Import Service, Author at Automotive Tech Info

Carside Manner

Jan 1990 | Import Service

This month’s Carside manner was written by two successful shop owners who have some good ideas about dealing with dissatisfied customers.

Struts & Springs: Writing Bigger Profits

Jan 1990 | Import Service

They might even spring for springs and a mild suspension upgrade, if the job is sold properly.

VW Digifant: Part Two

Jan 1990 | Import Service, Volkswagen

We’re going to cover diagnosis and repair techniques for this system. Before we do, we’d better set up a few ground rules.

Vattenpumpar: Swedish Water Pumps

Jan 1990 | Import Service

Replacing a water pump is pretty routine as service procedures go. Some might even call it boring. Diagnose the problem, remove the old pump, scrape off the old gasket, then install the new pump. Nothing too exciting about it.

VW Digifant Part 1

Dec 1989 | Import Service, Volkswagen

A recent addition to the ever-lenghthening list, of “totally new and improved” fuel systems, is a new system Volkswagen calls Digifant II.

Spark Sickness: Ignition Testing

Dec 1989 | Import Service

Electronic ignition is very often taken for granted. Most people don’t give their ignition a second though until the day it calls in sick.

Snaps, Crackles, Pops

Dec 1989 | Import Service

Another name for static electricity is ESD or Electro-Static Discharge, a term that better describes the phenomenon that causes this problem.

Dash Cash – Resetting Emission Reminder Lights, Part 2

Dec 1989 | Import Service

Resetting the mileage counter on most of these cars should take less time than replacing the oxygen sensor.

Carside Manner

Dec 1989 | Import Service

You’re involved in marketing every day. The most important part of knowing your market is knowing your customers and their needs.

Volvo Timing Belt

Nov 1989 | Import Service, Volvo

A timing belt replacement on Volvo eight valve four cylinder engines is nice work if you can get it, for a number of reasons…

Author: Import Service