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High Intensity Discharge bulbs explained

|Date: April 08, 2016

High Intensity Discharge bulbs explained

The High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulb was first used in the production of new vehicles back in 1991. In ...

The High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulb was first used in the production of new vehicles back in 1991. In the 25 years since its first installation, HID bulbs have developed and have been recognised a ...

April 08, 2016
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‘Ask Ade’ – Your lubrication questions answered Part 4

|Date: April 04, 2016

‘Ask Ade’ – Your lubrication questions answered Part 4

With almost 30 years’ experience in the oil and lubricants industry, Morris Lubricants’ Automotive Produc ...

With almost 30 years’ experience in the oil and lubricants industry, Morris Lubricants’ Automotive Product Manager Adrian Hill is perfectly placed to provide his expert insight and analysis. He will b ...

April 04, 2016
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Pico – Petrol gasoline running compression test

|Date: April 02, 2016

Pico – Petrol gasoline running compression test

In this video, which accompanies the 'Pressure School' article in April's issue of Professional Motor Mec ...

In this video, which accompanies the 'Pressure School' article in April's issue of Professional Motor Mechanic magazine, Steve Smith of Pico Technology gives a demonstration on how to carry out a runn ...

April 02, 2016
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Pico – Petrol gasoline cranking compression test

|Date: March 30, 2016

Pico – Petrol gasoline cranking compression test

In this video, which accompanies the 'Pressure School' article in April's issue of Professional Motor Mec ...

In this video, which accompanies the 'Pressure School' article in April's issue of Professional Motor Mechanic magazine, Steve Smith of Pico Technology gives a demonstration on how to carry out a cran ...

March 30, 2016
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MEYLE Engine mounts in comparison

|Date: March 27, 2016

MEYLE Engine mounts in comparison

See how MEYLE's unique engine mount design compares to the OE version. ...

See how MEYLE's unique engine mount design compares to the OE version. ...

March 27, 2016
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Can you make sense of sensors?

|Date: March 26, 2016

Can you make sense of sensors?

DENSO explains common lambda sensor queries & exhaust gas temperature sensors. LOOKING INTO LAMBDA W ...

DENSO explains common lambda sensor queries & exhaust gas temperature sensors. LOOKING INTO LAMBDA Why replace the Lambda sensor? Ageing Lambda sensors worsen engine performance, increase fuel co ...

March 26, 2016
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How to replace a timing chain

|Date: March 24, 2016

How to replace a timing chain

A step-by-step guide from Blue Print ...

A step-by-step guide from Blue Print ...

March 24, 2016
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How to remove and install Gen2 wheel bearings

|Date: March 23, 2016

How to remove and install Gen2 wheel bearings

Given the unique design of Gen2 wheel bearings, installation can be a delicate process. The components mu ...

Given the unique design of Gen2 wheel bearings, installation can be a delicate process. The components must be installed with the right level of force, which is applied at a very precise point, in ord ...

March 23, 2016
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How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 2: System overview and protocol reports

|Date: March 21, 2016

How to improve your KTS diagnostics capabilities. Part 2: System overview and protocol reports

A few more features that help to highlight how the Bosch diagnostic system does so much more than just re ...

A few more features that help to highlight how the Bosch diagnostic system does so much more than just reading and erasing the DTC error memory of an ECU. ...

March 21, 2016
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How to replace the rear shocks on Mitsubishi Lancer

|Date: March 15, 2016

How to replace the rear shocks on Mitsubishi Lancer

This step-by-step replacement guide is applicable to the Mitsubishi Lancer (03.07-) model. ...

This step-by-step replacement guide is applicable to the Mitsubishi Lancer (03.07-) model. ...

March 15, 2016
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Sign language for cars – Innovation from Delphi

|Date: March 14, 2016

Sign language for cars – Innovation from Delphi

It can’t read your mind, but in the not-to-distant future, your car may be able to ‘read’ your intent usi ...

It can’t read your mind, but in the not-to-distant future, your car may be able to ‘read’ your intent using sign language, from a mere wave of the hand or flick of a finger, thanks to an industry-firs ...

March 14, 2016
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‘Ask Ade’ – Your lubrication questions answered Part 3

|Date: March 11, 2016

‘Ask Ade’ – Your lubrication questions answered Part 3

With almost 30 years’ experience in the oil and lubricants industry, Morris Lubricants’ Automotive Produc ...

With almost 30 years’ experience in the oil and lubricants industry, Morris Lubricants’ Automotive Product Manager Adrian Hill is perfectly placed to provide his expert insight and analysis. He will b ...

March 11, 2016
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What’s blowing the blower motor?

|Date: March 08, 2016

What’s blowing the blower motor?

Every year the Valeo warranty department receives a number of returned blower motors. The main reasons th ...

Every year the Valeo warranty department receives a number of returned blower motors. The main reasons they’re given by the customer when a unit is returned is that it may be burnt out, noisy or not w ...

March 08, 2016
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Radiator installation – 10 top tips

|Date: March 02, 2016

Radiator installation – 10 top tips

1. Check that you’ve selected the correct part number through cross referencing. 2. Before installation i ...

1. Check that you’ve selected the correct part number through cross referencing. 2. Before installation inspect the new part carefully, including the size and fitment of ancillary parts such as caps, ...

March 02, 2016
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How to install a timing kit on a Land Rover Freelander

|Date: February 26, 2016

How to install a timing kit on a Land Rover Freelander

This video shows you timing kit installation and timing belt/water pump relacement for the Land Rover Fre ...

This video shows you timing kit installation and timing belt/water pump relacement for the Land Rover Freelander II 2.2 TD4. The kit used is KTBWP7150, available from Dayco. ...

February 26, 2016
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