, 1999

By A Customer

I have been sorely disapointed in the entire series of the Chilton "Total Care " line of books. Many of us who purchase these manuals are familiar whith the much older Chilton manuals and these books are nothing like them. Often the books are under illustrated(or offer generic advice) and frankly do not even describe the same vehicle or it's components. I have been a professional mechanic for many years and cannot recommend this book for anyone who is serious about repairing their own vehicle. It will however suit those wishing merely to change their own oil and filter and perhaps the occasional (gasp) tire. The Haynes manual series is far superior in every resect for the more serious owner.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not enough specifics at least on the 3.8L (Pictures)., June 4, 1999

By A Customer

I feel this book leaves a lot of areas lacking in in-deph information for the "non mechanic" trying to repair thier own car and save a few dollars. More "real" photographs would be a great help. My engine is a 3.8L and this book seemed to have the least info on this engine. Also I felt that info on the same item should be in the same chapter (I.E. info on changing radiator should also talk about water pump,thermostat,sensor, and your water system bleeding requirments).

There is a great deal of info - just needs better organization or maybe a better index.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chilton's total car care, December 24, 2000

By A Customer

Of all the auto repair manuals that I have used,(and this is alot) Chilton's total car care is the best. I do all of the maintenance and repair of my vehicles, from oil change to engine rebuild and light bulbs to emission controls diagnosis and repair. This manual has all the information I have needed to keep my auto's in top running condition.