Toyota Prius Repair and Maintenance Manual: 2004-2008 (ISBN 0837615534) Book Reviews 1-9 Sorted By Most Recent, at VeryWellSaid.com

Toyota Prius Repair Manual

This is a well organized and very clearly written repair manual for the Toyota Prius. It contains all the basic information you would need for normal maintennance and servicing routine items. It is not a substitute for the Toyota factory documentation and it is lacking some details in more complex repairs but overall I found it most useful. This harcover copy is a bit pricey but since I will have the car for a long time, it made sense to get it this way.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-11-30 11:01:13 EST)

11-13-08

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Prius Repair Manual

This manual is very informative with lots of good pictures.
The information is very direct without a lot of uninformative jabber.
I found lots of unique information not seen on most Websites.
I even had a service rep try and tell me the "B" gear is for battery only use.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-11-27 06:04:01 EST)

10-17-08

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Nice, but not complete

A good book, very thorough on technical details.
But, it does not add anything on top of regular US maintenance stuff.
For example, EBH, EV button or other items that are standard Toyota equipment (if not in the U.S. then in Canada and Europe).
If it had those, including sources for those original Toyota parts, I'd give it a 5.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-11-24 10:08:45 EST)

10-08-08

0\1

Should have bought a Chilton Manual

Repeats much of the information in the owner manual. Interesting discussion on how Toyota hybrid engine works. Lacks details such as where the a/c condensation drain line runs, so when clogged the passenger well carpet gets soaked. Needs more detailed diagrams (no better, often same as owner manual).

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-11-24 10:08:45 EST)

10-06-08

2\2

An in-depth reference of the car

If you want to know how your Prius works (as opposed to how to use it) this is a great book. It's a large book with hard cover and quality paper. The actual structure of the book is designed to be used in the shop.

If you want to hack your car this is full of useful information about the stock configuration.

If you are like me and just curious about how your car works and paranoid enough to feel an obligation to know how your car works (beyond the marketing material) this book may be overkill, but all other books outside the toyota official manual (that I've seen) fall short.

The presentation of information is logically organized and I find it's usually easy to find information I'm interested in.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-11-24 10:08:45 EST)

09-29-08

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Incredible detail, very clear descriptions for diagnosis & repairs

This book is a great resource for any Prius owner to prevent getting screwed at the dealer or repair shop. It is indespensible for any owner who wants to make some modifications like the EV Mode button or adding the Plug In capability from Cal Cars open source. The diagrams and photos are great and include descriptions of the function of specific parts. On the first day of getting this book in the mail, I had a greater understanding of the two electric motors in the transmission. A must own for any Prius owner.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-10-07 10:03:42 EST)

07-31-08

3\3

AFFORDABLE user friendly repair manual

This manual is very well written and goes over the material thoroughly. The only other option to this in my opinion is a complete set from Toyota (big money). A super plus are the complete electrical schematics. This book is a smokin' buy for the price!

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-10-07 10:03:42 EST)

06-26-08

11\11

Best Prius Manual On the Market

Originally I purchased a Haynes repair manual since no other was available at the time. It is inexpensive, but the information is very limited. The manual you see here from Bentley Publisher's is far more thorough and attractive. This thick, 648 page hardcover manual specifically covers the 2004-2008 Prius (US second generation) whereas the other manual has half as many pages and covers both versions from 2001 through 2008, meaning that more generic information is being crammed into fewer pages. If all you ever intend to do is change your oil and air filter, the Haynes manual is likely a good value. On the other hand, this Bentley manual is a better choice for owner's of the newer Prius offering a better layout with far more complete explanations and images. The wiring diagrams alone are worth the purchase of this Bentley repair manual. This is a case where you truly get what you pay for.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-16 05:51:03 EST)

06-03-08

4\4

Just what the doctor ordered