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The five main causes DPF failure

|Date: December 15, 2015

The five main causes DPF failure

With the introduction of the ‘Euro 5’ emissions standard in 2009, the incorporation of a Diesel Particula ...

With the introduction of the ‘Euro 5’ emissions standard in 2009, the incorporation of a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) into the exhaust system of diesel passenger cars became effectively compulsory. ...

December 15, 2015
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Electronic Parking Brakes – Top Tips

|Date: December 12, 2015

Electronic Parking Brakes – Top Tips

“There is an increased amount of pressure on garages to turn cars around quickly, however, trying to find ...

“There is an increased amount of pressure on garages to turn cars around quickly, however, trying to find shortcuts can often lead to serious injuries and cause more work in the long-term.” ...

December 12, 2015
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Intelligent lighting – how to align

|Date: December 09, 2015

Intelligent lighting – how to align

The number of advanced driver assistance systems that process information from cameras and radar systems ...

The number of advanced driver assistance systems that process information from cameras and radar systems is growing rapidly. As a result, workshops need to be able to calibrate the vehicle sensors, fo ...

December 09, 2015
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Light bulb fitment – BMW 3 Series

|Date: December 06, 2015

Light bulb fitment – BMW 3 Series

Tim Brotherton from Lucas Electrical explains how to make light work of upgrades on the 2012> F31 Touring ...

Tim Brotherton from Lucas Electrical explains how to make light work of upgrades on the 2012> F31 Touring Model. ...

December 06, 2015
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Borg & Beck looks into the dangers of misalignment

|Date: November 30, 2015

Borg & Beck looks into the dangers of misalignment

PROBLEM:WORN RELEASE BEARING THRUST FACEIf the release bearing is misaligned excessively, the vehicle wil ...

PROBLEM:WORN RELEASE BEARING THRUST FACEIf the release bearing is misaligned excessively, the vehicle will suffer from a noisy and jerky clutch pedal action.REMEDY:Correct the cause of the misalignmen ...

November 30, 2015
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Brake discs – A good fitting guide

|Date: November 27, 2015

Brake discs – A good fitting guide

If the steps, outlined below by National Auto Parts, are not taken, then the replacement brakes will undo ...

If the steps, outlined below by National Auto Parts, are not taken, then the replacement brakes will undoubtedly have to be replaced again after a short period. The new discs will operate correctly fo ...

November 27, 2015
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How to correctly replace the front axle wheel bearing

|Date: November 25, 2015

How to correctly replace the front axle wheel bearing

VEHICLE: KIA PICANTORECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 1 HOURFAG WHEEL BEARING P/N: 713619510 ...

VEHICLE: KIA PICANTORECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 1 HOURFAG WHEEL BEARING P/N: 713619510 ...

November 25, 2015
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Clutch installation – top three issues

|Date: November 21, 2015

Clutch installation – top three issues

Chris Riley from Exedy’s Technical Department explains how to avoid mistakes when fitting a new clutch Th ...

Chris Riley from Exedy’s Technical Department explains how to avoid mistakes when fitting a new clutch The most important part of any clutch system repair begins with the initial diagnosis. The primar ...

November 21, 2015
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Improve your MAF reading skills

|Date: November 18, 2015

Improve your MAF reading skills

MAF sensors (otherwise known as Air Mass Meters) can produce driveability symptoms without generating an ...

MAF sensors (otherwise known as Air Mass Meters) can produce driveability symptoms without generating an engine management warning light. The sensor directly measures how much air is passing into the ...

November 18, 2015
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How to spot foreign object damage

|Date: November 15, 2015

How to spot foreign object damage

Common turbo failure modes create much discussion between our customers and technical department. To help ...

Common turbo failure modes create much discussion between our customers and technical department. To help identify common failures in warranty situations and to provide advice on how to prevent future ...

November 15, 2015
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How to replace a timing belt on a Ford C-Max

|Date: November 12, 2015

How to replace a timing belt on a Ford C-Max

The 1.6 litre TDCi diesel engine used in the Ford C-MAX, as well as several Citroën, Mini, Peugeot and Vo ...

The 1.6 litre TDCi diesel engine used in the Ford C-MAX, as well as several Citroën, Mini, Peugeot and Volvo models, features a timing belt driven water pump. As replacing the belt also requires the a ...

November 12, 2015
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How to fit a clutch on a Suzuki Grand Vitara

|Date: November 09, 2015

How to fit a clutch on a Suzuki Grand Vitara

VEHICLE: Suzuku Grand Vitara 1.6 petrol model with G16B engine codeLABOUR TIME: 3 HOURSLUK CLUTCH INSTALL ...

VEHICLE: Suzuku Grand Vitara 1.6 petrol model with G16B engine codeLABOUR TIME: 3 HOURSLUK CLUTCH INSTALLED: 622303160 ...

November 09, 2015
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Vehicle Troubleshooter – Battery replacement

|Date: November 06, 2015

Vehicle Troubleshooter – Battery replacement

Steve Carter, Train4Auto Consultancy, explains how to overcome common problems with fitting batteries to ...

Steve Carter, Train4Auto Consultancy, explains how to overcome common problems with fitting batteries to ‘smart charging’ systems. Some problems that your customers come to you for help with are very ...

November 06, 2015
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What caused secondary air pump failure?

|Date: November 03, 2015

What caused secondary air pump failure?

There are a number of potential complaints that can arise when you have a secondary air system problem. T ...

There are a number of potential complaints that can arise when you have a secondary air system problem. These include non-starting of the secondary air pump after a cold start; the engine compartment ...

November 03, 2015
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Is the GDi as good as it sounds?

|Date: October 31, 2015

Is the GDi as good as it sounds?

The success of GDi (Gasoline Direct Injection) engines means that they’re seen as potential replacements ...

The success of GDi (Gasoline Direct Injection) engines means that they’re seen as potential replacements for diesel engines in the small car market. But is it too good to be true? Well, it seems that ...

October 31, 2015
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