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Volkswagen Motronic

Volkswagen Motronic

Motronic systems combine ignition timing with knock control, fuel injection, fuel economy and emissions control. Combining all these functions into a single control unit allows adaptive strategies to control idle speed, ignition timing and fuel injection, depending upon actual operating conditions.

Test Bench: Raytek Raynger MX4+

Test Bench: Raytek Raynger MX4+

At the risk of borrowing an overused analogy one too many times, what’s the first thing the doctor does after he asks for your medical insurance card? He starts his checkup by taking your vital signs, beginning with your body temperature, right?

Tech Tips

Tech Tips

1998 Tech Tip Winner Nissan Intentional Backfire Cure Tension Please! Honda Brake Pointers

Honda Code Breaker Part One: Fuel Injected Hondas

Honda Code Breaker Part One: Fuel Injected Hondas

The self-diagnostic systems for Honda automobiles equipped with PGM-FI fuel injection have followed a very consistent strategy. The beginings of this strategy can be traced back to the 1985 CRX Si, the late production 1985 Prelude Si and the 1985 Accord SEi. Three different methods of diagnostic trouble code retrieval have been employed and the […]

Subaru Scheduled Maintenance

Subaru Scheduled Maintenance

The frequency of scheduled inspection and maintenance services required by late model Subaru vehicles is minimal when compared with vehicles of the past. If the owner has the good sense to bring the vehicle to your shop to perform these services, it’s up to you to do the rest.

Shop Tools (January 1999)

Shop Tools (January 1999)

Drill Bit Sharpener Power Flush Plus A/C Flusher and Solvent Recycler Vacuum Bleeder Offroad Creeper Rechargeable, Battery-Powered Grease Gun Fluid Containment Bench High-Tech Workbench New Tire Changer Rotary Screw Compressor Rim Clamp Tire Changer Waste-Oil Heater Asymmetrical Overhead Lift Digital Lube Nozzle Power Steering Flush Machine Folding Engine Hoist Pro Charger 50 TranServe II+ R.I.M. […]

Diagnostic Tools

Diagnostic Tools

ALLDATA Version 3.0 Software Release; Toyota Handbook; Automotive Multimeter; Halogen Hawk Leak Detector; and more…

Parts

Parts

1998/1999 LuK RepSet Catalog; New Products from NAPA AUTO PARTS; Spark Plug Merchandising Program; ‘Loaded’ Calipers; and more…

Hand Tools

Hand Tools

Hose-Pulling Ergonomic Pliers; Metric Stud Extractors; Locking Pliers; Ergonomic Drivers for Tamper-Proof Torx Fasteners; and more…

Pump Up The Volume

Pump Up The Volume

Here’s a pressure-puzzle for you: Inside the combustion chamber during a WOT power stroke the burning gases can momentarily exceed 1500 psi.

Tech Tips

Tech Tips

Editor’s Note; Don’t Be Misled; Nissan Charging System Symptoms; Idle Speed And Warm Restart Woes; and more…