Hi. I need a repair manual for a 1995 Lexus. Can I use the Haynes manual for a 1995 V6 Avalon? I don't need the factory manual for what I want to do. Oil changes, change the valve cover gasket for the V6 etc. That's it.
Thanks...
A Camry manual would probably be closer since both of these models are based on the same platform and engines to a large degree.
Doug
That's what I mean't, Camry. :) Thanks.
I'm going to go to the library today and see if they are available there.
Yes. I bought mine at a Pep Boys. You can also find them at the major books stores or online. The problem is that they don't seem to be releasing them for the more recent models. I don't know if they have even released one for 1995 models. I am guessing the proprietary and knock off CDs are eating up the market share. You see lots of these on Ebay but there are a lot of bad versions and rip offs out there.
Doug
Where's the best place to pick up a Haynes or Chilton manual? Do any of the big chain auto parts stores stock them or special order them?
V.H.
Could be. I just bought the 1995 Camry Haynes to use on the Lexus. The motor info and tranny appears to be exact. The brake system too or close enough.
Just an FYI.
I'm no mechanic, but I know the parts are different though the major drive components may be the same. For example, the spark plug wires for a Camry are different (e.g., cheaper) than the ones for an ES300. The fact that I chose to use Camry wires in my ES300 may explain why I get more ignition noise through the radio than I used to.
And how does what you say relate to what he said? He's saying that buying another repair manual for the Lexus is unnecessary since the major components are the same. As far as what you need, just compare the part numbers and if they match, they are the same.
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