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    Cranking speed and its effect on DMF

    OESAA, as well as members Bosch, Varta and Banner, return to take a look at Dual Mass Flywheels (DMF) and ...

    OESAA, as well as members Bosch, Varta and Banner, return to take a look at Dual Mass Flywheels (DMF) and how incorrect cranking speed can have an effect on this part. Dual Mass Flywheels (DMF) have b ...

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    Nissens tackles EGR valve problems

    PMM looks into how the Nissens technical team tackles EGR valve problems on prominent TDI applications. T ...

    PMM looks into how the Nissens technical team tackles EGR valve problems on prominent TDI applications. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve is an integral part of a vehicle’s exhaust emission co ...

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    Common issues with the ABS sensor

    The humble ABS sensor has helped halt vehicles for decades, but what puts a stop to its own operation? De ...

    The humble ABS sensor has helped halt vehicles for decades, but what puts a stop to its own operation? Delphi Technologies explains common issues and provides tips on replacement. Vehicle technology i ...

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    Why brake calipers could potentially seize

    Shaftec’s Marketing Manager, Joe Toakley, talks to PMM about the potential for brake calipers seizing giv ...

    Shaftec’s Marketing Manager, Joe Toakley, talks to PMM about the potential for brake calipers seizing given many vehicles remained idle or barely used over lockdown, what to look for if you think a ca ...

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    How best to store lubricant products

    In this limited series of articles, Witham Group, exclusive UK distributor of Motul products, tracks the ...

    In this limited series of articles, Witham Group, exclusive UK distributor of Motul products, tracks the journey of the humble automotive lubricant. Each issue of PMM will focus on a different stage o ...

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    Are apprenticeships the best option?

    The skills shortage and lack of young talent coming into the industry are two very difficult problems to ...

    The skills shortage and lack of young talent coming into the industry are two very difficult problems to solve. Apprenticeships have been thought of as the solution for decades now, but are they the b ...

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    Five essential exhaust system checks

    To help customers avoid unforeseen breakdowns or MOT failures, it’s important to check that an exhaust is ...

    To help customers avoid unforeseen breakdowns or MOT failures, it’s important to check that an exhaust is in optimum condition. But what are the key things to look out for when inspecting an exhaust o ...

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    VARTA urges UK garages to test car batteries

    As the UK experiences an easing of COVID 19 restrictions this summer, the Battery Experts at VARTA have h ...

    As the UK experiences an easing of COVID 19 restrictions this summer, the Battery Experts at VARTA have highlighted how it’s vital that garages test the battery of every car coming into the workshop. ...

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    How emissions legislation is driving change

    Emissions legislation continues to drive engine hardware design and this continued evolution has generate ...

    Emissions legislation continues to drive engine hardware design and this continued evolution has generated new technologies with their own challenges. This is certainly true of Turbocharged Gasoline D ...

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    The process of selling a DMF

    Changing a clutch can be lucrative business. Empowered with knowledge and tools, it can fulfil the client ...

    Changing a clutch can be lucrative business. Empowered with knowledge and tools, it can fulfil the client expectation that your workshop can look after them should things go wrong. In this case study, ...

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    Blue Print offers aftermarket technical tips

    As well as its range of products, Blue Print also provides a wide variety of technical information to the ...

    As well as its range of products, Blue Print also provides a wide variety of technical information to the aftermarket. The company’s PROTIPS offer practical support for everyday issues encountered in ...

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    A solution for the repair and maintenance sector

    Safeguarding the future of the repair and maintenance sector has been a concern for many years. The probl ...

    Safeguarding the future of the repair and maintenance sector has been a concern for many years. The problem is one of industry reputation and finding the young people to become the technicians and ser ...

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    Classic Car Series: 1950s

    Motul and UK Automotive Partners Witham Motorsport’s classic car series has returned and this time it hea ...

    Motul and UK Automotive Partners Witham Motorsport’s classic car series has returned and this time it heads to the 1950s to take a look at the Jaguar XK120. The XK120 was launched at the 1948 London M ...

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    Tips for supporting apprentices

    In this month’s instalment of Apprenticeship Answers, Gemma Westlake uses her experience as a college lec ...

    In this month’s instalment of Apprenticeship Answers, Gemma Westlake uses her experience as a college lecturer to highlight how you can support your apprentice trainee throughout their studies. I’m su ...

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    1.2 Puretech Belt in Oil – the best practice

    Welcome to the first Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) garage advice project. ...

    Welcome to the first Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) garage advice project. In this article, technical experts from OESAA will be looking at a 1.2 Puretech Belt in Oil sys ...

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