Reference Challenge - Week #2 - ChiltonLibrary

Hello again! It has been so long since we have seen one another.....

Week 2 is all about the NEW!! databases that we have access too. YAY! I love, Love, LOVE both Chilton's and Mango, and was stoked when I found out the state was picking up both.

The highlight of ChiltonLibrary for me is the space saving aspect of this database. Our library has a small chunk of our Adult Non-fiction that is consumed by Chiltons, and nothing makes my day more than seeing someone over there looking at the shelves for the right year of their vehicle and doing my reference librarian duties of informing them of the new online database. Ok, we have no intention of eliminating any of the physical books any time soon and its not like we are going to stop getting the new ones, but still, its the principle of the matter! This information can be found ONLINE! And, when I do inform patrons of the ChiltonLibrary database, they are always amazed at how easy and streamlined it is, and the fact that they don't have to check out this huge monstrosity of a book for two pages. I love it!

Alright, onto the exercises. Here is where I get to share with the world that I am a Prius owner. Yay! Ok, let the Jeff Dunham jokes commence. I've heard them all....

#1. My maintenance schedule @30,000 miles
Oh joy! It looks like everything needs to be checked at 30k miles. Here are a few:

• air cleaner filter element
• ball joints & dust covers
• cabin air filter

#2. Most recent Technical Service Bulletin or Recall

Since the massive brake failure/accelleration issue about 3 years ago, Toyota has been on pins and needles when it comes to the Prius. I have owned my car for 3 years, and have received many, MANY free replacements and recalls for the tiniest of things. But, like the good little car owner I am, I go in and get the servicing done and the part replaced. If only there was a Toyota dealer closer than Rapid.

The most recent technical bulletin or recall is the Hybrid Electric Pump Replacement. It came out in November of 2013, and I don't think I have gotten this one taken care of yet....whoops!

#3. Repair Tab -> Brakes

Hahahah! I giggle over this one. There is ALOT.

Here are a few things of note:

• my car is equipped with a Brake Stroke Simulator Cylinder (I have no idea what this is, but before you can remove it, you must remove the windshield wiper motor)
• there is a shoe hold down spring and a shoe hold down spring cup in the rear brake drum assembly
• There is a massive red warning when bleeding the brakes. It states that -

WARNING

Bleeding without the intelligent tester may result in the air not being completely bled. As this can result in an accident, be sure to use the intelligent tester for air bleeding.

I am not an intelligent tester. I should probably not do this.

Good thing I know a few places to take my car if I am having issues. I have not a clue as to what goes on under the hood, except the fact that whatever witchcraft and wizardry that it is, it gives me phenomenal fuel mileage!