Technical
  • Bringing Clarity to Lighting

    When it comes to aftermarket lighting, misconceptions regarding terminology and replacement still remain ...

    When it comes to aftermarket lighting, misconceptions regarding terminology and replacement still remain within the trade, and so ELTA have issued the following information. ...

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  • How to Remove an Oxygen Sensor Using Induction Heat

    Seized oxygen sensors are notoriously difficult to remove. If penetrating lube or heating it up with a bl ...

    Seized oxygen sensors are notoriously difficult to remove. If penetrating lube or heating it up with a blowtorch doesn't work, the next step is usually a nut splitter or cutting it off with a saw. If ...

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  • Oil Filter Fault Finding Tips

    MAHLE offers technicians some advice on troubleshooting specific issues relating to leaky oil filters. ...

    MAHLE offers technicians some advice on troubleshooting specific issues relating to leaky oil filters. ...

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  • Rear Brakes Binding - Hyundai Veloster

    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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  • Wheel Bearing Replacement

    A clear step-by-step approach to hub bearing replacement procedures and practical and informative tips to ...

    A clear step-by-step approach to hub bearing replacement procedures and practical and informative tips to ensure the repair is faster, safer and more reliable. ...

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  • Serve & Protect

    PMM has teamed up with Rotronics to deliver some top tips for outwitting the weather this winter and prot ...

    PMM has teamed up with Rotronics to deliver some top tips for outwitting the weather this winter and protecting your customers’ batteries. ...

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  • Fitting Replacement Shock Absorbers

    According to Herth+Buss, worn or defective shock absorbers should always be replaced for all wheels on th ...

    According to Herth+Buss, worn or defective shock absorbers should always be replaced for all wheels on the axle in question. Here, the company provides an overview of the correct procedure. ...

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  • Engine Oils: Are You Using the Correct One?

    Morris Lubricants explains why it is so critical that you service a vehicle with the correct grade of oil ...

    Morris Lubricants explains why it is so critical that you service a vehicle with the correct grade of oil, and details what the options are for independents who are in need of guidance. ...

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  • Seasonal Checks

    ZF Aftermarket suggests some of the more important items to check in the vehicle’s safety-critical system ...

    ZF Aftermarket suggests some of the more important items to check in the vehicle’s safety-critical systems. ...

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  • Flushing a Hydraulic System: Why & How?

    The necessity to flush the hydraulic steering system has been talked about for many years, but do enough ...

    The necessity to flush the hydraulic steering system has been talked about for many years, but do enough technicians know why this is so important and how to do so effectively? ...

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  • Early Starter Motor Failure - 1.4 Fiat Grande Punto

    A fault on a Fiat model, triggered by a corroded earth point which results in poor starting, is causing p ...

    A fault on a Fiat model, triggered by a corroded earth point which results in poor starting, is causing premature failures, says Autoelectro. ...

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  • Lack of Engine Power - Isuzu D-Max

    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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  • Thermal Management Module

    In a market driven by emissions targets, the thermal management module is one of the systems undergoing t ...

    In a market driven by emissions targets, the thermal management module is one of the systems undergoing the most change. Here, Schaeffler explains these changes and highlights the main benefits of the ...

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  • Unsubstantiated Warranty Claims

    Wayne McCluskey, Technical Training Manager at ZF Aftermarket, offers some advice that could help to redu ...

    Wayne McCluskey, Technical Training Manager at ZF Aftermarket, offers some advice that could help to reduce unsubstantiated warranty claims on Sachs clutches. ...

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  • INA Service Information

    The REPXPERT technical team has been busy this month, preparing some new and useful service information a ...

    The REPXPERT technical team has been busy this month, preparing some new and useful service information about the latest design changes and product updates from Schaeffler. ...

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