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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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Why timing chain kits rely on vehicle-specific lubrication

|Date: June 15, 2015

Why timing chain kits rely on vehicle-specific lubrication

Modern timing chain kits are far more sophisticated than the ones used a few years ago, using powder meta ...

Modern timing chain kits are far more sophisticated than the ones used a few years ago, using powder metal gears, high velocity chains and thermos-plastic tensioners (housing). They’re subjected to fa ...

June 15, 2015
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How to use a 4 gas analyser to spot potential problems

|Date: June 12, 2015

How to use a 4 gas analyser to spot potential problems

Although the humble 4 gas analyser is seen as an essential tool to carry out an MOT, I’m still surprised ...

Although the humble 4 gas analyser is seen as an essential tool to carry out an MOT, I’m still surprised at how little information is retrieved by the technician after completing an emissions test, to ...

June 12, 2015
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Rusted exhaust removal guide

|Date: June 08, 2015

Rusted exhaust removal guide

If you're looking to remove a rusted and corroded exhaust and replace it with a new one, it can be a time ...

If you're looking to remove a rusted and corroded exhaust and replace it with a new one, it can be a time consuming and frustrating task. The nuts securing the bolts rust easily and the corroded exhau ...

June 08, 2015
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Why does poor turbo boost occur?

|Date: June 06, 2015

Why does poor turbo boost occur?

Unfortunately, simply installing a direct replacement may not be the end of the story when a workshop is ...

Unfortunately, simply installing a direct replacement may not be the end of the story when a workshop is faced with a problematic turbocharger. If performance problems in a petrol-engine vehicle pers ...

June 06, 2015
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How to fit a Lucas Electrical regulator to the Renault Megane

|Date: June 03, 2015

How to fit a Lucas Electrical regulator to the Renault Megane

It was felt that early aftermarket alternatives were notoriously frustrating to fit and this is a percept ...

It was felt that early aftermarket alternatives were notoriously frustrating to fit and this is a perception that has resonated amongst many technicians. Whilst it is true that some aftermarket versio ...

June 03, 2015
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How to avoid diesel fuel leaks

|Date: May 31, 2015

How to avoid diesel fuel leaks

Following feedback from our technical team it’s been identified that fuel leakage from some VAG vehicle d ...

Following feedback from our technical team it’s been identified that fuel leakage from some VAG vehicle diesel filter housings may occur subsequent to fuel filter element replacement. Due to the posit ...

May 31, 2015
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Diesel Workshop: Engine Tuning

|Date: May 28, 2015

Diesel Workshop: Engine Tuning

The Maserati name signifies a certain sporting intent and, even with an unconventional diesel engine, its ...

The Maserati name signifies a certain sporting intent and, even with an unconventional diesel engine, its newest executive saloon is no exception. So how did Tunit become the first tuning company in t ...

May 28, 2015
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Don’t gamble with water pump replacement

|Date: May 25, 2015

Don’t gamble with water pump replacement

The coolant runs clear, but don't be fooled! It could contain contaminants that are not always easy to sp ...

The coolant runs clear, but don't be fooled! It could contain contaminants that are not always easy to spot or remove. On installation, the water pump depends on the coolant to lubricate the seal whic ...

May 25, 2015
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Vehicle Troubleshooter – What caused the ‘over boost’?

|Date: May 19, 2015

Vehicle Troubleshooter – What caused the ‘over boost’?

The Mitsubishi L200 pick-up is well known for its ruggedness and load lugging capabilities. The example i ...

The Mitsubishi L200 pick-up is well known for its ruggedness and load lugging capabilities. The example in question is a 2003 model, which was regularly put to work pulling a mini digger, in addition ...

May 19, 2015
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How do you configure replacement batteries?

|Date: May 16, 2015

How do you configure replacement batteries?

With the introduction of new CO2 production control systems such as smart charging and Idle Start/Stop (I ...

With the introduction of new CO2 production control systems such as smart charging and Idle Start/Stop (ISS) it is essential that the vehicle has the correct battery type and specification installed. ...

May 16, 2015
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