There are literally millions of turbocharged cars on our streets. Many are out of warranty, and many turbos are failing.
Turbo Tips
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Tech Tips
Four Volvo Quick Tips; Mikuni Carburetor Service; Audi Automatic Climate Control; Honda Distributors; Subaru Throttle Body Gasket
Take The 5th
Has unfamiliarity with Volkswagen and Audi five cylinder engines prevented you from handling your customers’ service questions about these engines on the grounds that your answers might incriminate you?
Mikuni Choke Mechanism
This may be the age of fuel injection, but our old friend the carburetor is still in use in millions of cars. One of the more unique designs is the Mikuni carb, found on many Mitsubishi, Mazda, and Chrysler vehicles.
Switch-In-A-Box
Relays have grown in importance in automotive electrical systems. But our switch-in-the-box used to be a rare item.
Mazda 626
This article will concentrate on some common repair procedures and focus on a real 1985 model with an assortment of problems.
KE-Jetronic Fuel Injection: Part Two
Last month we showed you how milliamp readings sent by the control unit to the DPR control fuel delivery to the injectors. This month, it’s time to concentrate on tests and adjustments of the system.
CFC Update
As we explained in our August CFC report, “Blue Green,” the U.S. Government has signed an international agreement that calls for gradual reductions in CFC production and a complete end to all production by the year 2000. If that seems like a long way off, read on.
Carside manner
I have already spent hours justifying the need for a new tool box, and have assembled a logical argument for the purchase so water tight that it could be used as a main hatch on a submarine.
KE-Jetronic Fuel Injection: Part One
There’s some strange new gizmo bolted to its side with wires attached to it. The frequency valve and control pressure regulator are both missing. What gives?