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    Replacement of Lambda Sensors

    Tim Howes, of NGK Spark Plugs, provides some useful tips on replacement of Lambda sensors, and explains t ...

    Tim Howes, of NGK Spark Plugs, provides some useful tips on replacement of Lambda sensors, and explains the crucial differences between ‘universal’ and ‘bespoke’ versions of these components. ...

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    Intake Noise On Subaru Forester

    Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

    Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. ...

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    DPF Regeneration Advice

    Wynn Oil runs through some basic DPF regeneration advice, and suggests some products that might come in h ...

    Wynn Oil runs through some basic DPF regeneration advice, and suggests some products that might come in handy. ...

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    EGR Valve Replacement

    SMPE look at some common failures associated with EGR valves. ...

    SMPE look at some common failures associated with EGR valves. ...

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    Exhaust Noise on Citroën C1- AUTODOCTA

    Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpli ...

    Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. FAULT: A customer is complaining that their 2005 Citroën C1 ...

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    Key Things to Look out for with DPF Maintenance

    Mark Blinston, of BM Catalysts, advises mechanics about the key things to look out for when approaching D ...

    Mark Blinston, of BM Catalysts, advises mechanics about the key things to look out for when approaching Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) maintenance. The basics A DPF is the part of the exhaust system ...

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    Forced DPF Regeneration

    Best practise guidelines from European Exhaust & Catalyst on forced DPF regeneration. When a DPF reac ...

    Best practise guidelines from European Exhaust & Catalyst on forced DPF regeneration. When a DPF reaches a pre- determined particulate matter (PM) fill level (around 40%), the ECU will activate th ...

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    Engine Management; Lambda Sensors

    NGK’S Tim Howes discusses the role of NTK Lambda sensors in engine management. The Lambda, or oxygen, sen ...

    NGK’S Tim Howes discusses the role of NTK Lambda sensors in engine management. The Lambda, or oxygen, sensor supplies the engine management system with information about the quantity of residual oxyge ...

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    Exhaust Systems Fitment Tips

    How to avoid issues through incorrect fitment with Bosal Automotive & Industrial Components. As an es ...

    How to avoid issues through incorrect fitment with Bosal Automotive & Industrial Components. As an essential part of an engine’s emission system, the exhaust removes harmful emissions to keep vehi ...

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    Why Fitting a New Cat Doesn’t Always Fix the Real Issue

    Are you masking the problem? Stuart Still, Technical Trainer, EEC has the answers. Why are the new vehicl ...

    Are you masking the problem? Stuart Still, Technical Trainer, EEC has the answers. Why are the new vehicle emissions regulations getting tougher? I thought they were designed to reduce pollution but, ...

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