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From: fsks@unc.UUCP (Frank Silbermann)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Auto Maintenence
Message-ID: <1142@unc.unc.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 24-Mar-86 15:47:10 EST
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Posted: Mon Mar 24 15:47:10 1986
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Reply-To: fsks@unc.UUCP (Frank Silbermann)
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Organization: CS Dept, U. of N. Carolina, Chapel Hill
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Summary: 

I have a 1980 Ford Fiesta.  The service chart that came in the glove
compartment only listed scheduled service for the first four years.
Since then I've scheduled preventative maintenance been repeating
the last two years' recommendations.

As I've learned more about how cars work, I've come to realize that
this list is inadequate, as it omits many checks and replacements
that should be scheduled.  Therefore, I would like to find a good
service manual that tells me which tasks my mechanic should perform,
and how often (also, if the instructions are simple enough, I would
like to do more work myself -- so far I only change the oil).

So, what is the best service manual for a 1980 Ford Fiesta -- and how
do I get a copy?  All I've seen in bookstores is Chiltons.  I was not
impressed with this manual, and more knowledgeable people agreed
that Chiltons is pretty poor.  Any suggestions?

	Frank Silbermann