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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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Scope School Extra – Oscilloscope diagnostics made easy

|Date: February 10, 2015

Scope School Extra – Oscilloscope diagnostics made easy

In this ‘Scope School Bonus’ column we want to carry on where Scope School 3 left off, opening more avenu ...

In this ‘Scope School Bonus’ column we want to carry on where Scope School 3 left off, opening more avenues within the software, allowing you to get the absolute most from your PicoScope and presentin ...

February 10, 2015
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Why cabin filter replacement can breathe fresh life into HVAC systems

|Date: February 09, 2015

Why cabin filter replacement can breathe fresh life into HVAC systems

The experts at MAHLE explain why a pro-active approach to maintenance and replacement can breathe new lif ...

The experts at MAHLE explain why a pro-active approach to maintenance and replacement can breathe new life into HVAC systems. ...

February 09, 2015
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Identifying and overcoming ignition system complaints

|Date: February 06, 2015

Identifying and overcoming ignition system complaints

Expert - Mark Astley, Senior Support Engineer, Mobiletron. ...

Expert - Mark Astley, Senior Support Engineer, Mobiletron. ...

February 06, 2015
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How to safely support a vehicle gearbox

|Date: February 05, 2015

How to safely support a vehicle gearbox

Laser Tools provides us with a step-by-step guide to installing its engine and gearbox support tool, whic ...

Laser Tools provides us with a step-by-step guide to installing its engine and gearbox support tool, which will allow easier access for technicians when vehicles are mounted. ...

February 05, 2015
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What’s driving the growth in compact petrol engines?

|Date: February 05, 2015

What’s driving the growth in compact petrol engines?

BTN Turbo sheds some light on the contributing factors that have stimulated the growth in compact petrol ...

BTN Turbo sheds some light on the contributing factors that have stimulated the growth in compact petrol engines. Only a few years ago diesel engines were the power unit of choice. Smoother, quieter, ...

February 05, 2015
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Are quality turbocharger repairs possible?

|Date: January 25, 2015

Are quality turbocharger repairs possible?

Quality turbocharger repairs are infinitely possible, as long as the correct equipment is being used. Ian ...

Quality turbocharger repairs are infinitely possible, as long as the correct equipment is being used. Ian Warhust, Owner of Melett, tells us more. ...

January 25, 2015
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What should you look for from a quality brake caliper remanufacturer?

|Date: January 22, 2015

What should you look for from a quality brake caliper remanufacturer?

Michael Flensborg, Sales & Marketing Director for Remy Automotive UK, takes an in-depth look at the reman ...

Michael Flensborg, Sales & Marketing Director for Remy Automotive UK, takes an in-depth look at the remanufacturing process required of a quality brake caliper remanufacturer. ...

January 22, 2015
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A full best practise guide to brake fluid testing

|Date: January 19, 2015

A full best practise guide to brake fluid testing

PMM turns to Federal-Mogul’s braking brand, Ferodo, to answer some common questions about brake fluid bes ...

PMM turns to Federal-Mogul’s braking brand, Ferodo, to answer some common questions about brake fluid best practice. Brake fluid is a mixture of synthetic organic chemicals which transmits hydraulic p ...

January 19, 2015
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Four uses for K-Seal

|Date: January 16, 2015

Four uses for K-Seal

In this article Kalimex shares four examples of motorists who’d all but given up on vehicle complaints un ...

In this article Kalimex shares four examples of motorists who’d all but given up on vehicle complaints until they tried K-Seal. ...

January 16, 2015
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How to avoid errors when changing belts on a Fiat Doblo

|Date: January 13, 2015

How to avoid errors when changing belts on a Fiat Doblo

This month’s guide from ContiTech shows you how to avoid errors when changing belts on the Fiat Doblo (26 ...

This month’s guide from ContiTech shows you how to avoid errors when changing belts on the Fiat Doblo (263) 1.6 D Multijet variant. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:THE RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME FOR THE REPLACEME ...

January 13, 2015
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