Alldata v. Shop Manual - Honda Pilot

Bubbie79 · 01-14-2010, 07:59 PM

I've been using Alldata for several years and think its great. When the need arises, I will purchase a subscription for my Pilot. Aside from the cost issues ($17 a year for Alldata and ~$60 for the manual) is there any benefit that the shop manual would provide that Alldata doesn't? In other words, will I get my moneys worth out of the shop manual if I already have alldata?

sblvro · 01-15-2010, 10:58 AM

I tried to use alldata diy and it looks lacking vs the shop manual. a paperbound is a lot better than the CD from helm as it is hard to view pages in it.

carguy07 · 01-15-2010, 02:51 PM

Shop manual is easy to take to the garage to look at, computer is not. You can sell the shop manual for $35 even if it is beat up when you sell the car.

Medic721 · 01-18-2010, 09:46 AM

I use both and the shop manuals are easier to use, but alldata is great for tsb's and recall notices.

-Mike.

01-14-2010, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bubbie79 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Alldata v. Shop Manual I've been using Alldata for several years and think its great. When the need arises, I will purchase a subscription for my Pilot. Aside from the cost issues ($17 a year for Alldata and ~$60 for the manual) is there any benefit that the shop manual would provide that Alldata doesn't? In other words, will I get my moneys worth out of the shop manual if I already have alldata?

01-15-2010, 10:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
sblvro Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: chicago&michigan&arkansas Posts: 1,985 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I tried to use alldata diy and it looks lacking vs the shop manual. a paperbound is a lot better than the CD from helm as it is hard to view pages in it. __________________ 2003 starlight silver pilot EX-LRES 2003 black onyx Lexus IS300 1988 mitsubishi galant sigma 203000 miles and running 2006 evolution IX MR(RIP) 2009 black raven escalade hybrid http://www.doctorownedcars.com/

01-18-2010, 09:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Medic721 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 403 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use both and the shop manuals are easier to use, but alldata is great for tsb's and recall notices. -Mike. __________________ 2006 EX-L Nav, Billet Silver, Honda Hitch, ATF Cooler, PS Cooler, Honda Towing Harness, Honda Rear Mud Flaps, Catch-All 5 Piece Set, Rear Sub-Frame Kit, Honda Cross Bars, Spare Cup Holder, Factory Service Manuals, ScanGauge II, Softride Pull Pin Bike Rack, Poorman mp3 input, G-Net Navi Video adapter, AirLift 1000 kit.

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01-15-2010, 02:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
carguy07 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: OH Posts: 437 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Shop manual is easy to take to the garage to look at, computer is not. You can sell the shop manual for $35 even if it is beat up when you sell the car.

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