Import Service, Author at Automotive Tech Info

Tracer

Jan 1993 | Import Service

We’ve seen Toyotas posing as Chevrolets and Mitsubishis posing as Chryslers in these pages. Now it’s time to look at one of Ford Motor Company’s crossover cars-the Mercury Tracer.

SAAB 9000

Jan 1993 | Import Service, SAAB

They’ve been tacking 9s on their cars as long as I can remember. We’ve seen 96s, 99s, and 900s, just to name a few Saab “9” models.

Tech Tips

Dec 1992 | Honda, Import Service, Volvo

Volvo Diesel Charging Systems; Camry Cruise Control; Cleaning Headlight Connections; Oversize Sheet Metal Hole Saver; Honda Heater Cables; Failed Emissions Tests; CV Axle Disassembly

Toyota Variable Venturi: Part Two

Dec 1992 | Driveability + Emissions Diagnosis, Import Service, Toyota

Installing the carburetor field fix kit may seem like a lot of work, but the results are certainly worthwhile. The kit made a noticeable improvement in the cold operation of our target Tercel, and we didn’t think it was running that badly when we started.

Taken For Granite

Dec 1992 | Import Service, Toyota

Somewhere along the line, someone in the marketing department must have discovered there were also Americans who were looking for a bit more power and luxury in a slightly larger package, and wouldn’t mind paying extra for these features.

Carside Manner

Dec 1992 | Import Service

My apologies to Mr. Dickens, but customer expectations for their new or nearly new cars seem to be an all time high. On average, newer vehicles are more reliable and require less maintenance than ever before.

Before You Dig…

Dec 1992 | Import Service

Your local public utility’s worst nightmare is a guy with a backhoe who doesn’t heed the warnings.

Alliance

Nov 1992 | Import Service

The Renault Alliance was voted Motor Trend Car of the Year in 1983. Large decals glued to the rear windows identified the little car as the “One to Watch.”

Van Go

Nov 1992 | Import Service, Nissan

The Quest is actually Nissan’s fourth entry in the minivan wars.

Toyota Variable Venturi

Nov 1992 | Fuel, Import Service, Toyota

Fuel injection seems like an easy choice, but even a simple fuel injection system can add to much to the cost of the average econobox.

Author: Import Service