This was my first time using Chilton Library, one of our newest databases. I know nothing about cars, other than my dad taught me how to check the oil on our 1960 Chevy Biscayne, since it used more oil that gas most of the time. I did learn I had more knowledge than some of the guys I dated at the time though. Well, maybe some of them have become mechanics, and now know a lot more than me. But this was a fun assignment, and is a site I am going to point out to my son-in-law who is a Honda Mechanic. Who am I kidding, he's probably already aware of this. To complete the assignment of helping my neighbor find a video, so he could attempt replacing the steering wheel on his 1982 Jeep Cherokee, I went to Chilton and typed in the year, make, and model to get started. Then I selected repair. On the left I chose steering>steering wheel>remove & installation> which gave me choices of animations or videos. I chose the video that led us to the appropriate knowledge he was looking for. Of course, I reminded him to view that video on the airbag information also, so he would be safe!!
The second task we were assigned was to find the name and number of a part needed for a 1989 Geo Prizm with 3-speed automatic transmission. I began by putting in the year, make, and model. Then on the left, I chose transmission>automatic>description> and found the 3-speed automatic transaxle part #A131L that we needed to find.
The site seems exceptionally user-friendly (since I was able to find needed items and articles), and informational. This should be a great help to students, and do-it-yourselfers.
Great searching and excellent safety reminder to watch out for the airbag! Thanks for the post,
ReplyDeleteJulie