I would have liked to have made this a poll. Who is using which manual and what is your review of that manual.
Chiltons - $25 (+/-)
Haynes - $25 (+/-)
Factory Tech Authority- $580
Factory Tech Authority CD $135

 

I was reading a review on Amazon , the Chiltons is just relabeled to include up to the 2008 when in fact it only covers the 2005 or 2nd Gens. The Haynes much the same.

 

Found out a long time ago Haynes and Chilton are written and printed by same company and Im using Haynes Currently

 

IIRC, Chilton and Haynes combined back in the 1990s. Of the two, Haynes was the better although both are horrible references. The best manual to acquire is the official service manual from the manufacturer. They're pricey, but well worth every penny.

 

I go to public Library and use All-Data.

and print out pages I need... 10 cents each.

the current manuals are no better than the manuals I have from the 60's and 70's
"Motor" manuals.

 

FSM on cd, can't beat it, but gotta learn to read it

 

Where did you get a copy of the FSM? I'd like to have one for my truck.

 

Not sure what year truck you have but the 9000 page FSMs up till 2006 are here for free: https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...-download.html

the 2006 one should cover up to 2008 for most mechanical items but may differ on wiring diagrams and other electronics. I have an 06 and love the combination of the FSM and youtube.

 

Look in the top right corner of my posts and you'll see what year truck I have.

Thanks for the info. I'll have to see what differences there are between '06 and '07.

 

There are copies of the FSMs and Part Manuals linked in my signature. I too have AllData and MichellOnDemand. They both are good also