Automotive Service Technicians Resource Center

This is where you get to understand some of the processes involved in repairing the modern vehicle. Generally, all cars built after 1980 have some type of electronics built into them. After 1986 most cars began to phase out carbureted engines and began using fuel injected controls to deliver the proper air/fuel ratio (14.7-1) during all phases and driving conditions. Thus began the advent of the new and improved Emission control system! The following is a graph reflecting the improvements: click to read article

Although this section of the site is designed for the professional technician the general public may find it's data useful if not interesting and possibly educational. Don't get discouraged if you can't follow the data stream. If there's a subject or issue you would like clarified, feel free to contact me (via e-mail) and I will do my best to explain the subject in a format that might be helpful- Rick

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