Author: Import Service

The red CHECK ENGINE light on the dash can be a blessing, a curse, or both at the same time.

There have been many changes in vehicle battery technology and we’ve seen the emergence of vehicle electronics. These changes have taken some of the value out of the hydrometer test.

About two days after the “Craftmanship” article appeared in February’s Import Service, an acquaintance told me that his ’87 Camry was stuck in his company’s parking lot because it refused to move out of its parking space.

In today’s world of electronic ignition and computer controlled fuel delivery systems, the idea of a tune-up may seem outdated.

Rodney Gets The Shaft; Gnashing Teeth; Rotor Thickness Gauge; One Ringy-Dingy; No Check Engine Light; Is It Tight?; Turn Me Loose; Armstrong Steering

Automotive A/C has spent the last few years gradually turning into a very hot topic.

Under Pressure; Unheated Mixture; Gasping For Air; Crossed Wires; False Alarm; Crank Bolt Removal; Keeping The R-12 On The Inside; Stopping More Leaks

Magnetic sensors are AC signal generating devices that are used to indicate the rotational speed of a wheel or shaft (RPM).