Just put in an order for a GMC Canyon with the 2.8L Duramax diesel. I want to do most of the basic maintenance myself and do it correctly. I have a little diesel experience (we used to have an '86 Mercedes 300 SDL - but that was a completely different animal) but not much. Hoping to find a good reference on DIY diesel maintenance. I checked Haynes, but they don't seem to have a shop manual for the 2.8. Dead tree definitely preferable to an on-line source, cuz I like to mark it up with grease and margin notes.
[And to pre-empt the usual comments, yes I looked seriously at the Tacoma, and it was a close 2nd. But the towing capacity, cabin comfort, and fuel economy are better on the Canyon. And, just IMO, I think the Mexico-made Tacomas still need to prove they are as reliable as older ones. Besides, Scottie gave the 2.8 diesel the thumb's up.]
2019 is the closest there is.
Your truck is too new. It might take a couple of years for a manual to be published.
Digital might be available sooner.
Go to AllDatadiy.com and look up your truck - you may have to go back a few model years but the instructions will be the same. You get essentially the same information as in the bulky printed service manuals. You can get a one month subscription to make sure you are happy with it.
All my vehicles are on AllDatadiy.com and while I also have printed service manuals for each vehicle, I really just stick to the AllDatadiy.
Alldata looks interesting... I'll look into it. Thx
Alldatadiy is very invaluable since it contains the same information as what is in the service manuals. I wish some of the diagrams were a little better but the same complaints goes for the service manuals. Sometimes I print several pages out if I want to mark something up.
This is the same service Scotty uses but his is “professional version”. In any event, it’s money well spent for DIYer.
Added bonus, the book times are also listed for different jobs.
There are other alternatives too.
Mitchell/identifix, prodemand
Rumor has it they're better than Alldata
@mmj can a DIYer buy those or is it very expensive (maybe makes more sense for a business/shop to purchase)?
The price from Identifix is too rich for my blood (and many DIYers, too):
Mitchell is very expensive, too.
They were suggested by mechanics, so you could be right.
You didn't see them offer any DIY packages?
@mmj I did not see DIY packages. I have no doubt their professional packages are very good (several of my mechanics uses Mitchell and I know CarWizard uses Identifix), and if they offered a cheaper package for DIY I would be interested to try it.
@mmj looks like I was wrong. Mitchell does offer a package for DIYer. One year for one vehicle is $29.95 and for 4 years is $44.95. Not bad!
https://buymitchell1.net/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=M1&Category_Code=eautorepair
You can also try Mitchell DIY site. Several of my mechanics have Mitchell (but the comprehensive professional package which is super expensive, makes sense for a shop/business). But, it turns out Mitchell makes one for DIYers that is actually very affordable. I am tempted to buy a year's subscription and compare with Alldata. Identifix may have something, too, so check their website as well.
Do it Yourself Automobile Repair Manuals - Mitchell 1 DIY (eautorepair.net)