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    Key Signs of Brake Cable Wear

    Handbrakes are a key part of the vehicle braking system. Also referred to as a parking brake or emergency ...

    Handbrakes are a key part of the vehicle braking system. Also referred to as a parking brake or emergency brake, its main purpose is to secure the car when stationary to prevent it moving or rolling. ...

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    Tensioner Installation Tips

    Is your set up correct? SKF offer some tensioner installation tips for a Renault 1.6 16V. This bulletin h ...

    Is your set up correct? SKF offer some tensioner installation tips for a Renault 1.6 16V. This bulletin highlights the consequences of setting the tensioner incorrectly by rotating it in the wrong dir ...

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    What Oil Did You Use?

    Manufacturer approvals are the key to overcoming some of the increasingly complex issues surrounding engi ...

    Manufacturer approvals are the key to overcoming some of the increasingly complex issues surrounding engine oils. FUCHS Lubricants explains why. With the number of lubricant products available to afte ...

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    BMW EWS Tampering

    Autologic, fault to fix - BMW E6X, E8X & MINI R56/55/57/59/60; Non starter, but will crank. This faul ...

    Autologic, fault to fix - BMW E6X, E8X & MINI R56/55/57/59/60; Non starter, but will crank. This fault will often trigger a EWS anti-tampering fault code message (as well as various other codes) a ...

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    How do you Install PTFE Oil Seals?

    Domonic Moxon, Senior Product Manager, FAI, explains how this new technology works and why problems can o ...

    Domonic Moxon, Senior Product Manager, FAI, explains how this new technology works and why problems can occur. As part of its extensive product range, FAI offers a large range of oil seals that use th ...

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    EPHS Steering Set Fitting Tips

    In this guide, TRW show you the correct process involved with installing the JKR104 EPHS steering set, us ...

    In this guide, TRW show you the correct process involved with installing the JKR104 EPHS steering set, using the VM Polo 9N as an example. It should first be noted that there can be deviations in the ...

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    Why is the Condensor Corroded?

    Nissens offer some possible causes for a corroded condensor and how to avoid future issues. The condenser ...

    Nissens offer some possible causes for a corroded condensor and how to avoid future issues. The condenser is placed in the front of the car and is typically attached to other heat exchangers in the en ...

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    Exhaust Systems Fitment Tips

    How to avoid issues through incorrect fitment with Bosal Automotive & Industrial Components. As an es ...

    How to avoid issues through incorrect fitment with Bosal Automotive & Industrial Components. As an essential part of an engine’s emission system, the exhaust removes harmful emissions to keep vehi ...

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    What Causes Brake Judder?

    Apec Braking take us through the preventative steps you should take to avoid brake judder. Brake judder i ...

    Apec Braking take us through the preventative steps you should take to avoid brake judder. Brake judder is one of the few ailments that can affect all types of vehicles. Brake judder manifests itself ...

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    Video: What is the Difference Between Mineral, Synthetic and Semi-Synthetic Oils?

    Ask Ade? Your lubrication questions answered. What is the difference between mineral, synthetic and semi- ...

    Ask Ade? Your lubrication questions answered. What is the difference between mineral, synthetic and semi-synthetic oils? With almost 30 years’ experience in the oil and lubricants industry, Morris Lub ...

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    Why Fitting a New Cat Doesn't Always Fix the Real Issue

    Are you masking the problem? Stuart Still, Technical Trainer, EEC has the answers. Why are the new vehicl ...

    Are you masking the problem? Stuart Still, Technical Trainer, EEC has the answers. Why are the new vehicle emissions regulations getting tougher? I thought they were designed to reduce pollution but, ...

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    How to Fit a Clutch on an Audi A4

    A full clutch replacement guide for a 2.0 TDI model from Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket UK. Audi relea ...

    A full clutch replacement guide for a 2.0 TDI model from Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket UK. Audi released the 8K chassis A4 in 2007. Included in this model were some changes to the clutch and trans ...

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    How to Fit a Timing Belt on a Vauxhall Vectra

    A full timing belt replacement guide for a Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 VVTI model The Vauxhall Vectra has been a ...

    A full timing belt replacement guide for a Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 VVTI model The Vauxhall Vectra has been a popular car on our roads ever since it was first launched in 1995. The recommended timing belt ...

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    Workshop Essentials - Battery Maintenance Data

    According to Autodata, the number of vehicles with battery issues doubles in the period between November ...

    According to Autodata, the number of vehicles with battery issues doubles in the period between November and February each year. Although the top reasons for winter breakdowns in the UK range from ins ...

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    What is Motor Oil?

    Motor oil made the Liqui Moly way. A break down of how motor oil is actually put together in the lab with ...

    Motor oil made the Liqui Moly way. A break down of how motor oil is actually put together in the lab with engineer Oliver Kuhn in Saarlouis, introduced by German race driver Armin Schwarz on a beach i ...

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