Import Service, Author at Automotive Tech Info

Snap Judgment

Jul 1994 | General, Import Service

When it comes to engine work, the cost in lost time and money can be tremendous if the job has to be done a second time.

Driveability Clinic: Birds Of A Different Feather

Jul 1994 | Import Service, Porsche

proper battery voltage and clean, tight connections in both the voltage supply and ground circuits of any car experiencing driveability problems. My own experience tells me that these factors are especially important when diagnosing any Porsche driveability complaint.

Tech Tips

Jul 1994 | Import Service, Mazda

Engine Pre-Oiling; Automatic Transmission leak; Heater Valve Replacement; Axle Nut Rerun; Exhaust Leak Sleuth; Intermittent Electrical Problems; Mazda Cooling Fan Operation; Cleanup Tips

Trooper Troubles: Part Two

Jun 1994 | Import Service, Isuzu

We told you this vehicle was messed up, and we weren’t exaggerating. During disassembly of the engine, we discovered that it had already been rebuilt once before.

Driveability Clinic: K-Lambda “Lite”

Jun 1994 | General, Import Service

Why K-Lambda? Our choice of K-Lambda was an easy one for a number of reasons…

Up In The Air

Jun 1994 | General, Import Service

While it’s safe to assume that many of these cars will never be retrofitted to R-134a (the approved replacement refrigerant for R-12), there are still millions of others that will require retrofitting before they make that final trip to the wrecking yard.