Improper torque to piston rod - 94 corrado

94 Corrado 

Customer bought in his Corrado for rod knock noise from the engine.

We inspection the car and found sufficient amount of metal shaving in the oil pan.

This is due to improper torque from the piston rod.

We swap the engine and did tune up on the car, Using Liqui Moly 10w60 to maximize lubrication 

for the engine components and quite down the engine noise. 

He claims that the car runs smoother and quite at low rpms since we had the engine swap 

Spend less at your next fill-up

Source from VehicleMD.com

Link:

http://vehiclemd.com/spend-less-at-your-next-fill-up/

by Amanda Bowman

Many people in the United States have started shifting their focus when it comes to their vehicles. Instead of just wanting the nicest features — heated leather seats, a GPS system and other fine items — they now want the best fuel economy and to help reduce harmful emissions.

Shell Fuels recently conducted a survey that provided insight into the current U.S. driver attitudes on fuel efficiency and compared them to those of international drivers. The following are some of the insightful results they received.

• Americans are more concerned about energy waste compared to other countries surveyed, with half of U.S. drivers bothered by people wasting energy and 54 percent seeing it as a waste of resources beyond just money.

•   U.S. drivers recognize the positive impact of fuel efficiency both financially and out of respect for the planet’s resources. Seventy-seven percent see being fuel efficient as an important way for them to personally use resources in a more sustainable way, while 86 percent also see it as important for saving money.

•   While 63 percent of drivers indicate a willingness to change their driving behaviors to be more fuel efficient, nearly one in three U.S. drivers also indicate they don’t know how to drive more efficiently.

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If you find yourself not knowing how to be more fuel efficient, fear not. Shell Fuels has created a list of 10 simple things you can do to improve your fuel economy.

1.   Drive smoothly — Avoid heavy acceleration or braking. Speeding, rapid acceleration and braking can lower your gasoline mileage by 5 percent at lower speeds around town and by 33 percent at highway speeds.
2.   Keep your engine well tuned and repair any problems immediately — If your car has failed an emissions test or is noticeably out of tune, repairing the problem could improve your gasoline mileage by 4 percent on average.
3. Make sure tires are not over- or under-inflated — Proper air pressure cuts down on fuel used while driving. Keeping tires at the correct pressure can improve your gasoline mileage by more than 3 percent.
4. Minimize vehicle drag — Keep your trunk and back seat clear of unnecessary items that only add weight. Removing excess weight can improve your fuel mileage.
5. Use the recommended grade of oil in your engine — Following your manufacturer’s motor oil recommendation can improve gasoline mileage by up to 2 percent. Look for motor oil that says “Energy Conserving” on the API performance symbol to ensure it contains friction-reducing additives, if recommended.
6. Choose a high-quality gasoline — Top automakers say that carbon deposits can build up on critical engine parts, which can decrease the power, performance and fuel efficiency of your vehicle. Audi, BMW, General Motors, Honda, Toyota and Volkswagen recommend using Top Tier Detergent Gasolines to help keep engines clean.
7. Use cruise control on major roads and in free-flowing traffic — Maintaining a constant speed can improve fuel mileage.
8. Avoid idling — When you idle, you get zero miles per gallon.
9. Avoid higher speeds — Fuel mileage usually decreases when driving at speeds over 60 miles per hour.
10. Plan your outings to avoid separate trips — Combine your errands into one outing to avoid short separate trips. This helps avoid unnecessary cold starts and keeps your car’s engine running warm and more efficiently.

2009 Nissan versa Sunroof drain problem

2009 Nissan Versa

Customer complain once hit the brake pedal the trunk will pop open

when we take a deep look into it, found out the drain from the sunroof and leaking water into the vehicle.

Therefore there is a short circuit on the harness goes to the back of the vehicle.

we have to replace the whole harness goes to the trunk and dry out all the water inside the vehicle.

and fix the drain hose with a 90 degrees plug .

Waverly Cary- Cars and coffee . first Saturday of each month

Waverly Cars and Coffee, Cary

Simple and Clean 

NA1  

Clean Supra

997 GT3RS

 240SX kouki with SR swap

FD with LS swap

Mazda 6 coolant leaks and MIL light

coolant leak on a mazda 6 coolant resevoir

this is what is looks like when we do the pressure test. 

Hole in the block. 

Due to fact that ones want to save few bucks on oil change.

trust us on our ASE certified technicians for quality oil change

Found this on a 2000 mazda 6 with no check engine light. 

Apparently the dealership had cut the circuit board to the MIL Light bulb.

Make sure you do pre purchase inspection with computerized check 

before buying a vehicle from used car dealership.

Day at Georgia Aquarium

Went to Georgia for short trip

Cant miss the Coca Cola Factory

and the big fish tank

2013 Honda meet @ VA

This is what happened when u hit a tires dark while driving 80mph on highway

2012 Scion FRS Nexus tablet installation

Customer bought it this 2012 FRS for customize naxus tablet in the audio port. 

It does have power source to charge the tablet and all the original aux port usb can still be used

i mount the head unit in the glove box for easy access to the unit for CD or wires.

A happy customer with tablet for navigation and audio/video on board.

and still be able to link to unit with bluetooth and control from ur phone.

cost for the whole unit is under 700 wow.

cheaper than a full size navigation head unit.

RX7

Pick up this 89 Rx7 Turbo II for cheap . First time rotary.

Again for my Initial D collection. 

s2000 Hardtop

Mugen Rep hardtop installed on Ricky's S2000

June 19 2013

Happy Birthday to our L1 Master tech - Toyota , Honda specialist.

Update on the NSX and DC2R

Replace the drive belt on my CTSC NSX

Replace ground control with koni yellow with Spoon Fixed damper with RSR spring

Our first look of the shop

This was back in early 2013 when we first started . 

10.15.2013

大宮車業- Omiya Sports Auto repair service
RTP CARY  北卡華人 ASE CERTIFIED 保修店. 

ASE CERTIFIED MASTER/L1 技師.提供專業汽車服務 

擁有由美國和歐洲最先進的專業设备器材, 及選用原廠配件 提供 1 年 12000 MILES 
WARRANTY 
為你提供比原廠合理的价格, 跟原廠质量一樣的服务. 

服務項目有: 買車前檢查, 引 擎定期保養、引擎大修、底盤檢修、冷氣檢修、名牌輪
胎更換、四輪定位、價錢公道、 技術本位、道路救援、讓每一輛愛車性能都保持在最
佳狀態。 


State emission inspection : $25
4 WHeels Alignment $69.99
Monday oil change special : $16.99 ( By appointment)

帶上正式的估價單, 我們將提供相同價格以外的折扣 我們大約是5到50% DEALERSHIP價
錢折扣
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地址: 508 E Chatham st, Cary, NC 27511
電話: 919 469 8665 (Languages: Chinese, Cantonese, English, Spanish)

Call or visit www.omiyasports.com for appointment.