Hi, all. New member, basic question: Best source(s) for a solid shop manual/diagrams for S197's (2008 V6 here), either physical manuals or online/digital? See a few physical manuals on eBay etc for around $100++, but sketchy, and kinda wanna control costs 🤣. FWIW, I just want to do regular driveway stuff, not complete teardowns/rebuilds. Suggestions? What do weekend mechanics refer to?

-JD

 

If you're just doing regular maintenance a haynes manual will do the trick. I think they're only around 30 dollars

 

https://iihs.net/fsm/

be sure to donate if you plan on using it. That way it remains accessible for free and not some dumb subscription or worse, taken down completely

 

Thanks! Ya, probably gonna need a bit more, but that def is economical. At 14 yrs old, it's time to start spending some $$ on her. Best!

 

Thank you, looks like what I am looking for. Donated $10 - good?

 

yes, that's fine. I donated that twice over the years. Keeps it available for all.