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Variable Valve Timing: The Best of Both Worlds
We are a demanding people. We want to buy high-performance cars, but we don’t want to deal with the hard-starting and “lumpy” idle that come with high-profile, long-duration camshafts. How can engineers make more power and yet still give us a smooth idle?
Connections Come First
With the advent of the computer, electronics have exploded in every aspect of our lives, and the automobile is no different. Regardless of how sophisticated and productive, all M-B electronics still rely on basic wiring connections. It’s our job to keep all those connections clean, tight, and moisture-free to make everything in the electronics chain work the way it should.
Keeping Cool Under Pressure
There is no such thing as a maintenance-free cooling system. It’s important to identify potential problems and catch them before a break-down situation. Let’s explore Nissan’s various engine cooling systems, the importance of proper fluids, and some best-practice inspection techniques.
On-Board Diagnostics
An overview of Nissan OBD II, and why the CONSULT is superior when compared to generic scan tools for diagnosing problems on Nissan vehicles.
Cutting the Cable: Nissan Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
A look at Nissan’s Electronic Throttle Control System and its components, including a discussion on the advantages of the design, as well as some diagnostic considerations that underscore the importance Nissan has given to reliability.
Wiring Matters
Network topology, wiring diagrams and scan tools are essential for modern collision repair.
FWD and MacPherson Struts Change the Collision Repair Game
Many advanced steering, stability control, and propulsion technologies in the front-drive CLA depend upon precise suspension geometry for proper vehicle operation. Here are some front wheel drive suspension basics for collision repairers who will be working on this history-making model.
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