Every once in a while, it’s fun to do a job for the first time. Believe it or not, I’d never had cause to replace a Honda Accord timing belt.
Shoehorn Fit
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Nissan Chokeless Hitachi: Part One
This unique carburetor had been out of production for nearly two years, and some of the over one million Sentras and Pulsars equipped with chokeless Hitachis were beginning to show up for service at independent shops around the country.
Carside Manner
It happens. You are forced to deal with someone who can only be classified as a jerk. The following is a real store.
Carside Manner
October’s column on female customers brought some interesting responses, opinions, and a suggested solution for dealing with older female customers.
Sixteen Minutes
Have you ever been to the doctor’s office, only to have him turn you over to the nurse for some tests before you even have a chance to discuss your problem with him?
K-Jet Control Pressure
Unlike past overview articles, we’ll limit each article in this series to a specific problem, subsystem, or procedure which can cause all those crazy no-starts, hiccups, stumbles, and blind staggers.
Hondamatic
So many other vehicle designs have taken on that cookie cutter, me-too look. Not Honda.
Handyman’s Special
After glowing description of the car’s many positive features, the ad will often close with the cautionary phrase “needs minor repair” or “Handyman’s Special?”
Tech Tips
Mitsubishi Vacuum Load Sensor; Speedometer Cable Lubrication; Nissan Timing Belt Damage; BMW A/C Compressors; Isuzu Throttle Position Sensor; Custom Wire Loom Holders; Belated Apology And Thanks
The Little Engine That Could
The Volkswagen air cooled flat four had to overcome a long mountain of skeptics who said it would never work.