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Engine Oil Leak and Clutch Slip on Peugeot 2008

|Date: June 30, 2017

Engine Oil Leak and Clutch Slip on Peugeot 2008

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Auto ...

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. PEUGEOT 2008 – ENGINE OIL LEAK AND CL ...

June 30, 2017
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Replacing Thermostats Along with Water Pumps

|Date: June 29, 2017

Replacing Thermostats Along with Water Pumps

Gates explains why it makes sense to replace thermostats along with the water pump. It is good garage pr ...

Gates explains why it makes sense to replace thermostats along with the water pump. It is good garage practice to change the water pump as part of a scheduled drive system maintenance programme. This ...

June 29, 2017
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How to Fit a Force Blade Pinch Tab Button Arm

|Date: June 28, 2017

How to Fit a Force Blade Pinch Tab Button Arm

TRICO has uploaded a number of useful step-by-step fitting videos for technicians on their own YouTube ch ...

TRICO has uploaded a number of useful step-by-step fitting videos for technicians on their own YouTube channel. The videos include common issues technicians or consumers have in fitting particular wip ...

June 28, 2017
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How to fit a Clutch in a Volkswagen Caddy

|Date: June 27, 2017

How to fit a Clutch in a Volkswagen Caddy

A full clutch replacement guide for a 1.6 TDI 2011 Volkswagen Caddy from the experts at Schaeffler Automo ...

A full clutch replacement guide for a 1.6 TDI 2011 Volkswagen Caddy from the experts at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket. In this month’s article, we are replacing the clutch on a 2011 Volkswagen Ca ...

June 27, 2017
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Servicing & Replacing Compressors

|Date: June 26, 2017

Servicing & Replacing Compressors

DENSO explains the best practices for servicing and replacing compressors, which, in turn, could lead to ...

DENSO explains the best practices for servicing and replacing compressors, which, in turn, could lead to a boost in revenue. Spring is upon us and garages should be preparing themselves for the peak s ...

June 26, 2017
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Diagnosing a Starter Motor Fault; 2013 Jaguar XJ 3.0D

|Date: June 22, 2017

Diagnosing a Starter Motor Fault; 2013 Jaguar XJ 3.0D

Autoelectro look at troubleshooting tips for starter motors and alternators. Autoelectro’s technical expe ...

Autoelectro look at troubleshooting tips for starter motors and alternators. Autoelectro’s technical experts are working to boost technicians’ confidence in removing and fitting starter motors and alt ...

June 22, 2017
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Damage Limitation

|Date: June 21, 2017

Damage Limitation

Nissens offers best practice tips for avoiding damage to the compressor. Additives are vital to the perf ...

Nissens offers best practice tips for avoiding damage to the compressor. Additives are vital to the performance of the compressor. Without oil, the compressor will cease to perform, and UV dye is ess ...

June 21, 2017
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Video: What do the SAE Classifications Mean?

|Date: June 20, 2017

Video: What do the SAE Classifications Mean?

Ask Ade? Your lubrication questions answered. What do the SAE Classifications Mean? With almost 30 years’ ...

Ask Ade? Your lubrication questions answered. What do the SAE Classifications Mean? With almost 30 years’ experience in the oil and lubricants industry, Morris Lubricants’ Automotive Product Manager A ...

June 20, 2017
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Xenon HID Headlight Bulb Fitment Guide

|Date: June 16, 2017

Xenon HID Headlight Bulb Fitment Guide

Headlight bulb fitment guide from Ring. ...

Headlight bulb fitment guide from Ring. ...

June 16, 2017
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What was Causing the Transit Troubles?

|Date: June 16, 2017

What was Causing the Transit Troubles?

Joshua Jones, a Devon-based Garage Manager for the AA, stresses the need for mechanics to take a step bac ...

Joshua Jones, a Devon-based Garage Manager for the AA, stresses the need for mechanics to take a step back and not be driven by assumptions when looking for a vehicle fault. As I tried to describe in ...

June 16, 2017
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Clonking Noise When Moving Off Peugeot 207 – AUTODOCTA Tech Tips

|Date: June 15, 2017

Clonking Noise When Moving Off Peugeot 207 – AUTODOCTA Tech Tips

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Auto ...

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. PEUGEOT 207 – CLONKING NOISE WHEN MOV ...

June 15, 2017
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Wiper Blade Fitment Videos

|Date: June 14, 2017

Wiper Blade Fitment Videos

TRICO has uploaded a number of useful step-by-step fitting videos for technicians on their own YouTube ch ...

TRICO has uploaded a number of useful step-by-step fitting videos for technicians on their own YouTube channel. The videos include common issues technicians or consumers have in fitting particular wip ...

June 14, 2017
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Brake Pads Installation Tips

|Date: June 13, 2017

Brake Pads Installation Tips

Avoiding unnecessary noise and reduced braking performance. TRW brake pads are manufactured to correspond ...

Avoiding unnecessary noise and reduced braking performance. TRW brake pads are manufactured to correspond to the original parts and are supplied to customers with the suitable installation accessories ...

June 13, 2017
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Common Causes of Mechanical Damage to the Condenser

|Date: June 12, 2017

Common Causes of Mechanical Damage to the Condenser

Best practice tips for avoiding mechanical damage to the condenser. Poor quality packing Condenser strap ...

Best practice tips for avoiding mechanical damage to the condenser. Poor quality packing Condenser strapping that is too tight inside the box will often crush the top and bottom tubes. As the tube is ...

June 12, 2017
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How to Remove Brake Bleeder Nuts Safely

|Date: June 09, 2017

How to Remove Brake Bleeder Nuts Safely

Removing brake bleeder nuts using induction heat. A safe, fast and efficient way to remove problem brake ...

Removing brake bleeder nuts using induction heat. A safe, fast and efficient way to remove problem brake bleeder nuts. Removing brake bleeder nuts is often a lengthy, difficult and frustrating task. ...

June 09, 2017
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