Toyota Archives - Automotive Tech Info

Cheap Spills

by Import Service | Nov 1993

So besides the unavoidable necessities like brakes, exhaust, and tune up work, what could possibly annoy a Tercel owner enough to bring his car in for some unscheduled maintenance?

Toyota Fuel Smell; Magnetic Attraction; Take Two Aspirin and Call Me In The Morning; Nissan Truck Idle; SAAB Idle Problems; Misdiagnosed Oil Leaks; Weird Science; Toyota Throttle Body Deposits; Wheel Cylinders

Tech Tips

by Import Service | Mar 1993

Isuzu Parts Substitutions; Bouncing Subaru Tach Needle; Toyota Horn Contacts; Radio Interference; Corroded VW Connectors; Honda Headlight

Tech Tips

by Import Service | Feb 1993

Toyota Tech Tip Treasure Trove; Nissan Transmission Pan Bolts; Hyundai Excel Transmissions; Acura Water Pumps; Volkswagen Knocking Noises; Visual Aid

Toyota Variable Venturi: Part Two

by Import Service | Dec 1992

Installing the carburetor field fix kit may seem like a lot of work, but the results are certainly worthwhile. The kit made a noticeable improvement in the cold operation of our target Tercel, and we didn’t think it was running that badly when we started.

Taken For Granite

by Import Service | Dec 1992

Somewhere along the line, someone in the marketing department must have discovered there were also Americans who were looking for a bit more power and luxury in a slightly larger package, and wouldn’t mind paying extra for these features.

Toyota Variable Venturi

by Import Service | Nov 1992

Fuel injection seems like an easy choice, but even a simple fuel injection system can add to much to the cost of the average econobox.

Tech Tips

by Import Service | Sep 1992

Turbocharger Parts Cleaning; Toyota Wiring Harness Repair; Volvo Diesel No-Start; Digifant Flooding; Cressida Crankshaft Timing Gears; Wheel Cylinder Replacement