Chilton Auto Repair Manuals Online ®

Michigan residents are now able to access Chilton Auto Repair Manuals ® via the Internet.

The State of Michigan provides the Michigan Electronic Library (MeL) so state residents have free access to a large variety of computer databases from any Internet computer. Library computers will automatically connect, while home or work computers require a log in process. This limits access to Michigan residents.

The web site is: http://www.mel.org/

Under the center section marked "Mel Databases" chose either "See databases from home" or "See databases from the library".

Scroll down, to the database entitled "ChiltonLibrary.com". Click on the blue colored link under the words "ChiltonLibrary.com".

If you are using a non-library computer you will now be asked to verify that you are a Michigan resident by entering your Driver's License Number or your State ID number. If you prefer, you can use your library card instead. Select "Iosco-Arenac District Library" from the drop down menu, and type in your name and your library card number. Click "Submit".

Now select the vehicle you are seeking information about. Use the arrow keys to select, in order: "Year", "Make", and "Model". Then click the green "Select" box.

Depending on the type of vehicle selected the following choices may appear: "Bulletins/Recalls", "Maintenance", and "Repair". Click on the category you want and continue to follow any instructions. The ability to print, for personal use only, is provided.

For patrons that prefer to use books rather than the Internet, the East Tawas Library has a large collection of various auto repair manuals. Many of these manuals have been obtained from donations and rummage sales. If you have repair manuals (automotive, motorcycle, marine, small engine etc.) that you are no longer using, remember the East Tawas Library welcomes donations.