Dodge Reviews

As always, Anthony Young has done an excellent job in bring all the necessary data, facts and figures about his chosen subject. Nothing new that has not been done before by various other authors like Holder & Kunz, RM Clarke and most of the pictures have been seen before.

However, a worthwhile addition to any collection as it brings the best of all three manufacturers together unto one book and blends Mr Youngs particular style of writing which is clear and informative.

Only lacking in comparison reports and multicar tests..

This book has it all, great photos, informative writing, and a wealth of information. Covers the development of Mopar Muscle from the early sixties all the way up to the Dodge Viper of the nineties. A great source for Mopar fans.

This book will be a great asset to anyone feeling overwhelmed with the college search process (who isn't?). Given the amazing amount of literature out there, I felt relieved that someone took the time to find and identify the best resources for finding the right college. There is a TON of literature out there, and only about 1/3 of it is useful - this book makes sure that you're buying the right item (and consequently not throwing away money!). Easy to understand, complete, and encouraging!

Guidance counselors, parents and college-bound students will appreciate College Power: The Best Resources To Help You Get In. This indispensable compendium of useful information and practical advice will enable anyone to address their special needs, concerns and issues as they face the daunting task of choosing and applying to colleges. College Power is an invaluable, highly recommended, broad based, up-to-date, "user friendly" resource reference for school and community library college entrance self-help books.

Save your money on Chilton. They do not hold near the information, clarity and in depth detail, thus VALUE, that Haynes Repair Manuals do.
Having said that, I would like to address some complaints I've come across about both Haynes and Chilton's Manuals.
1.) If your manual suggests at a point to seek professional input it is because MOST NON mechanics don't possess the skill or tools or shop equipment to perform a certain procedure (be it correctly or safely). The publishers' lawyer insisted on the "seek professional input" so as not to take on legal liability for an unqualified person attempting to perform a critical step in their care care. The reason is valid. You can injure yourself and damage your vehicle as well as render your vehicle unsafe to be on the road.
2.) Prior to purchasing a repair manual, LOOK THROUGH IT. Almost every auto parts store in America sells Haynes and / or Chilton's. If the particular manual you need doesn't have the plastic removed, look for a manual that does and look through the sections. CAUTION most auto supply stores will get mad and make you buy anything you rip open. They're trying to sell information contained in the manual, not give it away. Some copies are USUALLY open and can be looked at. Does the manual seem logical, good pictures? Thorough? Then CHANCES ARE that brand will be a good choice for your repair. Also READ the cover front & back thoroughly. It will tell you if special vehicles aren't covered (AWD, Alternate Fuel Vehicles, etc) Know what vehicle you have so you get the RIGHT manual. The correct year, make, model, engine size.
3.) If you do encounter a problem in the middle of a repair, it's possible that it is YOUR not doing something correctly. Not the tool, or the repair manual. Go away from the car, get lunch or a cold glass of lemonade, read through the manual. Even start again in the morning.
4.) As automobiles become more sophisticated, there is truly less and less that a vehicle owner can do him or herself. It is a fact, you will need to take your vehicle into a dealership or well equipped shop for more things. In addition, used oil and other fluids are difficult to dispose of. DO NOT THROW DOWN YOUR DRAIN OR BURY IN YOUR BACKYARD!!!. Tires, batteries all have special disposal needs.
5.) There are some people WHO ARE NOT MECHANICAL. Buy them books, audio / video equipment, ties for Christmas. NOT A WRENCH SET!
6.) Neither Haynes nor Chilton are Professional Shop Manuals (these are available for hundreds of dollars).

As for the particular manual for the Haynes (30011)Dodge Caravan, Plymouth Voyager and Chrysler Town & Country from years 1996 through 2002:
This manual does NOT COVER All-Wheel Drive nor Alternative Fuel Models.
It compares favorably with other Haynes manuals for conciseness, clarity of both written instructions and photographs and is thorough. I used it step by step to replace horns, headlight bulbs and to go through a 30,000 mile check up and service. I also checked it's description for changing wiper blades, oil and oil filters, air filters and general repairs and found it both accurate and easy to understand.
I've been happy with Haynes manuals over the years and recommend all vehicle owners purchase one even if you don't expect to do any repair or service yourself. It helps to know the information, to be aware of how your car works and to talk in a reasonably intelligent manner (on your part anyway) when you take your vehicle in for service.
I'm happy with this purchase.
John Row

In a nutshell, don't ever buy chilton. they stink. they are always very generic, and never directed to the actual car you own. You simply can't cram 4 makes of dodge into the same book and expect a home mechanic to find it very useful. Haynes manuals have always been better. They show photos of the actual parts you're going to hold in your hand. the directions are to YOUR car, not some similar model. Buy Haynes. I don't know why auto parts stores even carry Chilton.

This book gives a very nice overview of the M37. Includes history, production numbers, pictures etc. Many how-to type chapters. The book is at times a little short on detail, especially those little items that make a restoration complete. Not really a book written by an expert, but almost a journal of David Ahl's restoration of his own truck. Many of the chapters appear to be simple reprints of articles out of military vehicle magazine. Included are some general tips for those new to vehicle restoration. Importantly the book includes nearly 40 pages of exploded parts diagrams and a chart on lubrication order. These alone are probably worth the price of the book. Overall, a good book at a fair price.

David Ahl, one-time owner and publisher of Military Vehicles Magazine wrote this book It will be regarded as "The" book on the subject for years to come. Covering everything from the history and variations of the venerable Dodge M37 to restoration, modification, and maintenance of these trucks, this book is an excellent value for the money.
The foundation of Dodge M37 Restoration Guide is the compilation of various M37-related articles from the pages of Miltary Vehicles Magazine. But it doesn't end there. 19 pages reproduce several rare, U.S. Army M37 references, including a little-known Modification Work Order for reinforcing the tailgates of all M37 vehicles. In addition, the author has added 40 more pages comprising some of the best parts diagrams available from original Department of the Army Supply Manuals. These pages alone guarantee that this is a book that will get dirty in your garage. Thankfully, it is inexpensive enough to allow most to have a copy in the library as well as a garage copy.
Whether you own an M37, M42, M43, M37B1, or are considering the purchase of one, or simply love the brute-like characteristics of Dodge military trucks, this book will fill an important gap in your library. As with any specialty vehicle book, the print run on this book was probably on the small side, so don't put this one off until later. Buy it today!

This is a good book for a classic collection, gives a good history of Dodge trucks, from Dodge Brothers to now. This is not a technical book by any means, and could use some more photos for reference. Gives some information on production numbers and options, but not in detail.

Like most books from Motorsport International this one has an abundance of professionally executed color photos that are reproduced well. Many black and white publicity photos from the manufacturer too. I especially liked the chapter on the Dodge Power Wagons. This book is also reasonably priced. If you collect Dodge trucks and don't already own this book but it now.

This was an honest book - and a quick, easy read.It had a lot of information - and opinions which I have to admit I agreed with!

If you really want to get a good idea of what makes these guys tick, buy this book. I laughed myself silly with Ms. Dodge's sense of humor. Enjoyed it immensely.

Im pleased with this truck manual. It contains most maintenance and repair procedures an average person can do with average tools. It supports gasoline and diesel engines and has wiring diagrams for all the systems. I'd recommend this to anyone wanting to save money by doing their own simple repairs.

The Haynes Full Size Dodge Pickup Repair and Service Manual is a comprehensive guide for working on Dodge Pickups.It contains all you need to know about Servicing and Repairing Dodge Pickups.

I am seeking another copy of this book, which has disappeared from my bookshelves. My kids and I had fun using this book for a parlor-game, where guests could look up the derivation and meaning of their given names. Whether or not the personality characteristics truly applied, people always had fun, and, as with dealing with such subjective things as horoscopes, always took away with them something to think about with respect to personal qualities and characteristics.

I have used this book throughout the years as an incite into the personalities of friends, co-workers, and family. Not only has it been fun, but accurate as well.

The book's strong points are its detailed maps and illustrations,but it suffers from an unconvincing analysis of Alexander's motives,plans and their results.Dodge has a tendency to take many things at face value and is a modern day victim of Alexander's own propaganda campaign.this is clearly seen in Dodge's failure to implicate Alexander in the assassination of his father Phillip despite overwhelming evidence,his lack of understanding of Alexander's long political struggle against Parmenio's clan for dominance over the army[motive enough for their eventual purge] and of Alexander's shaky relations with the subjugated Greek citystates.Even Dodge's analysis of the key battles of Granicus and Chaeronaea and the siege of Thebes are suspect.As for the most readable part of the book, the narrative of Alexander's conquest,credit is better given to Arrian's primary text.For a far more interesting and convincing look into a man as brilliant and complex as Alexander I would reccomend Peter Green's 'Alexander of Macedon', Fuller's 'Generalship of Alexander ' and Arrian's 'Campaigns of Alexander'.

In an admirable work,Theodore Dodge,a soldier for the Union Army during the American Civil War,narrates in detail the campaigns & exploits of who is perhaps the greatest soldier & general of all time.Highlighting Alexander's strong points,& his weaknesses,one cant help but admire & be overwhelmed by the amount of information Dodge offers for the reader.Illustrations & maps help & illustrate for the readers information & pleasure.As the previous reviewer pointedly said,this book is not so much about the personal or political life of Alexander,but his military one.Any criticisms lodged at the book concerning the former would be faulty,to say the least.The only flaws of this book are the less than detailed maps showing the battles movements,& the authors perhaps all too glowing praise for the subject.But since Dodge was a soldier,he most likely knew more than what a common layman does.Comprehensive,exhaustive,detailed,& admirably contemporary,Dodge's work is an admirable effort for military students & readers alike.

Alexander by Theodore Dodge is a beautifully written book that delves into all relevant areas relating to Alexander's fight to spread Hellenism. The book gives detailed and unequivoval accounts of his great battles. It also gives one a good understanding for what military technology was available to Alexander at the time. It also focuses on the enemies of Alexander and their military strengths and developments. Theodore Dodge is a military historian and thus he does not go into the culture of both greece and Persia as much as I would have like him to. It is amazing how his work can still remain an authority after 100 years since its first publication. This shows what a great book it is and what an objective writer Theodore Dodge truly is. I have also read Hannibal and Caesar by the same author, and I find them equally great.

I received an 800/800 score on the MathIIC test with the help of this book. I owe my acceptence to any college to Mr. Dodge. As someone has said earlier, the tests in the actual book does have a few typos and are more difficult than the actual test. I was quite surprised when I picked up the REAL SATIIs and passed the actual exam of '95 with flying colors with no pain while I was still making 670's to 720's on Barron's practice exams. I continued practicing on Barron's tests just to increase the knowledge that I lost when I skipped Pre-Calculus. Also, with the help of this book and a few others, I am now in Calculus III in my senior year of high school. I owe everything in my success to my current math success to this book. Thank you Mr. Dodge.

I just took the SAT II Math Level IIC test this summer. I was very nervous for the test because I had only worked with calculus for the past two years and I had forgotten almost everything that I'd learned in pre-calc (I know this might not make sense but it does! Calculus is capable of doing weird things to the brain...). Anyways, I wasn't sure whether or not I'd get a good score considering that I only had two weeks to prepare before the exam. But the test guide by Mr. Dodge helped me review everything I'd learned in the past and apply familiar concepts to unfamiliar problems. While working through the book, I felt frustrated because I could never finish the practice tests on time. But what a relief I felt after going through the actual test! Thank you Mr. Dodge for the difficult yet helpful book. I received an 800 and I hope that this score will open up many more opportunities in the future for me!

THIS IS THE BEST BOOK IN THE WORLD. HYEAH I JUST GOT MY TEST SCORES I GOT AN 800 :-) :-)... I skipped from highschool geometry to highschool ap calc bc, so I didn't know half of the material, but I learned it all frmo this book. Two weeks before the test I picked this up and I started studying, I read each section plus did every test, one a day. It paid off, it was a great book. The real secret was that it helped me speed the time it took me to do the problems. I finished the test like 10 minutes early. I learned how to do everything faster and learned the material they were teaching. Yeah I love the book, the tests were harder I got 670's on Barrons, but 80000000000000 on the real one. I love Barron's book. I left 3 blank, missed one question. YAAAAY. GET THIS BOOK NOW! forget kaplan, REA, princeton for this subject.