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BIG power cars, BIG power gains

|Date: October 28, 2015

BIG power cars, BIG power gains

Power gains come in two forms: the first is ‘up-tuning’ cars that are software ‘down-tuned’ at the factor ...

Power gains come in two forms: the first is ‘up-tuning’ cars that are software ‘down-tuned’ at the factory; the second are engines that we have to modify with hardware as well as software to create mu ...

October 28, 2015
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How to use a heat induction tool to remove tricky components

|Date: October 27, 2015

How to use a heat induction tool to remove tricky components

Removing rusted, corroded, or locked steering bolts is often a lengthy, difficult and frustrating task, e ...

Removing rusted, corroded, or locked steering bolts is often a lengthy, difficult and frustrating task, especially if you’re using a ratchet wrench. It usually requires the application of penetrating ...

October 27, 2015
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Induction International – Exhaust advice

|Date: October 27, 2015

Induction International – Exhaust advice

If you come across an exhaust that’s rusted together, you need help. Watch this demonstration video on ho ...

If you come across an exhaust that’s rusted together, you need help. Watch this demonstration video on how to separate a corroded exhaust quickly and easily by using the Mini-Ductor® II + induction he ...

October 27, 2015
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Induction International – How to remove stubborn steering bolts

|Date: October 27, 2015

Induction International – How to remove stubborn steering bolts

Removing a rusted, corroded, or locked tie rod end steering nut is often a lengthy, difficult and frustra ...

Removing a rusted, corroded, or locked tie rod end steering nut is often a lengthy, difficult and frustrating task, especially if using a ratchet wrench. The Mini-Ductor II® + solves the problem. Wat ...

October 27, 2015
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TRW highlights dangers of defective or badly maintained components

|Date: October 26, 2015

TRW highlights dangers of defective or badly maintained components

PMM recently attended TRW Aftermarket’s 2015 Component Safety Event at the Nurburgring, Germany. ...

PMM recently attended TRW Aftermarket’s 2015 Component Safety Event at the Nurburgring, Germany. ...

October 26, 2015
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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 ...

1. SIMPLE SETUP ...

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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