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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2010 10:01:01 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse Have you ever read the owner’s manual for your primary vehicle? No I’ve only scanned through it I just look stuff up when I need to I’ve read about half I’ve read nearly all of it I've read the entire manual I don’t have the owner’s manual I have no vehicle Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Have you ever read the owner’s manual for your primary vehicle?
No
I’ve only scanned through it
I just look stuff up when I need to
I’ve read about half
I’ve read nearly all of it
I've read the entire manual
I don’t have the owner’s manual
I have no vehicle

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M_Pruz Rookie Author Flint Posts:88 Points:99,710 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 8:36:02 PM Ignore M_Pruz Report Abuse Read the entire manual
sonicmustang All-Star Author Alberta Posts:637 Points:149,375 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 4:03:36 AM Ignore sonicmustang Report Abuse I just look stuff up when I need to
howardc4290 Rookie Author Cape Coral Posts:7 Points:26,900 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 10:19:27 AM Ignore howardc4290 Report Abuse Absolutly.
achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 10:16:09 AM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse I've read the entire manual
US_ICEMAN Veteran Author Toronto Posts:480 Points:389,960 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Nov 28, 2012 7:35:22 PM Ignore US_ICEMAN Report Abuse Yes
pricewar Champion Author Ogden Posts:1,935 Points:273,265 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 2:20:19 PM Ignore pricewar Report Abuse yt
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,684 Points:2,379,070 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 9:46:55 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse some of it. most is written for someone that knows nothing about vehicles.
Zuegma All-Star Author Nova Scotia Posts:983 Points:256,930 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 9:13:59 AM Ignore Zuegma Report Abuse I've read all of it - quickly scanning the obvious explanations.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,001 Points:2,703,855 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 3:45:35 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse yes
kegga_99 All-Star Author Maryland Posts:880 Points:268,800 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2012 12:28:30 AM Ignore kegga_99 Report Abuse I’ve read nearly all of it.
ranger1169 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:2,961 Points:510,965 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2012 11:17:39 PM Ignore ranger1169 Report Abuse I just look stuff up when I need to
bill294 Veteran Author Chicago Posts:414 Points:355,650 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Oct 20, 2012 8:07:37 PM Ignore bill294 Report Abuse I just look stuff up when I need to
Sumflow Rookie Author Honolulu Posts:65 Points:400 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 5:13:51 AM Ignore Sumflow Report Abuse I have read nearly all of it that is different than my previous owners manuals.
mcapple1996NY Sophomore Author Long Island Posts:224 Points:11,610 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 8, 2012 3:41:42 PM Ignore mcapple1996NY Report Abuse i look at it when i need something
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,684 Points:2,379,070 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 6:42:31 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse parts of it. all i've seen are worthless. need to buy shop manual.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,433 Points:1,165,810 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 6:06:43 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse Y
Tanner_1 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:1,536 Points:456,790 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jan 28, 2012 1:14:33 PM Ignore Tanner_1 Report Abuse I've read the entire manual. Plus I sometimes refer to it for fuse or capacity info.
possumbarnes Sophomore Author Tennessee Posts:236 Points:49,610 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2012 4:55:46 PM Ignore possumbarnes Report Abuse Yes, that's how I found out that my vehicle is designed to run on regular 87 octane gas. It's amazing how many people fork over the extra money for mid- or high-grade gasoline in a car that is not designed to run on higher octane fuel.
pcprof Champion Author Austin Posts:9,811 Points:2,456,970 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2012 10:03:15 AM Ignore pcprof Report Abuse I've read the entire manual
cardjim Champion Author Missouri Posts:12,455 Points:2,702,805 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2012 6:53:26 AM Ignore cardjim Report Abuse no
yodudebc Champion Author Vancouver Posts:5,586 Points:542,100 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2012 6:09:40 PM Ignore yodudebc Report Abuse Yeah. I read through the whole thing directly after purchase.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,433 Points:1,165,810 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2011 10:08:00 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse Y
Travel1st Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:2,920 Points:470,660 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Nov 16, 2011 4:07:50 PM Ignore Travel1st Report Abuse When I get a car, I do read the manuel.
4estry Champion Author Ottawa Posts:2,805 Points:587,960 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 16, 2011 10:05:19 AM Ignore 4estry Report Abuse Yes the entire manual.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,433 Points:1,165,810 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Nov 16, 2011 8:30:56 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse yes
yodudebc Champion Author Vancouver Posts:5,586 Points:542,100 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2011 11:29:32 PM Ignore yodudebc Report Abuse Yes. The whole thing. Urp.
nyuknyuk49 Champion Author Rhode Island Posts:13,676 Points:2,760,890 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2011 6:08:22 AM Ignore nyuknyuk49 Report Abuse yes, all of it
googlee Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,879 Points:636,275 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2011 5:59:15 AM Ignore googlee Report Abuse yes
randyt58 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,440 Points:722,330 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2011 9:40:58 PM Ignore randyt58 Report Abuse yes
knockknock2011 Rookie Author Ohio Posts:3 Points:1,060 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2011 12:29:14 PM Ignore knockknock2011 Report Abuse LOL... I MADE MY HUSBAND READ IT
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jul 17, 2011 8:42:46 AM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse y
livable1 Champion Author New York Posts:2,323 Points:283,265 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2011 10:24:05 AM Ignore livable1 Report Abuse Yes
PusaKuting Champion Author Ottawa Posts:3,492 Points:808,090 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2011 9:49:43 AM Ignore PusaKuting Report Abuse I’ve only scanned through it
Browndog73 Rookie Author Toronto Posts:80 Points:10,290 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 16, 2011 4:05:21 PM Ignore Browndog73 Report Abuse In truth only when all else fails.
HuoXingC All-Star Author Oakland Posts:792 Points:108,390 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 15, 2011 12:07:56 PM Ignore HuoXingC Report Abuse I've read nearly all of it. I spent most of my college fund on my brand new Civic a couple of months ago, and I want to ensure that it's in top condition. I trust my owner's manual more than someone claiming to be a car expert. It's also helpful in telling me what all the lights mean when they come on so that the evil mechanics don't try to b.s. something.
estroh Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,604 Points:729,825 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 14, 2011 12:38:22 AM Ignore estroh Report Abuse I’ve only scanned through it
HardeepWA Champion Author Tacoma Posts:1,458 Points:160,460 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2011 10:32:24 PM Ignore HardeepWA Report Abuse Yes.
mattsage Champion Author Buffalo Posts:4,357 Points:697,500 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2011 9:58:03 AM Ignore mattsage Report Abuse I just look stuff up when I need to
trueblondii Rookie Author Houston Posts:4 Points:8,730 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 28, 2011 5:04:03 PM Ignore trueblondii Report Abuse I just look stuff up when I need to lol
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,279 Points:2,141,975 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: May 22, 2011 6:37:45 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse Jul 28, 2010 2:15:14 AM, CrackedLCD wrote: >Being that this is the 21st century and all, isn't it about time >that the automakers put the owners manuals online for searching >and reference? One of Hyundai's high-end cars has a digital owners' manual. My 2006 Scion came with a CD-ROM for use with a full-function computer.
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: May 22, 2011 6:18:10 PM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse Y
TriniB Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,350 Points:437,690 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: May 7, 2011 9:32:02 AM Ignore TriniB Report Abuse yes.
TXRico Rookie Author Anchorage Posts:21 Points:9,355 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2011 1:54:36 PM Ignore TXRico Report Abuse Yes...all of it
ZL1 All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:602 Points:63,150 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2011 2:07:16 AM Ignore ZL1 Report Abuse I’ve read nearly all of it
DB2008 All-Star Author Winnipeg Posts:675 Points:239,070 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2011 3:25:54 PM Ignore DB2008 Report Abuse From cover to cover. With todays gadgets in cars, I bet 90% of the people who own cars have no idea what it's capable of doing. The car does something unusual and the first thing that the owner thinks is there's a problem when in fact the car is telling the owner "Don't do that!" If people are not smart enough to read the manuals the cars have to make up for their "lack of attention". Just one persons opinion, take it as you wish.
smileyTX Rookie Author Dallas Posts:3 Points:8,385 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2011 8:43:04 PM Ignore smileyTX Report Abuse just look up stuff when necessary.
nowwalking Veteran Author Oklahoma Posts:261 Points:104,870 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2011 8:25:13 AM Ignore nowwalking Report Abuse I just look stuff up
Kellye11 Rookie Author Denver Posts:12 Points:1,120 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2011 10:01:53 PM Ignore Kellye11 Report Abuse yes..
SKILLZD Sophomore Author Lansing Posts:136 Points:558,010 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 11, 2011 6:44:57 AM Ignore SKILLZD Report Abuse I PRIMARILY LOOK STUFF UP AS NEEDED TO KNOW.
bigmac77 Rookie Author Tacoma Posts:45 Points:7,660 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 31, 2011 11:24:03 AM Ignore bigmac77 Report Abuse Yes