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Electric Steering Systems – how are they developed for hybrid models?

|Date: April 18, 2014

Electric Steering Systems – how are they developed for hybrid models?

Following the launch of ‘LaFerrari’ – the first Ferrari to feature hybrid propulsion – TRW has announce ...

Following the launch of ‘LaFerrari’ – the first Ferrari to feature hybrid propulsion – TRW has announced that it has been chosen to supply the Electrical Powered Hydraulic Steering (EPHS) as OE. Fue ...

April 18, 2014
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How to use the JLM DPF Cleaning Kit – 7 easy steps

|Date: April 14, 2014

How to use the JLM DPF Cleaning Kit – 7 easy steps

Up until now, when presented with a blocked DPF (and diagnostic regenerative intervention has proved unsu ...

Up until now, when presented with a blocked DPF (and diagnostic regenerative intervention has proved unsuccessful) a workshop could offer one of two (legal) recommendations: 1. Replace the DPF with a ...

April 14, 2014
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How to replace the front wheel bearing replacement on a Ford Transit

|Date: April 12, 2014

How to replace the front wheel bearing replacement on a Ford Transit

First introduced into the UK in 1965, the Ford Transit is now into its fifth generation. With over 800,00 ...

First introduced into the UK in 1965, the Ford Transit is now into its fifth generation. With over 800,000 vehicles on UK roads today, this article from FAG – a brand of Schaeffler Automotive Aftermar ...

April 12, 2014
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Filter replacement

|Date: April 11, 2014

Filter replacement

Nigel Duffield, Sogefi Aftermarket Sales Manager for UK & Ireland, highlights the best practice basics fo ...

Nigel Duffield, Sogefi Aftermarket Sales Manager for UK & Ireland, highlights the best practice basics for successful filter replacement. Oil filters ...

April 11, 2014
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Design changes associated with producing air filters

|Date: April 09, 2014

Design changes associated with producing air filters

Along with many other engine components that are critical to economy and the environment, filter technolo ...

Along with many other engine components that are critical to economy and the environment, filter technology is constantly evolving to keep pace with the twin demands of EU legislation and vehicle desi ...

April 09, 2014
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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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