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What’s the role of fuel filters?

|Date: May 19, 2025

What’s the role of fuel filters?

Mann-Filter’s parts kit PU 10 023/1 z KIT for pick-up fuel filters aims to make maintenance easier, thank ...

Mann-Filter’s parts kit PU 10 023/1 z KIT for pick-up fuel filters aims to make maintenance easier, thanks to the patented disassembly tool. It offers a very high degree of particle separation and eff ...

May 19, 2025
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How one sensor brought down a BMW X5 M50d

|Date: May 16, 2025

How one sensor brought down a BMW X5 M50d

PMM ’s quasher of quandaries, Ben Johnson, rebuffs the naysayers and elects to keep things simple in the ...

PMM ’s quasher of quandaries, Ben Johnson, rebuffs the naysayers and elects to keep things simple in the swap shop. In the world of modern diagnostics, it’s easy to get lost in the maze of systems, mo ...

May 16, 2025
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Why was the Toyota C-HR making a strange noise?

|Date: April 23, 2025

Why was the Toyota C-HR making a strange noise?

Autodata hears from one garage who are sure they’re hearing things… but what? The problem “A customer of ...

Autodata hears from one garage who are sure they’re hearing things… but what? The problem “A customer of ours has a 2016 Toyota C-HR 1.2 petrol and they are complaining of an abnormal noise in the bul ...

April 23, 2025
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What was wrong with the Peugeot 3008?

|Date: April 22, 2025

What was wrong with the Peugeot 3008?

An issue on a 2019 MY Peugeot 3008 1.2i has been solved, thanks to the ALLDATA Info Centre Service. ALLDA ...

An issue on a 2019 MY Peugeot 3008 1.2i has been solved, thanks to the ALLDATA Info Centre Service. ALLDATA Europe is a leading provider of original vehicle manufacturer, repair maintenance and diagno ...

April 22, 2025
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What are some hidden causes of headlight glare?

|Date: April 17, 2025

What are some hidden causes of headlight glare?

Pressure from consumer groups has prompted the Department for Transport to commission a study into headli ...

Pressure from consumer groups has prompted the Department for Transport to commission a study into headlight glare. Some, including the RAC have pointed the finger at LED lighting. However, ADAS exper ...

April 17, 2025
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What are the common causes of turbo oil leaks?

|Date: April 16, 2025

What are the common causes of turbo oil leaks?

Carwood provides its top tips for troublesome turbos. If your customer’s turbo is leaking oil, then your ...

Carwood provides its top tips for troublesome turbos. If your customer’s turbo is leaking oil, then your first thought might be that the seals are damaged, and the turbo is at fault. That’s where you’ ...

April 16, 2025
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Whats the role of starter motors?

|Date: April 15, 2025

Whats the role of starter motors?

Febi provides readers of PMM with some invaluable information regarding starter motors. Product Informati ...

Febi provides readers of PMM with some invaluable information regarding starter motors. Product Information Robust construction for perfect function Optimal fitting accuracy for easier repairs Strict ...

April 15, 2025
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How to conduct a battery system check

|Date: April 14, 2025

How to conduct a battery system check

The winter can be a time when motorists fall foul of the increased risk of roadside breakdowns and batter ...

The winter can be a time when motorists fall foul of the increased risk of roadside breakdowns and battery related non-starts. As a result, independent workshops are inundated with car battery issues. ...

April 14, 2025
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How to maintain EGR systems

|Date: April 11, 2025

How to maintain EGR systems

Nissens Automotive fills in the gaps for readers when it comes to EGR systems. As the vehicle manufacture ...

Nissens Automotive fills in the gaps for readers when it comes to EGR systems. As the vehicle manufacturers strive to limit the impact that combustion engines have on the environment, the majority of ...

April 11, 2025
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Why was the Kia Sportage’s engine failing to start?

|Date: March 13, 2025

Why was the Kia Sportage’s engine failing to start?

Autodata hears from one garage at a standstill with a recalcitrant Kia Sportage from 2012, whose engine i ...

Autodata hears from one garage at a standstill with a recalcitrant Kia Sportage from 2012, whose engine is failing to start and is flashing the immobiliser warning lamp. The problem: “We have a 2012 K ...

March 13, 2025
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How to change the oil filter

|Date: March 12, 2025

How to change the oil filter

Filter specialist Mann-Filter provides PMM readers with some expert guidance on changing the oil filter. ...

Filter specialist Mann-Filter provides PMM readers with some expert guidance on changing the oil filter. ‘‘Good lubrication means a happy engine” even to the latest examples of modern engine technolog ...

March 12, 2025
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How to replace the clutch on a 2018 Fiat Doblo

|Date: March 11, 2025

How to replace the clutch on a 2018 Fiat Doblo

In this instalment of Schaeffler LuK's clutch feature, REPXPERT Alistair Mason walks us through replacing ...

In this instalment of Schaeffler LuK's clutch feature, REPXPERT Alistair Mason walks us through replacing the clutch assembly on a 2018 Euro 6 Fiat Doblo van with a 1.6 Multijet engine. Vehicle Inform ...

March 11, 2025
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How to fix a Mazda ignition coil fault

|Date: March 10, 2025

How to fix a Mazda ignition coil fault

Febi discusses a common issue with the ignition coil on the following vehicles: Mazda CX3 2015-, CX5 I 20 ...

Febi discusses a common issue with the ignition coil on the following vehicles: Mazda CX3 2015-, CX5 I 2011-2016, CX5 II 2016-, Mazda2 III 2014-2022, Mazda3 III 2013-2019, Mazda6 III 2012-, MX30 2020- ...

March 10, 2025
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How to use an oscilloscope to monitor emissions

|Date: February 19, 2025

How to use an oscilloscope to monitor emissions

Testing sensors is a key part of making sure a vehicle’s emissions system is running efficiently. Here, P ...

Testing sensors is a key part of making sure a vehicle’s emissions system is running efficiently. Here, Pico Technology provides a guide to workshop technicians using an oscilloscope to monitor emissi ...

February 19, 2025
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Why was the Peugeot making crackling noises?

|Date: February 07, 2025

Why was the Peugeot making crackling noises?

Autodata cuts through the noise for a garage struggling with one car whose snaps and crackles are drownin ...

Autodata cuts through the noise for a garage struggling with one car whose snaps and crackles are drowning out the pop… The problem: “We are having difficulty diagnosing a crackling noise from the rad ...

February 07, 2025
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