Honda Accord (1990 - 2002) Includes 1997 - 1999 Acura CL

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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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Default Helms, Haynes, or Chilton

Which service manual will serve me best for my 6th gen Accord? What has the most pictures and detailed step-by-step instructions?
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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Helm, hands down. Costs a bit of money though. Haynes and Chilton are both "okay" for most stuff, but lacks enough pictures in many cases. The instructions also tend to be generic, with some slight adaptations to fit the model.

If you want to start getting into the jobs that require more skill/precision, don't even bother with the Haynes or Chilton.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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Helms as they are re-distributed Honda factory service manuals... definately the best of the 3 listed by far IMO.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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x3 for Helms

the best service manual. Beats Haynes and Chilton easily. Has the most detailed pictures and diagrams of the three. And it's instructions are much more specific to your car since Haynes and Chilton both cover a broader range of years and instructions are usually more generalized. Not only are the instruction more detailed but there are a lot more instructions in the Helms from basic maintenance to tearing down and putting a transmission back together.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by tpot90
Which service manual will serve me best for my 6th gen Accord? What has the most pictures and detailed step-by-step instructions?
x4 Helms.

P
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