Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazdaspeed Complete Report

The biggest change for the Miata since its 1989 inception came in mid-2004 with the introduction of the 178-hp, turbocharged Mazdaspeed MX-5. Speed now joins lively handling as part of the Miata's timeless appeal. The 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine makes peak horsepower at 6000 rpm, and 166 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. That's 25 percent more horsepower and 33 percent more torque than the naturally aspirated Miata, which remains unchanged for 2005. A five-speed manual transmission is standard on base and LS Miatas, with an automatic available on both.

2000 Ford Contour Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

This article is intended to aid in diagnosing DTC’s P0171, P0174, P1130, P1131, P1150, P1151, P2195, or P2197 (system lean or lack of HEGO switches) when a vacuum leak is present. HEGO sensors, MAF sensors, and PCM replacements are not an effective repair when a vacuum leak is causing the above DTC’s.
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Perform the following inspections/repairs when the above codes are found in memory. Procedure provides instructions on how to make comparisons of the total fuel corrections (using scan tool or equivalent) at idle and high RPM’s to help determine if a vacuum leak is the root cause of the DTC’s.

2007 Honda Pilot EX Pinging, Rattling or Squealing During Light Acceleration

If you're viewing this service bulletin on ISIS and the computer has sound, click
on the image below to hear an example of how the noise may sound and see the
rpm levels it occurs at.
1. Drive the vehicle at low speeds (25 mph or less) under light throttle.
If you hear a ping, rattle, or squeal, go to step 3.
If you don't hear a ping, rattle, or squeal, go to step 2.

3 3/4" Tachometer Engine Cylinder Adjustments Installation

This tachometer is factory calibrated for 8 cylinder engines. For operation on 4 or 6 cylinder engines, a switch adjustment must be made.
1. Remove cup by placing the tachometer face down on a smooth surface. Remove the phillips screw on the back and gently lift the cup off to expose the circuit board. Take care
not to pull on the wires.
2. Locate the switch on the circuit board. Move each of the two switches to the proper cylinder selection according to the diagram illustration on the right.
4 Cyl.- Both switches down
6 Cyl.- Switch #1 down. Switch #2 up
8 Cyl.- Both switches up
3.Replace the case on the tach with mounting bracket at the bottom (make sure the wires are clear of the screw hole).
4. Replace the screw

2004-2007 Mazda RX-8 Engine Cranks No Start Service Bulletin

Some vehicles (mazda rx-8) may experience difficulty starting (cranks no start). This may occur after driving the vehicle a
short distance without engine reaching normal operating temperature. Examples: starting a vehicle and moving
it to wash it, engine stall due to mis-application of clutch then restart. This commonly occurs at port facilities or
dealer lots where vehicles are frequently started cold, moved for short distances and then turned off. This concern may also occur due to low cranking RPM during engine starting.

2008 Fiat Nuova Croma Station Wagon

The Fiat Nuova Croma , Fiat's Station Wagon, had its debut today. The Fiat Nuova Croma has a choice between five engines: two 1.9 liter engines, a 1.8 liter, a 2.2 liter and a 2.4 liter engine. The Fiat Nuova Croma powered by the 1.9 Multijet 8v engine develops 120 hp at 4000 rpm and 280 Nm of torque at 2000 rpm. The top speed is 195 km/h and accelerates from 0 10 100 km/h in 11.3 seconds.