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    Measuring Residual Slip Torque on Front Axle Disc Brake

    A common complaint received by workshops is a squealing noise coming from the braking system. This how-to ...

    A common complaint received by workshops is a squealing noise coming from the braking system. This how-to guide from TRW Aftermarket addresses this issue and tries to find the cause by measuring the r ...

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    Welcoming Change

    Using two examples where customers complained of engine troubles, Josh Jones explains why the recent chan ...

    Using two examples where customers complained of engine troubles, Josh Jones explains why the recent changes to MOT testing should be welcomed by garages. ...

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    Timing Belt Fitment on an Audi A4

    This month, REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaced the timing belt and coolant pump on a 2008 Audi A4 Cabriol ...

    This month, REPXPERT's Alistair Mason replaced the timing belt and coolant pump on a 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, fitted with 2.0L TFSI with engine code BWE. ...

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    Water Pumps; Typical Damage Patterns & Causes

    In the second part of the series, MEYLE’s experienced specialists identify some more external factors tha ...

    In the second part of the series, MEYLE’s experienced specialists identify some more external factors that are responsible for early water pump failure. ...

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    Replacing HID Bulbs Safely

    High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulbs, more commonly known as xenon lights, have steadily increased in usa ...

    High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulbs, more commonly known as xenon lights, have steadily increased in usage across the automotive market. Yet, for technicians they are a misunderstood product. The hig ...

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    Filter Myth Busting

    In the first of a two-part series, MANN- FILTER addresses some common myths associated with filters. ...

    In the first of a two-part series, MANN- FILTER addresses some common myths associated with filters. ...

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    Shock Absorber Replacement Guide; Mini One

    KYB runs through the process for replacing the front shock absorbers on the Mini One, One D, Cooper, Coop ...

    KYB runs through the process for replacing the front shock absorbers on the Mini One, One D, Cooper, Cooper D, Cooper S, Cooper SD (R56, R57) (10.06-). ...

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    Changes in the Battery Market

    Ecobat explains why garages need to be clued up on changes in the battery market. ...

    Ecobat explains why garages need to be clued up on changes in the battery market. ...

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    Avoiding Vapour Lock

    PMM spoke to brake specialist Ferodo, a brand of Federal-Mogul, to gain some insight into how vapour lock ...

    PMM spoke to brake specialist Ferodo, a brand of Federal-Mogul, to gain some insight into how vapour lock can be avoided, diagnosed and corrected. ...

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    The Importance of Correct Tyre Inflation

    Having the correct tyre pressure is important for numerous reasons. From tyre lifespan, to safety and fue ...

    Having the correct tyre pressure is important for numerous reasons. From tyre lifespan, to safety and fuel economy, having too much or too little air in your tyres can have wide-ranging implications. ...

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    EFB Guidance

    There seems an air of mystery about EFB batteries and how to look after them. The reality is that there i ...

    There seems an air of mystery about EFB batteries and how to look after them. The reality is that there is no mystery at all. PMM has asked Rotronics, the UK partner for Midtronics and CTEK, to explai ...

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    Bright Sparks

    Tim Howes, of NGK Spark Plugs, explains why the spark plug is the pacemaker at the heart of every petrol ...

    Tim Howes, of NGK Spark Plugs, explains why the spark plug is the pacemaker at the heart of every petrol engine. ...

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    Turbo Fault Diagnosis: Is an Electronic Fault Responsible?

    Removing a turbocharger unnecessarily due to misdiagnosis is a common occurrence. With a focus on Rotary ...

    Removing a turbocharger unnecessarily due to misdiagnosis is a common occurrence. With a focus on Rotary Electronic Actuator (REA) and Simple Rotary Electronic Actuator (SREA) faults, Tom Wright, Mele ...

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    Throttle Valve Sensor Diagnosis & Replacement

    If the malfunction indicator lamp suddenly lights up and the car judders on acceleration, or the fuel con ...

    If the malfunction indicator lamp suddenly lights up and the car judders on acceleration, or the fuel consumption is unusually high, a defective throttle valve sensor may be at the root of the problem ...

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    Premature Accessory Belt Drive System Failure

    The premature failure of an accessory belt drive system in a 2001 Peugeot 306 1.8D 8V (engine code XUD7) ...

    The premature failure of an accessory belt drive system in a 2001 Peugeot 306 1.8D 8V (engine code XUD7) provides another mechanical mystery for the Gates inspector to solve. ...

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