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Is ash the hidden DPF killer?

|Date: April 09, 2014

Is ash the hidden DPF killer?

DPFs are constructed from porous ceramic materials and consist of a honeycomb of numerous small channels, ...

DPFs are constructed from porous ceramic materials and consist of a honeycomb of numerous small channels, which are closed at alternate ends. The exhaust gas enters the DPF through the inlet channels ...

April 09, 2014
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How to avoid repeat problems fitting DPF replacements

|Date: April 09, 2014

How to avoid repeat problems fitting DPF replacements

Paul Stubbs, Managing Director of TPCATS, explains. It is an increasingly common problem on British road ...

Paul Stubbs, Managing Director of TPCATS, explains. It is an increasingly common problem on British roads, or should I say driveways: a diesel engine car out of action with the DPF warning light illu ...

April 09, 2014
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Drive belt maintenance

|Date: April 09, 2014

Drive belt maintenance

CHAIN DRIVES OR HOT OIL DRIVES: WHICH ONE? ...

CHAIN DRIVES OR HOT OIL DRIVES: WHICH ONE? ...

April 09, 2014
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How to change a clutch on a Vauxhall Vivaro

|Date: April 09, 2014

How to change a clutch on a Vauxhall Vivaro

Launched in 2001, the Vauxhall Vivaro is an excellent example of mutual ventures between vehicle manufact ...

Launched in 2001, the Vauxhall Vivaro is an excellent example of mutual ventures between vehicle manufacturers; the Renault Traffic and Nissan Primastar are quite similar applications. With over 140,0 ...

April 09, 2014
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Can ‘lifetime fill’ automatic transmissions benefit from oil/filter replacement?

|Date: April 08, 2014

Can ‘lifetime fill’ automatic transmissions benefit from oil/filter replacement?

Debate about automatic transmission oils is rife in aftermarket circles. Should they be changed and, if s ...

Debate about automatic transmission oils is rife in aftermarket circles. Should they be changed and, if so, when? Does it really matter which brand or specification of oil is used? The trend in recent ...

April 08, 2014
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Spark plugs explored

|Date: April 08, 2014

Spark plugs explored

Engine combustion is a fascinating topic to gain an understanding of, particularly when comparing compres ...

Engine combustion is a fascinating topic to gain an understanding of, particularly when comparing compression and spark ignition. It’s not hard to see the convergence and similarity between gasoline ( ...

April 08, 2014
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How stability systems work

|Date: April 07, 2014

How stability systems work

Jim Gilmour, Technical Consultant at Blue Print, takes a look at the function and design of the latest st ...

Jim Gilmour, Technical Consultant at Blue Print, takes a look at the function and design of the latest stability system utilised by Mitsubishi. Electronic stability programmes, by any other name, have ...

April 07, 2014
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How to replace a vehicle intercooler

|Date: April 07, 2014

How to replace a vehicle intercooler

Increase in power over the whole speed range, low fuel consumption, improved engine efficiency, reduction ...

Increase in power over the whole speed range, low fuel consumption, improved engine efficiency, reduction of emission values, less thermal stress for the engine – there are numerous reasons to cool th ...

April 07, 2014
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Modern engine efficiency – the challenges for repairers.

|Date: April 07, 2014

Modern engine efficiency – the challenges for repairers.

1. Stop Start - good for the environment, but good for the car? ...

1. Stop Start - good for the environment, but good for the car? ...

April 07, 2014
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Exhaust bolt removal – how to use the Mini-Ductor® II +

|Date: April 07, 2014

Exhaust bolt removal – how to use the Mini-Ductor® II +

PMM readers will know that removing exhaust bolts is often a lengthy, difficult and frustrating task for ...

PMM readers will know that removing exhaust bolts is often a lengthy, difficult and frustrating task for motor mechanics. The nuts securing the bolts rust easily and, as they are usually placed in ina ...

April 07, 2014
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MOT Q&A – Assessing tyre cuts and brake light legality

|Date: April 06, 2014

MOT Q&A – Assessing tyre cuts and brake light legality

Q. Is there a way that I can accurately assess cuts in tyres? A. The criteria for assessing cuts in tyres ...

Q. Is there a way that I can accurately assess cuts in tyres? A. The criteria for assessing cuts in tyres at MOT test time can be confusing, however the following process should enable you to always a ...

April 06, 2014
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Vehicle Troubleshooter – Audi A4 battery programming

|Date: April 03, 2014

Vehicle Troubleshooter – Audi A4 battery programming

Author: Tom Johnson,Tecnodiagnostics Procedure: Stop-Start battery programming using the Autocom CDP+ di ...

Author: Tom Johnson,Tecnodiagnostics Procedure: Stop-Start battery programming using the Autocom CDP+ diagnostic tool In my experience the simplest ideas are often the best. For instance, when a car ...

April 03, 2014
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Sensor fitting tips – ABS and camshaft sensors

|Date: March 31, 2014

Sensor fitting tips – ABS and camshaft sensors

ABS sensor fitment It is a common problem that, after replacing the ABS sensor, the warning light is stil ...

ABS sensor fitment It is a common problem that, after replacing the ABS sensor, the warning light is still illuminated. The standard practice of clearing the code by re-setting the ECU does not always ...

March 31, 2014
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Diagnostic equipment – 3 key questions you should ask before buying

|Date: March 28, 2014

Diagnostic equipment – 3 key questions you should ask before buying

The diagnostic tester is still a large investment for most garages, and not all units are equal. They don ...

The diagnostic tester is still a large investment for most garages, and not all units are equal. They don’t all have the same functionality available, and neither can they communicate with every ECU o ...

March 28, 2014
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Wiper blade maintenance – 3 top tips

|Date: March 25, 2014

Wiper blade maintenance – 3 top tips

There are a number of things that you can encourage your customers to do, to ensure their vehicle’s wiper ...

There are a number of things that you can encourage your customers to do, to ensure their vehicle’s wiper blades are maintained properly: 1. Replace worn and damaged wipers before weather conditions w ...

March 25, 2014
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