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Air mass meters – what do they do?

|Date: October 25, 2015

Air mass meters – what do they do?

An air mass meter measures the mass of air entering the engine and converts this into an appropriate elec ...

An air mass meter measures the mass of air entering the engine and converts this into an appropriate electronic signal for the ECU. This information is then utilised to determine the load the engine i ...

October 25, 2015
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Toyota Aygo (02.05-); Citroen C1 (06.05-) & Peugeot 107 (06.05-) – How to change the front shock absorbers

|Date: October 22, 2015

Toyota Aygo (02.05-); Citroen C1 (06.05-) & Peugeot 107 (06.05-) – How to change the front shock absorbers

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October 22, 2015
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Turbochargers – Why oil matters

|Date: October 19, 2015

Turbochargers – Why oil matters

Forced induction to maximise engine performance has been a growing trend for VMs for some time, but even ...

Forced induction to maximise engine performance has been a growing trend for VMs for some time, but even though they are now commonplace, turbochargers still represent a challenge to many independents ...

October 19, 2015
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How to spot A/C system faults

|Date: October 16, 2015

How to spot A/C system faults

Maintenance and repair of automotive air-conditioning (A/C) units, either manually or automatically contr ...

Maintenance and repair of automotive air-conditioning (A/C) units, either manually or automatically controlled, represent a real expansion opportunity for garages and workshops. In-depth technical kno ...

October 16, 2015
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Air filter fitting tips

|Date: October 13, 2015

Air filter fitting tips

Air filter element installation on some Ford Focus/C-Max/Kuga, Mazda 3 and Volvo C30, C70, S40 & V50 mode ...

Air filter element installation on some Ford Focus/C-Max/Kuga, Mazda 3 and Volvo C30, C70, S40 & V50 models is simple, provided certain fitment points are observed. The MANN-FILTER air filter for this ...

October 13, 2015
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What to do if you encounter thermostat failure

|Date: October 10, 2015

What to do if you encounter thermostat failure

A scenario that will sound familiar to most garage technicians is when a customer reports that, when in t ...

A scenario that will sound familiar to most garage technicians is when a customer reports that, when in traffic, the temperature gauge rises into the red danger zone. A failed thermostat is confirmed ...

October 10, 2015
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How to perform a common rail injector function test

|Date: October 09, 2015

How to perform a common rail injector function test

1. SIMPLE SETUP ...

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October 09, 2015
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Vehicle Troubleshooter – Why wasn’t the Caddy talking?

|Date: October 09, 2015

Vehicle Troubleshooter – Why wasn’t the Caddy talking?

SYMPTOMS■ Lack of communication with all control units, except the ECU.■ Tachometer is not working.■ Inst ...

SYMPTOMS■ Lack of communication with all control units, except the ECU.■ Tachometer is not working.■ Instrument cluster not illuminated.■ Missing communication (with all control units) faults in the o ...

October 09, 2015
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How to fit a clutch on a Ford Ranger

|Date: October 07, 2015

How to fit a clutch on a Ford Ranger

VEHICLE: Ford RangerLABOUR TIME: 4 HOURSLUK P/N: DMF (415041010), DMF BOLTS (411019410), CLUTCH KIT (6253 ...

VEHICLE: Ford RangerLABOUR TIME: 4 HOURSLUK P/N: DMF (415041010), DMF BOLTS (411019410), CLUTCH KIT (625305100) ...

October 07, 2015
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9 steps to wheel alignment success

|Date: October 04, 2015

9 steps to wheel alignment success

STEP 1Raise the vehicle up on a two-post lift and position Absolute Alignment’s wheel alignment stands an ...

STEP 1Raise the vehicle up on a two-post lift and position Absolute Alignment’s wheel alignment stands and low-friction turn plates under all four wheels. ...

October 04, 2015
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How to resolve ‘joint’ pains

|Date: October 01, 2015

How to resolve ‘joint’ pains

Ball joints connect the car's suspension system to control arms and steering knuckles, allowing the suspe ...

Ball joints connect the car's suspension system to control arms and steering knuckles, allowing the suspension system to move while steering. The number and location of the components depend on the ma ...

October 01, 2015
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How to fit a clutch on a Hyundai Tuscan

|Date: September 24, 2015

How to fit a clutch on a Hyundai Tuscan

MODEL: Hyundai Tuscan 2.0 2WD Petrol; 2007RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 5 hours (Gearbox remove, clutch replac ...

MODEL: Hyundai Tuscan 2.0 2WD Petrol; 2007RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 5 hours (Gearbox remove, clutch replaced, gearbox re-fitted)“It’s important to ensure that the release bearing is always replaced if ...

September 24, 2015
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How to change a clutch on a Kia Picanto

|Date: September 24, 2015

How to change a clutch on a Kia Picanto

VEHICLE: Kia Picanto 1.0 petrol G4HERECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 3 HOURSLUK PART NUMBER: 618301600 ...

VEHICLE: Kia Picanto 1.0 petrol G4HERECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 3 HOURSLUK PART NUMBER: 618301600 ...

September 24, 2015
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Why mechanical testing is just as important as electronic

|Date: September 22, 2015

Why mechanical testing is just as important as electronic

In opinion of Feather Diesel, many garages continue to fail when diagnosing faults because they’re not me ...

In opinion of Feather Diesel, many garages continue to fail when diagnosing faults because they’re not mechanically testing the systems they’re investigating. ...

September 22, 2015
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Avoid those clutch warranty woes

|Date: September 19, 2015

Avoid those clutch warranty woes

■ COMPANY: VALEO SERVICE (UK) ■ STAND NUMBER: C22 What are the main reasons for warranty returns? ...

■ COMPANY: VALEO SERVICE (UK) ■ STAND NUMBER: C22 What are the main reasons for warranty returns? ...

September 19, 2015
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