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Video: Will synthetic gear oils and mineral oils mix together?

|Date: April 05, 2018

Video: Will synthetic gear oils and mineral oils mix together?

Will synthetic gear oils and mineral oils mix together? ...

Will synthetic gear oils and mineral oils mix together? ...

April 05, 2018
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A Blast From the Past: Suzuki Vitara

|Date: April 04, 2018

A Blast From the Past: Suzuki Vitara

Josh Jones had his hands full with an old- school Suzuki Vitara this month. Here, he recalls how refreshi ...

Josh Jones had his hands full with an old- school Suzuki Vitara this month. Here, he recalls how refreshing it was to work ‘scan tool-free’ and go back to basics. ...

April 04, 2018
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Video: Do I need a special oil for limited slip differentials?

|Date: April 03, 2018

Video: Do I need a special oil for limited slip differentials?

Do I need a special oil for limited slip differentials? ...

Do I need a special oil for limited slip differentials? ...

April 03, 2018
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How to Fit a Clutch on a Peugeot 107

|Date: April 02, 2018

How to Fit a Clutch on a Peugeot 107

REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a semi-automatic Peugeot 107, which was fitted with a 1L ...

REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a semi-automatic Peugeot 107, which was fitted with a 1L 1KR engine. The vehicle had covered just over 50,000 miles and reportedly suffered from clutch ...

April 02, 2018
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VW Golf VII; Headlight Bulb Replacement

|Date: March 30, 2018

VW Golf VII; Headlight Bulb Replacement

Philips has produced a number of useful step-by-step lighting fitment guides. In the first of the series, ...

Philips has produced a number of useful step-by-step lighting fitment guides. In the first of the series, the lighting specialist walks us through the process on a VW Golf VII. ...

March 30, 2018
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Clutch Slip; Diagnosis & Cure

|Date: March 28, 2018

Clutch Slip; Diagnosis & Cure

Sachs, a brand of ZF, offers some insight into the diagnosis and cure of clutch slip. ...

Sachs, a brand of ZF, offers some insight into the diagnosis and cure of clutch slip. ...

March 28, 2018
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Hesitation when Accelerating Above 3000rpm on Lexus NX

|Date: March 26, 2018

Hesitation when Accelerating Above 3000rpm on Lexus NX

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. Hesitation when accelerating above 3000rpm on Lexus NX FAULT ...

March 26, 2018
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Replacement of Lambda Sensors

|Date: March 26, 2018

Replacement of Lambda Sensors

Tim Howes, of NGK Spark Plugs, provides some useful tips on replacement of Lambda sensors, and explains t ...

Tim Howes, of NGK Spark Plugs, provides some useful tips on replacement of Lambda sensors, and explains the crucial differences between ‘universal’ and ‘bespoke’ versions of these components. ...

March 26, 2018
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Common Culprits Behind Coil Spring Breakage

|Date: March 23, 2018

Common Culprits Behind Coil Spring Breakage

Kilen identifies three common culprits for spring breakage and offers advice on how to combat these to en ...

Kilen identifies three common culprits for spring breakage and offers advice on how to combat these to ensure the longest possible service life. ...

March 23, 2018
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Oil Compatibility- ‘Ask Ade’

|Date: March 23, 2018

Oil Compatibility- ‘Ask Ade’

With almost 30 years’ experience in the oil and lubricants industry, Morris Lubricants’ Adrian Hill is pe ...

With almost 30 years’ experience in the oil and lubricants industry, Morris Lubricants’ Adrian Hill is perfectly placed to provide his expert insight. ...

March 23, 2018
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Video: What does EP mean?

|Date: March 22, 2018

Video: What does EP mean?

What does EP mean? ...

What does EP mean? ...

March 22, 2018
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Help With Hydraulics

|Date: March 21, 2018

Help With Hydraulics

Valeo Service UK advises technicians on what to do when faced with a faulty hydraulic actuation system – ...

Valeo Service UK advises technicians on what to do when faced with a faulty hydraulic actuation system – the cause of many clutch failures. ...

March 21, 2018
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Lack of Engine Power & Black Smoke on Ford Mondeo

|Date: March 19, 2018

Lack of Engine Power & Black Smoke on Ford Mondeo

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. ...

March 19, 2018
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Wagons Roll With K-Seal

|Date: March 16, 2018

Wagons Roll With K-Seal

Mike Schlup, MD at K-Seal distributor Kalimex, shares an unusual repair story that recently came in from ...

Mike Schlup, MD at K-Seal distributor Kalimex, shares an unusual repair story that recently came in from a customer. ...

March 16, 2018
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Pull-Type Clutch Fitting And Troubleshooting

|Date: March 14, 2018

Pull-Type Clutch Fitting And Troubleshooting

According to Tim Hodgkin from ZF, workshop unfamiliarity with pull-type clutch can lead to uncertainty ab ...

According to Tim Hodgkin from ZF, workshop unfamiliarity with pull-type clutch can lead to uncertainty about correct fitting and troubleshooting procedures. ...

March 14, 2018
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