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Simple steps for correct trolley jack maintenance

|Date: July 27, 2015

Simple steps for correct trolley jack maintenance

CHECKING/TOPPING UP HYDRAULIC JACK OIL Firstly, open the release valve and lower the pumping handle, ensu ...

CHECKING/TOPPING UP HYDRAULIC JACK OIL Firstly, open the release valve and lower the pumping handle, ensuring the jack lifting arm is fully lowered. ...

July 27, 2015
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The top reasons for turbo failures

|Date: July 24, 2015

The top reasons for turbo failures

Turbochargers are inherently reliable, so when a customer tells you “the turbo’s packed up”, the cause of ...

Turbochargers are inherently reliable, so when a customer tells you “the turbo’s packed up”, the cause of the failure will almost certainly be elsewhere in the engine. ...

July 24, 2015
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How to overcome Mercedes variable intake manifold problems

|Date: July 21, 2015

How to overcome Mercedes variable intake manifold problems

A common problem has been flagged up by our technical team, relating to the variable intake manifold on t ...

A common problem has been flagged up by our technical team, relating to the variable intake manifold on the Mercedes-Benz W211. Potential complaints that are associated with this issue include: ...

July 21, 2015
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Why water separation is a vital part of modern diesel filters

|Date: July 18, 2015

Why water separation is a vital part of modern diesel filters

The humble diesel filter is an increasingly crucial component for ensuring the correct maintenance and pe ...

The humble diesel filter is an increasingly crucial component for ensuring the correct maintenance and performance of a diesel engine vehicle. ...

July 18, 2015
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Combating e-car criminals

|Date: July 15, 2015

Combating e-car criminals

“How do we get back the 760,000 wasted police hours?” Lawrence Shaw, Director of car security specialists ...

“How do we get back the 760,000 wasted police hours?” Lawrence Shaw, Director of car security specialists DATAbloc™, offers his suggestions for tackling the growing issue of e-car crimes. ...

July 15, 2015
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How is an ECU remanufactured?

|Date: July 13, 2015

How is an ECU remanufactured?

The Reman MissionOnce they arrive with the ACtronics technical team, most ECUs are reconditioned with new ...

The Reman MissionOnce they arrive with the ACtronics technical team, most ECUs are reconditioned with new original components (such as semi-conductors, chips and sensors). When rebuilding a Mercedes A ...

July 13, 2015
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Why do modern wheel bearings utilise magnetic encoding technology?

|Date: July 09, 2015

Why do modern wheel bearings utilise magnetic encoding technology?

Did you know that there is a lot more going on inside the modern wheel bearing than just balls or rollers ...

Did you know that there is a lot more going on inside the modern wheel bearing than just balls or rollers? To offer evidence, many FAG wheel bearings now incorporate magnetic encoding technology that ...

July 09, 2015
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What causes black, brittle and broken filter media?

|Date: July 07, 2015

What causes black, brittle and broken filter media?

Occasionally an oil filter element, removed from its housing during servicing, may show visible damage to ...

Occasionally an oil filter element, removed from its housing during servicing, may show visible damage to the pleated filter media. At first glance, the affected filter may be considered to be defecti ...

July 07, 2015
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How to replace a timing belt on a Renault Laguna

|Date: July 03, 2015

How to replace a timing belt on a Renault Laguna

The 1.9L dCi diesel engine used in the Renault Laguna features a timing belt driven water pump. Since the ...

The 1.9L dCi diesel engine used in the Renault Laguna features a timing belt driven water pump. Since the job also requires the auxiliary drive system to be removed, Dayco recommends that you initiall ...

July 03, 2015
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How to fit a clutch on a Honda Jazz II

|Date: June 30, 2015

How to fit a clutch on a Honda Jazz II

RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 4.5 HOURS LUK PART NUMBER: 619308900 “Despite excellent reliability the Jazz II ...

RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 4.5 HOURS LUK PART NUMBER: 619308900 “Despite excellent reliability the Jazz II can present wear, so the chance of it arriving at an independent garage is highly likely.” ...

June 30, 2015
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Vehicle Troubleshooter – Falling into the ‘FAP’ trap

|Date: June 27, 2015

Vehicle Troubleshooter – Falling into the ‘FAP’ trap

Steve Carter of Train4Auto Consultancy, explains what caused unusual backpressure readings on the Citroen ...

Steve Carter of Train4Auto Consultancy, explains what caused unusual backpressure readings on the Citroen C8 2.2 HDI. “Citroen vehicles were some of the first in the UK to be fitted with a DPF (often ...

June 27, 2015
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Why the right oil matters in A/C systems

|Date: June 24, 2015

Why the right oil matters in A/C systems

99.9% of A/C compressor issues aren’t a result of product failure as Nick Thomas, DENSO Aftermarket UK Pr ...

99.9% of A/C compressor issues aren’t a result of product failure as Nick Thomas, DENSO Aftermarket UK Product Manager, discusses Compressors are vital to a vehicle’s A/C system; compressing the low t ...

June 24, 2015
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Why do hybrids use high voltage A/C compressors?

|Date: June 21, 2015

Why do hybrids use high voltage A/C compressors?

Vehicles with full-hybrid technology use high voltage compressors that are not dependent on the running o ...

Vehicles with full-hybrid technology use high voltage compressors that are not dependent on the running of the combustion engine. This makes for greater A/C comfort in such vehicles. A vehicle's inter ...

June 21, 2015
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How to test for impurities using a fuel analyser tool

|Date: June 18, 2015

How to test for impurities using a fuel analyser tool

Research has shown that up to 80% of diesel engine problems stem from fuel contamination or poor quality ...

Research has shown that up to 80% of diesel engine problems stem from fuel contamination or poor quality fuel. As diesel technology evolves, so do engine tolerances for lower quality fuels, and this i ...

June 18, 2015
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Diagnostic troubleshooting – Full throttle pedal issue

|Date: June 16, 2015

Diagnostic troubleshooting – Full throttle pedal issue

This vehicle came to me on the back of a customer recommendation and had a problem that proved to be anyt ...

This vehicle came to me on the back of a customer recommendation and had a problem that proved to be anything but simple to resolve. The engine would start first time but any attempt to apply throttle ...

June 16, 2015
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