Import Service, Author at Automotive Tech Info

Carside Manner

May 1988 | Import Service

Chocolate SAM and the Beckwith brothers

Toyota ABS

Apr 1988 | Import Service, Toyota

Good drivers will pump the brakes, releasing them every time traction is lost. But what about the inexperienced driver? And what about someone who just plain loses his cool?

Metrics, Mechanics, and Micrometers

Apr 1988 | Import Service

In this less-than-formal introduction, we offer painless ways to cope with it. We discuss linear measurement and include a metric conversion chart.

K-Jetronic

Apr 1988 | Import Service

Those technicians competent to repair fuel injection systems were ranked right up there with magicians, and harder to find…

K-Jetricks

Apr 1988 | Import Service

Here are some time-saving tricks and handy test tips for this popular fuel-injection system.

Carburetor Clinic: Feedback Hitachi Two-Barrel

Apr 1988 | Import Service, Mazda

This carb appears on feedback-equipped front wheel drive Mazda GLCs. It’s just one of several up dated versions you’ll see of the basic Hitachi carb we covered in the November/December 1987 Carb Clinic.

Helping Hand Technique

Apr 1988 | Import Service

Believe it or not, your bare hands are two of the best carburetor tools you’ve got. You can use your bare hands to diagnose and fix certain problems.

Carside Manner

Apr 1988 | Import Service

The mess shown in the photo is brought to you compliments of an old friend of mine. This photo was not a set -up. He actually works from this pile…

Building a Better Business

Apr 1988 | General, Import Service

This includes some critical-but-overlooked steps to improving any business. It also tells you how to get free professional counseling from savvy veteran businessmen.

VW Diesel: Part Two

Mar 1988 | Import Service, Volkswagen

The second part of this diesel story covers valve adjustment, head gasket selection, and nozzle service.

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