Just out of professional curiosity:
What kind of information system do you use when you need OEM details for a certain vehicle? (Beside the always helpfull members here...)Paper or digital? Please share.
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Normally I will do a quick check on the internet first. If this fails I will then contact the OEM for any info I might need.
I have just signed up for the Allnet service. Its a service designed for automotive repair shops, but they have a consumer version that only covers one specific model of car. I think it was $25 per year for one car, 15/yr for each additional model.
Mainly I did it to access the Tech Service Bulletins on an older vehicle that I just bought and therefore is unfamiliar to me. Most of the DIY manuals, Haynes and Chiltons for example over here, show simple stuff like how to change a fan belt. I wanted the TSB information on quirks or failures that have been uncovered as the car gets some age on it.
I have not spent enough time on the site to know its usefulness, but I did uncover a soon to be expensive valve train problem that is a design flaw on my car. That is not good news, long past warranty, but was probably worth the $25 in itself.
kcj
Mainly I did it to access the Tech Service Bulletins on an older vehicle that I just bought and therefore is unfamiliar to me. Most of the DIY manuals, Haynes and Chiltons for example over here, show simple stuff like how to change a fan belt. I wanted the TSB information on quirks or failures that have been uncovered as the car gets some age on it.
I have not spent enough time on the site to know its usefulness, but I did uncover a soon to be expensive valve train problem that is a design flaw on my car. That is not good news, long past warranty, but was probably worth the $25 in itself.
kcj
Just asking this while I'm involved in a OEM-based information system and always on the lookout for new developments and competitors. Nevertheless, the US is not part of our marketstrategy, we mainly focus on the european market (and all imported US vehicles off course).
Thanks 4 your input!
Thanks 4 your input!
Kevin:I have not heard of allnet but I have used alldata. It seems like it would be similar to the one that you use but it is free. Just as you stated it gives you information on recalls and service bulletins on almost every vehicle made. Website: www.alldata.com.
eAzy E,
Good presentation.
Hussam Adeni
Good presentation.
Hussam Adeni
Eazy E
Very nice presentation. I would be interested to know when everything is up and running. Seems like it could be a very valuable tool.
Very nice presentation. I would be interested to know when everything is up and running. Seems like it could be a very valuable tool.
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Originally posted by eAzY E:
(no commercial intentions)
this is the system I'm working on:
(flash required)
http://www.olyslager.nl/lubs/lisfiles/weblisdemo1.swf
That product looks familiar to me
On the American market most of the major oil companies and quick lube stations use data supplied directly or indirectly by Chek-Chart.
PS: eAzY E would you say hello to DvE, DdB, BW for me.
Hahaha, it's a small world! 
I will give the regards to them, they're still here.
I will give the regards to them, they're still here.
I gave all the mentioned persons your regards and they sending them back to you.
Still funny how one of the founders of LIS meet with the new developpers on this forum!
Still funny how one of the founders of LIS meet with the new developpers on this forum!
Indeed, it's a small world when it comes down to lubricant recommendations.