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Dec 25, 2021 - 05:30 PM
The primary difference between the manual types is where they are coming from and the extent of information they contain. Technically, service manuals should be more detailed, and may contain more "variant-specific" data, while workshop manuals are more "general."
Factory service manuals are the OEM ones, the repair manuals provided by the manufacturer to its own technicians, and as such, usually have better quality content than aftermarket ones. Nonetheless, the specs and procedures should be as accurate in both types but OEM repair manuals often have better images and illustrations.
Both manual types may refer to any particular part or product, but it is important to understand that both are sourced from different origins and their contents may differ from each other to a great extent.
On the other hand, it's also important to keep in mind that several manufacturers don't necessarily follow this nomenclature and both terms are frequently used interchangeably in the industry.
Factory service manuals are the OEM ones, the repair manuals provided by the manufacturer to its own technicians, and as such, usually have better quality content than aftermarket ones. Nonetheless, the specs and procedures should be as accurate in both types but OEM repair manuals often have better images and illustrations.
Both manual types may refer to any particular part or product, but it is important to understand that both are sourced from different origins and their contents may differ from each other to a great extent.
On the other hand, it's also important to keep in mind that several manufacturers don't necessarily follow this nomenclature and both terms are frequently used interchangeably in the industry.
