Quick question:

 

For the EA71 and EA81 subarus, how does the Bentley service manual compare to the FSM? Better or worse overall? Some info that the FSM doesn't have?

 

Thanks.

Don't know for sure, but the ones i've looked at for other vehicles were detailed and much better than Chilton/Haynes--if the price is right, go for it.

I have a Bentley and find it a little confusing because it's so precise that I don't seem to find the correct combination... year, model, emissions, etc. We do manage to get it done using the Bentley

For what it covers, I've always felt that the Bentley manual was the best "bang for the buck." It covers all models up to '84 starting I believe with '78. It reads like a condensed version of the FSM with all the right detail and written in english rather than technical jargon.