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Nissan Roulette

Aug 2009 | Import Service, Nissan

The shop was hired to remove the automatic transmission and replace it with a standard transmission from a salvage vehicle. We Diagnosing why this 2003 Nissan 350X wouldn’t run after the “fix”.

Another Mystery Solved: Automotive Slot Machine

Jun 2009 | Import Service, Nissan

The Auto Tech on Wheels runs up against Lady Luck in a Nissan no-start.

Minimum Overdrive: Altima Shifting Concerns

May 2009 | Import Service, Nissan

Mid-‘90s to early 2000 Nissan Altimas didn’t have the most complicated transmission control system, but you should still look at it first before pulling the transmission.

Blast From the Past…

Apr 2009 | General, Import Service

The 21st century version of Import Service has its work cut out for it, but somehow, I think it’ll do just fine.

Subaru Valve Train Service

Apr 2009 | Import Service, Subaru

Subaru valve trains are well-designed and highly durable, but even a great engine can be damaged by neglect, or faulty service procedures.

With Audi, It’s All a Matter of Timing

Apr 2009 | Audi, Import Service

Every 104K miles on these interference V6s, your’re going to be faced with problems of too little space and plenty of ways to go wrong.

When that BMW has a GM Transmission…

Apr 2009 | BMW, Import Service

by Kerry Jonsson Since 1991, BMW has installed the General Motors THM-R1 transmission in the 3- and 5-Series. As the relationship between GM’s French division (Hydramatic) and BMW grew, so did the number of gears in the new transmission. While the new six-speeds are on the way, here are some things we need to watch […]

Continuously Variable Transmissions: Who’s Got Them and What You Need to Know

Jan 2007 | Drivetrain, Import Service, MasterTechnician Features

Confused about CVTs, how they operate and if you can service them? Here’s some basic info to get you started.

Nitrogen Or Not! Is a Nitrogen Tire Filling Program VAluable?

Jan 2007 | Import Service, MasterTechnician Features, Tires + Wheels + Hubs + Bearings

Are the benefits and vlue of nitrogen inflation — to both you and your customers –being overstated? Here’s some information to help you decide if the investment in a nitrogen tire filling program makes sense.

An In-Depth Look at Cooling System Stop Leak Additives

Jan 2007 | Cooling Systems, Import Service, MasterTechnician Features

The bad rep these chems have among professionals is rooted deep in the past, and is largely undeserved.

Honda Accord EGR Testing With HDS With Parasitic Battery Tests and Generator AC Ripple

Nissan Roulette

Another Mystery Solved: Automotive Slot Machine

Minimum Overdrive: Altima Shifting Concerns

Blast From the Past…

Subaru Valve Train Service

With Audi, It’s All a Matter of Timing

When that BMW has a GM Transmission…

Continuously Variable Transmissions: Who’s Got Them and What You Need to Know

Nitrogen Or Not! Is a Nitrogen Tire Filling Program VAluable?

An In-Depth Look at Cooling System Stop Leak Additives

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