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    The Most Likely Causes of Brake Pad Wear

    It's common knowledge that brake pads should be periodically maintained and replaced, however MANNOL UK’s ...

    It's common knowledge that brake pads should be periodically maintained and replaced, however MANNOL UK’s team of experts have identified the most likely causes of brake pad wear so technicians and wo ...

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    Solving the Subaru Snag

    Why a new 'spacer' tool, from Gates, is the ideal solution. A new specialist tool, developed to resolve i ...

    Why a new 'spacer' tool, from Gates, is the ideal solution. A new specialist tool, developed to resolve issues in the drive systems of certain Subaru applications, demonstrates the success of a philos ...

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    Injector Testing Equipment: Should You Invest?

    Darwen Diesels explains why the use of quality diesel testing equipment – off-site or in your own worksho ...

    Darwen Diesels explains why the use of quality diesel testing equipment – off-site or in your own workshop – can help you to achieve an accurate diagnosis of suspected fuel injector problems. Diagnosi ...

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    How to fit a clutch on a Land Rover Freelander

    Full clutch replacement guide for a TD4 2.0 4x4 model Land Rover Freelander from the experts at Schaeffle ...

    Full clutch replacement guide for a TD4 2.0 4x4 model Land Rover Freelander from the experts at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket. Land Rover launched the Freelander in 1997 with four engine variants ...

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    The Three B's of Winter Service

    During a winter service, it is imperative to check and, if necessary, replace, the three ‘B’s of winter s ...

    During a winter service, it is imperative to check and, if necessary, replace, the three ‘B’s of winter service: batteries, bulbs, and blades. Life is made much easier for garages when they are able t ...

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    Lighting & Battery Maintenance are Key

    Henry Bisson, Head of Marketing for Ring, details why lighting and battery maintenance are key to keeping ...

    Henry Bisson, Head of Marketing for Ring, details why lighting and battery maintenance are key to keeping drivers and profits safe when servicing vehicles for winter. Headlamp Checks With fewer daylig ...

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    Brake Noise - Make it Stop!

    Ferodo explains how to indentify, solve and avoid noisy brakes.   While behind the wheel of a car a ...

    Ferodo explains how to indentify, solve and avoid noisy brakes.   While behind the wheel of a car a driver should feel a sense of tranquility and calm; a relaxed place to be. No driver wants that ...

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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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