NOW AVAILABLE: Auto Repair Source and Small Engine Repair Reference Center

On By Kerri

All Pennsylvania library users now have access to two much-sought-after resources. As of August 1, 2019, Auto Repair Source and Small Engine Repair Reference Center became available via Power Library.

Auto Repair Source

Who is this for?

This resource is great for car owners, prospective car owners, and auto technicians. It has information for car enthusiasts and those who know next to nothing (like me!).

What’s in it? (from the vendor:)

  • Service information optimized for the most common maintenance and repair operations
  • Technical service bulletins and recall notices
  • Component location diagrams for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks
  • Precise and comprehensive wiring diagrams for all systems
  • Maintenance schedules and estimated labor times for the most commonly performed operations in a mechanical repair shop
  • Engineering specifications/standards for the most common repairs and adjustments
  • Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), flowcharts and step-by-step diagnostic instructions covering powertrain, chassis, body, and network communication
  • Part numbers, diagrams and pricing for thousands of the most commonly replaced parts, including manufacturer-suggested retail price to help users validate the cost of repairs and identify all iterations of a part number or part status (current, superseded, split, discontinued)

Cool Features

The resource was designed to work well on touch-enabled devices like tablets, so you can easily take it with you as you’re working on a car or double-checking information at the shop. You can also easily print information, instructions, and diagrams.

Scenario

A patron wants to learn more about replacing the air filters in her car. How much labor time will it take if she takes it to the shop? Can she do it herself? Check out screenshots of some related information she can quickly find on the resource once make and model are selected:

Estimated part cost
Estimated labor time and difficulty
Instructions on how to perform maintenance
Maintenance schedules

Small Engine Repair Reference Center

What’s in it? (from the vendor:)

  • More than 450 full-text reference books with original photos and illustrations
  • Information on more than 25 years of engine models
  • Coverage of more than 90,000 repairs
  • A full collection of Clymer repair manuals, with new and updated content added regularly
  • A unique, user-friendly interface

Types of engines covered:

  • Air-cooled engines
  • ATVs
  • Chainsaws
  • Commercial mowers
  • Diesel engines
  • Farm tractors
  • Generators
  • Motorcycles
  • Marine (boats)
  • Outdoor power equipment
  • Personal watercraft/jet ski
  • Riding lawn mowers
  • Rotary tillers
  • Snowmobiles
  • Snowthrowers
  • String trimmers and blowers
  • Walk-behind mowers
  • Yard and garden tractors

Thanks to POWER Library, our patrons have free access to a number of online resources. Follow along as we explore a number of these databases and discover examples of what they contain and how they might be used.

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