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Common problems associated with the Denso HP2 fuel system

|Date: March 17, 2015

Common problems associated with the Denso HP2 fuel system

Blue Print Technical Consultant, Jim Gilmour, looks at the Denso HP2 fuel system, the way in which it ope ...

Blue Print Technical Consultant, Jim Gilmour, looks at the Denso HP2 fuel system, the way in which it operates and the common problems associated with it. ...

March 17, 2015
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Failing to offer additional services means losing out on profit

|Date: March 14, 2015

Failing to offer additional services means losing out on profit

Are garages striking the right balance between keeping the cost of servicing down for their customers and ...

Are garages striking the right balance between keeping the cost of servicing down for their customers and giving those same car owners the choice of additional services they may desire? BG Products in ...

March 14, 2015
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Help your customers to monitor their engine’s health

|Date: March 11, 2015

Help your customers to monitor their engine’s health

A service that allows drivers to check and monitor the health of their engine and transmissions has been ...

A service that allows drivers to check and monitor the health of their engine and transmissions has been launched by Millers Oils. ...

March 11, 2015
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Why additives can offer a ‘first-stage’ repair solution

|Date: March 08, 2015

Why additives can offer a ‘first-stage’ repair solution

Reiner Schönfelder, Applications Engineer at LIQUI MOLY, discusses why the use of additives can offer an ...

Reiner Schönfelder, Applications Engineer at LIQUI MOLY, discusses why the use of additives can offer an effective first-stage approach to the rectification of some vehicle issues. In the event of pro ...

March 08, 2015
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Renault Megane II – Bulb Replacement

|Date: March 05, 2015

Renault Megane II – Bulb Replacement

How many hours does it take to change a light bulb? Renault Mégane II drivers will tell you that the answ ...

How many hours does it take to change a light bulb? Renault Mégane II drivers will tell you that the answer is no joking matter, as this guide from Lucas Electrical illustrates. ...

March 05, 2015
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Avoid a cooling catastrophe

|Date: March 05, 2015

Avoid a cooling catastrophe

You know the symptom, but do you know the cure? First Line Group explains. COOLING SYSTEM LEAKTypically, ...

You know the symptom, but do you know the cure? First Line Group explains. COOLING SYSTEM LEAKTypically, leaks can occur in any part of the cooling system, but if there is no visible evidence of the l ...

March 05, 2015
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Why using quality oils makes sense in the long run

|Date: March 03, 2015

Why using quality oils makes sense in the long run

Total is the fourth largest automotive lubricant company in the world and whilst the brand is a well-know ...

Total is the fourth largest automotive lubricant company in the world and whilst the brand is a well-known global one, its products may not be in the UK. PMM caught up with the company to find out how ...

March 03, 2015
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The importance of keeping garage equipment properly maintained

|Date: March 03, 2015

The importance of keeping garage equipment properly maintained

Bradbury Equipment explains why keeping your garage equipment well maintained can ensure that you avoid a ...

Bradbury Equipment explains why keeping your garage equipment well maintained can ensure that you avoid any future legal ramifications. ...

March 03, 2015
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Wheel alignment – how to improve your service offering

|Date: March 02, 2015

Wheel alignment – how to improve your service offering

CONDUCT A PRE-ALIGNMENT CHECK Pre-alignment checks are just as important as the wheel alignment itself. P ...

CONDUCT A PRE-ALIGNMENT CHECK Pre-alignment checks are just as important as the wheel alignment itself. Prior to carrying out your alignment check, it is advised to check for excessive wear in suspens ...

March 02, 2015
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How to spot the causes of starter motor problems

|Date: February 27, 2015

How to spot the causes of starter motor problems

Many vehicles have faults with ignition switches which are often overlooked when diagnosing a starting pr ...

Many vehicles have faults with ignition switches which are often overlooked when diagnosing a starting problem. When the key does not spring back from the cranking position to the ignition position th ...

February 27, 2015
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MAF sensors – troubleshooting and fault diagnosis advice

|Date: February 24, 2015

MAF sensors – troubleshooting and fault diagnosis advice

What is a MAF sensor? A Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor, also known as an “air meter,” measures the air coming ...

What is a MAF sensor? A Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor, also known as an “air meter,” measures the air coming into the intake system and transmits this information to the ECM. The ECM utilises the MAF sens ...

February 24, 2015
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Ball joints: when and why should you replace?

|Date: February 21, 2015

Ball joints: when and why should you replace?

To ensure a quality steering and suspension repair, it’s advisable to replace the entire ball joint where ...

To ensure a quality steering and suspension repair, it’s advisable to replace the entire ball joint where the rubber boot is split, cracked, damaged or missing. In these instances, there is a high pro ...

February 21, 2015
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Oil filter replacement: how to prevent engine damage

|Date: February 18, 2015

Oil filter replacement: how to prevent engine damage

The importance of replacing engine oil filters with aftermarket products of the same OE quality and speci ...

The importance of replacing engine oil filters with aftermarket products of the same OE quality and specification cannot be understated. Use of replica or counterfeit products can easily cause serious ...

February 18, 2015
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How to change a clutch on a Kia Cee’d

|Date: February 15, 2015

How to change a clutch on a Kia Cee’d

The Kia Cee`d is a small family hatchback with various engine and body style options available to choose ...

The Kia Cee`d is a small family hatchback with various engine and body style options available to choose from. Launched in 2006, it has become increasingly popular on UK roads so these handy hints wil ...

February 15, 2015
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Scope School Part 3 – Oscilloscope diagnostics made easy

|Date: February 10, 2015

Scope School Part 3 – Oscilloscope diagnostics made easy

In the final chapter of Pico’s three-part clinic we cover capture and analysis features that technicians ...

In the final chapter of Pico’s three-part clinic we cover capture and analysis features that technicians will find invaluable during diagnosis procedures. ...

February 10, 2015
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