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    Understanding catalytic converters

    European Exhaust and Catalyst goes into depth on how catalytic converters work and what types are in use. ...

    European Exhaust and Catalyst goes into depth on how catalytic converters work and what types are in use. At European Exhaust and Catalyst (EEC), our catalytic converters are engineered to the highest ...

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    Common issues with rear brake hoses

    Blue Print outlines a common issue with rear brake hoses and rear brake pads. Rear Brake Pad Set This rel ...

    Blue Print outlines a common issue with rear brake hoses and rear brake pads. Rear Brake Pad Set This relates to part number ADB112101, which fits Honda Civic FC1, FC9, FC8, FK6, FK7, FK8, and FK9 mod ...

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    Mann-Filter discusses its plant-based filter

    Mann-Filter is highlighting the green in the green and yellow with its new plant-based raw material, as i ...

    Mann-Filter is highlighting the green in the green and yellow with its new plant-based raw material, as it adds lignin-based media to its portfolio. Following Mann-Filter’s successful introduction of ...

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    The latest oil sensors to hit the aftermarket

    MS Motorservice introduces oil pressure and level sensors from Pierburg for the aftermarket.  MS Motorser ...

    MS Motorservice introduces oil pressure and level sensors from Pierburg for the aftermarket.  MS Motorservice has added oil pressure sensors and oil level sensors from Pierburg to its product range. T ...

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    Solving two common filter issues

    Blue Print discusses two parts designed to solve two common issues with vehicle filters.  Cabin Filter Se ...

    Blue Print discusses two parts designed to solve two common issues with vehicle filters.  Cabin Filter Set  Part number: Blue Print ADB112512, ADB112513  To fit: BMW 1 Series (F40), 2 Series (F44, F45 ...

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    Why was the BMW F15 X5 blowing blue smoke?

    PMM’s high-flying fault finder Ben Johnson has recently swapped high-blood pressure for high voltage and ...

    PMM’s high-flying fault finder Ben Johnson has recently swapped high-blood pressure for high voltage and ditched the Bavarian blue and white roundel for something a little more future-facing. As our u ...

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    Why are Porsche 911 Carrera's misfiring?

    Why would a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S start misfiring on cylinder four following a routine spark plug replac ...

    Why would a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S start misfiring on cylinder four following a routine spark plug replacement? ALLDATA and Porsche’s OEM repair data can provide an answer.  Problem  Following a stand ...

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    Getting to the bottom of weak air con

    All workshops have at one point or another been told by a customer, “my air con isn’t blowing cold enough ...

    All workshops have at one point or another been told by a customer, “my air con isn’t blowing cold enough”. Well, that’s what this month’s cover star Auto Air Gloucester is seeking to get to the botto ...

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    An intelligent testing device for operating fluids

    Febi discusses its new intelligent testing device for operating fluids.  What inspired febi to introduce ...

    Febi discusses its new intelligent testing device for operating fluids.  What inspired febi to introduce the Fluid Testing Device?   Workshops have long relied on either visual inspection or costly, s ...

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    BMW's patented screws analysed

    The experts at Accu, a leading provider of reliable engineering and precision components, have analysed B ...

    The experts at Accu, a leading provider of reliable engineering and precision components, have analysed BMW's patent (DE469242297), which covers three head styles: cap head, countersunk and flanged bu ...

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    Should you use copper grease on brake pads?

    Comline is reminding independent workshops of the importance of not applying copper grease to brake pads. ...

    Comline is reminding independent workshops of the importance of not applying copper grease to brake pads.  Comline, the brand of choice for many aftermarket businesses and technicians around the world ...

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    Ways to fix timing chain rattle

    Parts supplier febi discusses timing chain rattle in the EA111 engine 1.4 TSi and what you can do about i ...

    Parts supplier febi discusses timing chain rattle in the EA111 engine 1.4 TSi and what you can do about it.  The 1.4 Turbocharged Stratified Injection (TSi) variant of the EA111 Volkswagen Group engin ...

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    Replacing aluminium vehicle structures

    Gigacasting is changing vehicle manufacturing – and repair practices along with it. Helpfully, with ALLDA ...

    Gigacasting is changing vehicle manufacturing – and repair practices along with it. Helpfully, with ALLDATA Repair, workshops and bodyshops can either replace or repair complex aluminium structures, l ...

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    Engine oils for an ageing car parc 

    The good news for the UK aftermarket is that the car parc is ageing. But along with the increase in work ...

    The good news for the UK aftermarket is that the car parc is ageing. But along with the increase in work comes added responsibility to ensure customers’ cars run as smoothly as ever. Here, TotalEnergi ...

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    Why you should never clean air filters 

    MANN-FILTER, experts in automotive filtration, explains why you shouldn’t even consider cleaning your cus ...

    MANN-FILTER, experts in automotive filtration, explains why you shouldn’t even consider cleaning your customers’ air filters.  The air filter is an often undervalued filter, with the ‘oil and filter’ ...

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