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Engine analyzers come in varying sizes:



  -Big box

-Hand-held

 An engine analyzer should be considered one of the essential tools for any type of drive ability diagnostics, not just

intermittent. No other single piece of equipment can provide as much information about the basic function of the

engine. The engine analyzer of today is typically hand-held, versus the big box of yesterday. Although there are

some benefits to the hand-held such as portability; there are also draw backs, such as fewer features and smaller

screens. To overcome this drawback, many hand-held engine analyzers can now display directly on a PC monitor for

easier viewing and greater clarity.

Offer similar features:

 -Starting and charging system tests

 -Ignition system analysis

 -Cylinder balance test

 -Relative compression test

 -Cylinder time variations

 Big box or hand-held, most engine analyzers offer similar features that are helpful in diagnosing intermittent

problems. Since many drive ability related problems are still related to basics, the engine analyzer is a fast and

effective way to pin-point drive ability problems in a wide variety of areas.

Late Model Vehicles are complicated:

 In the past, there were two common methods of dealing with intermittent problems. First, we could wait until the

intermittent problems becomes consistent or at least repeatable. Then we could apply standard diagnostic

techniques to solve the problem. Second, we could start at the front of the vehicle and begin changing parts until

either the problem goes away or, at the very least, becomes less of a problem. The first solution seldom works

because customers need there vehicles to be ready for the daily commutes, nor do they want to drive a vehicle with

a known problem waiting for it to break. The second solution is an even bigger problem, as the customer will end up

paying for parts that we most likely don’t need. Or worse yet, the unneeded parts end up costing a customer way

too much money, therefore a good, knowledgeable auto repair shop is needed.

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING, Complete, Honest, Reliable Repairs.





By: Mike D.

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