Nissan Sentra: 5-Speed Transaxle Repair
Nissan has used the same basic five-speed manual transaxle design in the Sentra since it was introduced in 1982.
Honda PGM: Part Two
Last month we gave you some introductory information on Honda’s PGM-Fi system. This month we’ll look at some specific troubleshooting tips and repair hints.
Volkswagen Transaxle Repair
The Volkswagen transaxle covered in this article has been with us in this basic form since it was used in the first VW Rabbit way back in 1975.
Honda PGM
In 1985, Honda introduced their version of electronic fuel injection, PGM-Fi.
Endangered Species
Survival of the fittest has sent many a wayward bird from a precarious perch on the endangered species list to the bring of extinction. They just couldn’t cope with some nasty changes in their environment.
Carside Manner
It’s been a while since we updated our list of customer catch phrases. They’re the little key words that tip you off, and let you know the day may seem longer than it really is. Be on the lookout for these clouds on the horizon. The cash you save may be your own.
Battery-ology 101
Welcome to Battery-ology 101-Testing Maintenance-Free Batteries. This class is part one of a two part series on battery testing.
Tech Tips
Injector Clip Installation Tool; Toyota Diesel Cold Start Problem; Fuel Soaked Charcoal Canisters; Sticking Honda Fuel Pressure Regulator; SAAB Sticking Clutch Shaft
Subaru Clutch Replacement
If you’ve ever put a clutch in a VW Beetle, you have some idea what it’s like to put a clutch in a Subaru.
Carside Manner
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
They might even spring for springs and a mild suspension upgrade, if the job is sold properly.
VW Digifant: Part Two
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
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
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
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
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
Resetting the mileage counter on most of these cars should take less time than replacing the oxygen sensor.
Carside Manner
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
A timing belt replacement on Volvo eight valve four cylinder engines is nice work if you can get it, for a number of reasons…
Repair Data
The key problem facing most technicians today – finding the latest technical information that can help increse profits and cut down on diagnostic time.
Nissan Power Steering Rack
Power steering rack repairs aren’t everyone’s bowl of Cheerios.