Import Service, Author at Automotive Tech Info

Grind and Squeal, Growl, Moan and Groan! Them’s the Brakes!

Feb 1999 | General, Import Service

On Germany’s unlimited-speed Autobahns and the similar limited-access highways in Austria, Switzerland and Northern Italy, you’ll see (and hear) cars decelerating rapidly from over 150 mph. As those cars bind it down to zero from three-figure Autobahn cruise, there’s sometimes a long, loud brake squeal, a noise the drivers usually ignore.

Circuit Savvy Part Two: Parallel Circuit Resistance

Feb 1999 | General, Import Service

Voltage and current in series and parallel circuits are relatively easy to understand because we can use descriptions that are clear and logical. For example, in a series circuit, all components in series pass the same total current (I) and the sum of the voltage drops around a series circuit equal the total applied voltage […]

Volkswagen Motronic

Feb 1999 | Import Service, Volkswagen

Motronic systems combine ignition timing with knock control, fuel injection, fuel economy and emissions control. Combining all these functions into a single control unit allows adaptive strategies to control idle speed, ignition timing and fuel injection, depending upon actual operating conditions.

Test Bench: Raytek Raynger MX4+

Feb 1999 | General, Import Service

At the risk of borrowing an overused analogy one too many times, what’s the first thing the doctor does after he asks for your medical insurance card? He starts his checkup by taking your vital signs, beginning with your body temperature, right?

Tech Tips

Feb 1999 | Honda, Import Service, Nissan

1998 Tech Tip Winner Nissan Intentional Backfire Cure Tension Please! Honda Brake Pointers

Honda Code Breaker Part One: Fuel Injected Hondas

Feb 1999 | Honda, Import Service

The self-diagnostic systems for Honda automobiles equipped with PGM-FI fuel injection have followed a very consistent strategy. The beginings of this strategy can be traced back to the 1985 CRX Si, the late production 1985 Prelude Si and the 1985 Accord SEi. Three different methods of diagnostic trouble code retrieval have been employed and the […]

Shop Tools (January 1999)

Jan 1999 | General, Import Service

Drill Bit Sharpener Power Flush Plus A/C Flusher and Solvent Recycler Vacuum Bleeder Offroad Creeper Rechargeable, Battery-Powered Grease Gun Fluid Containment Bench High-Tech Workbench New Tire Changer Rotary Screw Compressor Rim Clamp Tire Changer Waste-Oil Heater Asymmetrical Overhead Lift Digital Lube Nozzle Power Steering Flush Machine Folding Engine Hoist Pro Charger 50 TranServe II+ R.I.M. […]