Audi Automatic Shift Lock
The issue of unintended acceleration, or UA, has been studied, discussed, and analyzed like few other safety issues in the automobile industry.
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Author: Import Service
Hunting Down Your Market Share Part 1
Take a trip with Bob now as he braves the wild jungle of market analysis in search of the ever evasive “market share.”
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Honda CVCC
Honda first introduced its Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion, or CVCC design in 1975.
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Toyota A-40 Series Automatic Transmission
The Toyota A40 transmission family began as part of a joint manufacturing venture between Aisin Seiki of Japan and Borg-Warner of the United States.
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Nissan Chokeless Hitachi Part 2
Overhauling this carburetor isn’t much more difficult than doing an earlier Hitachi. There are a few things to be aware of. however.
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Subaru Front Disc Brake Service
Just to keep things interesting, however, a few manufacturers install the parking brake mechanism on the front calipers.
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Oxygen Sensor Tips
Oxygen sensorsbegan appearing during the 1970’s to help computer-control systems achieve the best possible balance of performance, economy, and emissions. Today they are found on nearly all new gasoline powered cars and light trucks sold in this country.
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Mazda 4 Wheel Steering
Mazda describes their system as electronically controlled with hydrnulic assist, and it relies heavily on microprocessors for its operation. We’ll take you through the basic operation of th is “steer by wire” system.
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Carside Manner
In an effort to get you and the customer on an even footing, we offer this tongue-in-cheek glossary, defining certain terms commonly thrown around the shop. Some are strictly automotive in nature, some are common words that can take on special meanings when they enter the Automotive Zone.
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