: For any of my previous vehicles, I have always depended on the Chilton manual to assist me in : attempting any repair or maintenance. Is the Chilton manual the suggested book for a novice like : myself. I don't think that I would ever get into the re ally involved stuff, but I have always enjoyed : doing my own tune ups. I have a 91 740 wagon. Thank you.

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I said the same thing in 1979 - that I would never do anything but oil changes and tune-ups. Then I bought my first Volvo, a 1975 245 (28k) and I learned to tackle any type of repair just by following the manual. I started with the "green" vo lvo manual ($35. in 1979) and consequently bought the larger set in 1982. I now depend on the Volvo Problem Solver, The Bentley Blue Bible (240s), and all of the Haynes. I had an old Chilton or two, but they never seemed to cover as much as the others. I assume you have a B230 and not a 16 valve engine. The B-230 information is covered in-depth in the Bentley, so even though you have a 740, I would consider purchasing one. What we need is a "How to keep your Volvo Alive" manual. I also bought th e Gothenburg Bible, but hardly ever refer to it. It has some useful information, but the writing style was not up to snuff.

Bob Weber SW Ohio VCOA Chapter Pres. 41 Volvos since 1979 18 140s 1 164 22 240s 0 740s 850s (I wish)