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AUTODOCTA – Citroen starting problems

|Date: November 13, 2016

AUTODOCTA – Citroen starting problems

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

In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through its technical helpline, available to all UK customers. As one of the UK’s leading suppliers of tech ...

November 13, 2016
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Ask Ade? Your lubrication questions answered

|Date: November 09, 2016

Ask Ade? Your lubrication questions answered

Your Lubrication Questions Answered If you top up your engine with a mineral oil when it is filled with a ...

Your Lubrication Questions Answered If you top up your engine with a mineral oil when it is filled with a synthetic (or vice versa) will they mix? Ade's Answer: The quick answer is ‘yes’. Mineral oil ...

November 09, 2016
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How to maintain electrical systems

|Date: November 03, 2016

How to maintain electrical systems

Sealey Tools provides tips for avoiding electric ‘shocks’ during the winter season. ...

Sealey Tools provides tips for avoiding electric ‘shocks’ during the winter season. ...

November 03, 2016
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Wiper blade checks – the key rules

|Date: October 31, 2016

Wiper blade checks – the key rules

Good practice from Trico in six simple steps. ...

Good practice from Trico in six simple steps. ...

October 31, 2016
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Fix That Rattling Filter

|Date: October 28, 2016

Fix That Rattling Filter

Why is filter KC195 rattling before fitment? When empty, a valve located at the bottom of the MAHLE Origi ...

Why is filter KC195 rattling before fitment? When empty, a valve located at the bottom of the MAHLE Original and Knecht Filter KC195 filter, which is fitted to numerous diesel powered Alfa Romeo, FIAT ...

October 28, 2016
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How To Reset Clutch Cables

|Date: October 26, 2016

How To Reset Clutch Cables

TRW Aftermarket offer some tips to avoid damaging the auto clutch cable safety device. Automatic clutch c ...

TRW Aftermarket offer some tips to avoid damaging the auto clutch cable safety device. Automatic clutch cables are equipped with a safety device to prevent unlocking of the adjustment mechanism of the ...

October 26, 2016
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How to improve your KTS diagnostic capabilities. Part 9: Global OBD II, emissions based system diagnosis

|Date: October 24, 2016

How to improve your KTS diagnostic capabilities. Part 9: Global OBD II, emissions based system diagnosis

This regular series of technical articles from Bosch focuses on how to get the best out of its ESI[tronic ...

This regular series of technical articles from Bosch focuses on how to get the best out of its ESI[tronic] 2.0 software, which is used in conjunction with the KTS range of diagnostic tools for vehicle ...

October 24, 2016
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How to Replace a Double Clutch on a Renault Scenic III

|Date: October 21, 2016

How to Replace a Double Clutch on a Renault Scenic III

In this article we’re replacing the double clutch assembly on a Renault Scenic III, fitted with Renault’s ...

In this article we’re replacing the double clutch assembly on a Renault Scenic III, fitted with Renault’s Efficient Double Clutch (EDC) gearbox; this is fitted to Renault’s 1.5 dCI engine. Double clut ...

October 21, 2016
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Reman Parts: How Are They Made?

|Date: October 19, 2016

Reman Parts: How Are They Made?

A look at the key elements required to produce a quality remanufacture. Typically, the remanufacturing pr ...

A look at the key elements required to produce a quality remanufacture. Typically, the remanufacturing process can be split into a number of separate stages: 1. Disassembly; 2. Inspection; 3. Sorting; ...

October 19, 2016
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Remanufacturing Focus – Turbochargers – BTN Turbos

|Date: October 17, 2016

Remanufacturing Focus – Turbochargers – BTN Turbos

The strong demand for remanufactured turbochargers unfortunately means the market is being flooded by cou ...

The strong demand for remanufactured turbochargers unfortunately means the market is being flooded by counterfeit or substandard turbos. These frequently cause considerable problems for workshops and ...

October 17, 2016
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Electric Power Steering Systems Of The Future – How Do They Work?

|Date: October 14, 2016

Electric Power Steering Systems Of The Future – How Do They Work?

We find out why DENSO is steering drivers safely towards autonomous driving with its new Fail-Safe Electr ...

We find out why DENSO is steering drivers safely towards autonomous driving with its new Fail-Safe Electric Power Steering (EPS) system. As the roads prepare for the first generation of fully autonomo ...

October 14, 2016
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How are reman parts made?

|Date: October 13, 2016

How are reman parts made?

Arnott Europe, Brake Engineering and Compressortech take us through the processes and phases involved in ...

Arnott Europe, Brake Engineering and Compressortech take us through the processes and phases involved in the making of reman parts. Air Suspension - Arnott Europe Our process starts by gathering old ...

October 13, 2016
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Why Do Coil Springs Fail?

|Date: October 11, 2016

Why Do Coil Springs Fail?

Understanding the key issues that can affect spring life. This can be good news for a workshop because it ...

Understanding the key issues that can affect spring life. This can be good news for a workshop because it brings more business, especially at MOT test time. But why is it that coil springs, in particu ...

October 11, 2016
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Corroded Nuts Removal Tips

|Date: October 10, 2016

Corroded Nuts Removal Tips

Induction Innovations explain how to safely remove rusted or corroded nuts near a fuel line. Have you eve ...

Induction Innovations explain how to safely remove rusted or corroded nuts near a fuel line. Have you ever been faced with the problem of removing a rusted, corroded nut in an inaccessible space, near ...

October 10, 2016
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Timing Chains – Why Do They Fail?

|Date: October 07, 2016

Timing Chains – Why Do They Fail?

The importance of oil in timing chain kit replacement. In recent years we’ve witnessed a resurgence in th ...

The importance of oil in timing chain kit replacement. In recent years we’ve witnessed a resurgence in the use of timing chains on OE vehicles. To meet the demands of modern applications, the latest g ...

October 07, 2016
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