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Changes in the Battery Market

|Date: September 25, 2018

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. ...

September 25, 2018
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Avoiding Vapour Lock

|Date: September 24, 2018

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. ...

September 24, 2018
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The Importance of Correct Tyre Inflation

|Date: September 20, 2018

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. ...

September 20, 2018
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EFB Guidance

|Date: September 19, 2018

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 ...

September 19, 2018
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Bright Sparks

|Date: September 18, 2018

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. ...

September 18, 2018
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Turbo Fault Diagnosis: Is an Electronic Fault Responsible?

|Date: September 13, 2018

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 ...

September 13, 2018
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Throttle Valve Sensor Diagnosis & Replacement

|Date: September 11, 2018

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 ...

September 11, 2018
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Premature Accessory Belt Drive System Failure

|Date: September 06, 2018

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. ...

September 06, 2018
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Respecting the Classics

|Date: September 04, 2018

Respecting the Classics

First Line’s in-house classic clutch engineer offers some advice to workshops that are faced with the cha ...

First Line’s in-house classic clutch engineer offers some advice to workshops that are faced with the challenge of replacing an ‘A’ or ‘AS’ type Borg & Beck clutch on a classic vehicle. ...

September 04, 2018
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Copper-Free Brakes; Performance & Durability Benefits

|Date: August 31, 2018

Copper-Free Brakes; Performance & Durability Benefits

Automotive technology is evolving, and with it, customer expectations are changing. When it comes to Delp ...

Automotive technology is evolving, and with it, customer expectations are changing. When it comes to Delphi Technologies’ brake pads, they’ve never had it so good, says the company. PMM finds out why. ...

August 31, 2018
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How to fit a Clutch on a Land Rover Freelander

|Date: August 29, 2018

How to fit a Clutch on a Land Rover Freelander

REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason replaced the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) on a 2008 Land Rover Freelande ...

REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason replaced the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) on a 2008 Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4, fitted with a 2.2 TDI engine and which had covered more than 133,000 miles. ...

August 29, 2018
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Why You Need a Dependable Turbo

|Date: August 27, 2018

Why You Need a Dependable Turbo

A turbocharger is subjected to astonishing extremes every day. That’s why it’s vital to fit a replacement ...

A turbocharger is subjected to astonishing extremes every day. That’s why it’s vital to fit a replacement designed and built to cope with them, says BTN Turbo. ...

August 27, 2018
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Oil Seal Failure & Diagnosis

|Date: August 22, 2018

Oil Seal Failure & Diagnosis

Often, when parts such as oil seals fail prematurely they are replaced and returned under warranty; howev ...

Often, when parts such as oil seals fail prematurely they are replaced and returned under warranty; however, in most cases the seal itself isn’t the reason the failure has occurred. In this guide, Cor ...

August 22, 2018
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Video: What does C2/C3 mean?

|Date: August 16, 2018

Video: What does C2/C3 mean?

What does C2/C3 mean? ...

What does C2/C3 mean? ...

August 16, 2018
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Preventing NVH in Vehicle Braking Systems

|Date: August 15, 2018

Preventing NVH in Vehicle Braking Systems

Apec explains why technicians should pay particular attention to the noise, vibration and harshness of th ...

Apec explains why technicians should pay particular attention to the noise, vibration and harshness of their customers’ brakes. ...

August 15, 2018
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