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How to replace timing belt on a Fiat 500

|Date: March 29, 2023

How to replace timing belt on a Fiat 500

In this month’s timing belt focus, Schaeffler INA REPXPERT, Alistair Mason, is replacing the timing belt, ...

In this month’s timing belt focus, Schaeffler INA REPXPERT, Alistair Mason, is replacing the timing belt, water pump and FEAD (front end auxiliary drive) kit on a 2014 1.2 Fiat 500. Manufacturer: Fiat ...

March 29, 2023
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Replacing glow plugs correctly

|Date: March 28, 2023

Replacing glow plugs correctly

With the winter months being a key selling period for glow plugs, NGK is here to make sure you don’t miss ...

With the winter months being a key selling period for glow plugs, NGK is here to make sure you don’t miss out on any profit opportunities. Glow plug replacement should be part of the winter service as ...

March 28, 2023
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Important factors surrounding water pumps

|Date: March 27, 2023

Important factors surrounding water pumps

MS Motorservice outlines some important things you need to know about water pumps and some common issues ...

MS Motorservice outlines some important things you need to know about water pumps and some common issues you might come across when working on them. High temperatures occur in the engine during combus ...

March 27, 2023
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The causes behind cooling system bleeding issue

|Date: March 24, 2023

The causes behind cooling system bleeding issue

Contitech looks into the causes behind the cooling system not being able to be bled properly on vehicles ...

Contitech looks into the causes behind the cooling system not being able to be bled properly on vehicles with an electrically/pneumatically controlled water pump, including Audis, Seats, Skodas and VW ...

March 24, 2023
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How to replace the clutch on a Volvo V50

|Date: March 23, 2023

How to replace the clutch on a Volvo V50

In this month’s Clutch Clinic, Charles Figgins, Technical Marketing Manager at Blue Print, takes readers ...

In this month’s Clutch Clinic, Charles Figgins, Technical Marketing Manager at Blue Print, takes readers step-by-step through a clutch replacement on a 2011 Volvo V50 1.6D. Vehicle Information Manufac ...

March 23, 2023
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A deep dive into magnetic ride systems

|Date: March 22, 2023

A deep dive into magnetic ride systems

Arnott Europe takes a deeper look at magnetic ride systems, which provide damping for shock absorbers to ...

Arnott Europe takes a deeper look at magnetic ride systems, which provide damping for shock absorbers to ensure a smooth ride for drivers. Automotive magnetic ride systems are quite unique compared to ...

March 22, 2023
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Liqui Moly solves diesel bug fault

|Date: February 23, 2023

Liqui Moly solves diesel bug fault

In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. This ...

In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. This month it looks at a diesel bug. Problem: Diesel bug Solution: Liqui Moly Anti-Bacterial Diesel ...

February 23, 2023
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How to avoid car battery replacement

|Date: February 22, 2023

How to avoid car battery replacement

GS Yuasa explains how motorists can avoid the expense of a replacement car battery as the cost of living ...

GS Yuasa explains how motorists can avoid the expense of a replacement car battery as the cost of living rises. Battery replacement has always been stressful, but as the cost-of- living crisis continu ...

February 22, 2023
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MAHLE offers spin-on oil filters advice

|Date: February 21, 2023

MAHLE offers spin-on oil filters advice

MAHLE says that hands are the best tools when replacing spin-on oil filters, warning against the use of t ...

MAHLE says that hands are the best tools when replacing spin-on oil filters, warning against the use of tools. MAHLE Aftermarket UK has reminded technicians of the importance and benefits of correctly ...

February 21, 2023
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How to change fluid in Volkswagen DSG

|Date: February 20, 2023

How to change fluid in Volkswagen DSG

In this latest article, technical experts from OESAA members, Delphi Technologies and Laser Tools, have t ...

In this latest article, technical experts from OESAA members, Delphi Technologies and Laser Tools, have teamed up to offer a guide to technicians changing the fluid in a Volkswagen DSG triple-clutch g ...

February 20, 2023
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Knowing the importance of routine servicing

|Date: February 17, 2023

Knowing the importance of routine servicing

FIL Filter shares its top tips on how to reduce the cost of living with routine servicing. As the UK face ...

FIL Filter shares its top tips on how to reduce the cost of living with routine servicing. As the UK faces a cost-of-living crisis, efficiency in the household has become top priority. Make sure your ...

February 17, 2023
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How to resolve timing belt teeth issues

|Date: February 16, 2023

How to resolve timing belt teeth issues

Continental explains to the PMM auidence why the teeth on timing belts in certain engines are prone to da ...

Continental explains to the PMM auidence why the teeth on timing belts in certain engines are prone to damage and what you can do to solve the problem. Various diesel engines are affected by this prob ...

February 16, 2023
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How to replace a clutch on a Ford Transit

|Date: February 15, 2023

How to replace a clutch on a Ford Transit

Blue Print provides the PMM audience with a comprehensive guide on how to replace the clutch on a Ford Tr ...

Blue Print provides the PMM audience with a comprehensive guide on how to replace the clutch on a Ford Transit. Vehicle Information Make: Ford Model: Transit Year: 2002 Engine: 2.4 TDCi, diesel Transm ...

February 15, 2023
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How to fix a Ford Focus with intermittent starting

|Date: February 14, 2023

How to fix a Ford Focus with intermittent starting

PMM’s diagnostics expert Andy Horwat gets to the bottom of why a customer’s Ford was intermittently start ...

PMM’s diagnostics expert Andy Horwat gets to the bottom of why a customer’s Ford was intermittently starting. A lady phoned me up recently about her 1.6l petrol Ford Focus on a 57 plate. She explained ...

February 14, 2023
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Liqui Moly investigates leaking radiators

|Date: January 25, 2023

Liqui Moly investigates leaking radiators

In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. This ...

In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. This month it takes a look at leaking radiators. Problem: Leaking radiators Solution: Liqui Moly Ra ...

January 25, 2023
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