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Coolant replacement – 10 easy steps

|Date: March 13, 2014

Coolant replacement – 10 easy steps

Prestone coolants Prestone is a global leader in advanced coolant technology with over 80 years’ experien ...

Prestone coolants Prestone is a global leader in advanced coolant technology with over 80 years’ experience in developing patented, cutting- edge products. The first coolant to market back in 1927, to ...

March 13, 2014
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Clutch replacement – Toyota Aygo

|Date: March 07, 2014

Clutch replacement – Toyota Aygo

Launched in 2005, the Toyota Aygo has proven particularly popular in the UK with over 110,000 vehicles on ...

Launched in 2005, the Toyota Aygo has proven particularly popular in the UK with over 110,000 vehicles on our roads. This handy article from LuK shows you how to correctly perform a clutch replacement ...

March 07, 2014
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How does the StARS system work?

|Date: March 04, 2014

How does the StARS system work?

The StARS system is a reversible alternator and replaces the conventional alternator and starter motor. T ...

The StARS system is a reversible alternator and replaces the conventional alternator and starter motor. The reversible alternator provides the function of alternator and starter combined. The new desi ...

March 04, 2014
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Why do A/C compressors fail?

|Date: March 03, 2014

Why do A/C compressors fail?

With the hopeful arrival of some decent weather comes the anticipation of an influx of customers with air ...

With the hopeful arrival of some decent weather comes the anticipation of an influx of customers with air con issues. The science behind air con is well known but perhaps misunderstood; lots of big ex ...

March 03, 2014
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Hybrid technology – diagnosing high voltage systems

|Date: February 26, 2014

Hybrid technology – diagnosing high voltage systems

Advances in the motor industry mean that many people find it hard to keep up with the technology. The gen ...

Advances in the motor industry mean that many people find it hard to keep up with the technology. The general consensus seems to be that these “advances” just mean that the vehicle manufacturers want ...

February 26, 2014
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Toyota Avensis D4D front wheel bearing replacement

|Date: February 10, 2014

Toyota Avensis D4D front wheel bearing replacement

The Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D is a large family car. Introduced to the market in 1997, it has seen three gen ...

The Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D is a large family car. Introduced to the market in 1997, it has seen three generations of build, with the last being introduced from 2009 to the present day. In this article ...

February 10, 2014
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Understanding EPS systems and how to replace one

|Date: February 07, 2014

Understanding EPS systems and how to replace one

Electrically Powered Steering (EPS) columns are present in many vehicles throughout the world and are in ...

Electrically Powered Steering (EPS) columns are present in many vehicles throughout the world and are in a high volume of cars in the UK. The EPS column is targeted at the small-to-medium vehicle sect ...

February 07, 2014
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Why correct oil application is essential

|Date: February 04, 2014

Why correct oil application is essential

In days gone by car producers had very simple needs for their early engines. In this respect, engine oils ...

In days gone by car producers had very simple needs for their early engines. In this respect, engine oils were a mineral oil of the correct viscosity. Usually monograde, with some anti-oxidant and/or ...

February 04, 2014
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How to fit a new timing chain kit

|Date: February 03, 2014

How to fit a new timing chain kit

Timing chains are becoming more popular with engine designers, as they allow for greater power and econom ...

Timing chains are becoming more popular with engine designers, as they allow for greater power and economy whilst minimising space. It is therefore a certainty that more cars entering the aftermarket ...

February 03, 2014
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External factors that cause premature water pump failure

|Date: February 03, 2014

External factors that cause premature water pump failure

The quality of a water pump generally depends upon the use of high-grade components, as these ensure a co ...

The quality of a water pump generally depends upon the use of high-grade components, as these ensure a component repair in workshops and satisfied customers overall. Even the best selection of materia ...

February 03, 2014
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Clutch removal/replacement: BMW M5 and M6

|Date: January 27, 2014

Clutch removal/replacement: BMW M5 and M6

These guidelines are applicable to the following BMW vehicles equipped with the S85 engine: M5 Saloon (E6 ...

These guidelines are applicable to the following BMW vehicles equipped with the S85 engine: M5 Saloon (E60 2003-2009), M5 Touring (E61 2005-2010), M6 Coupe (E63 2004-2010) and M6 Convertible (E64 2005 ...

January 27, 2014
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Troubleshooting double clutch failure

|Date: January 26, 2014

Troubleshooting double clutch failure

GENERAL REPAIR GUIDELINES? Before proceeding to any repair work on the double clutch, ask your customer s ...

GENERAL REPAIR GUIDELINES? Before proceeding to any repair work on the double clutch, ask your customer some basic questions to pinpoint possible causes of damage. If the car is roadworthy, carry out ...

January 26, 2014
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How to change a clutch on a Toyota Corolla

|Date: January 22, 2014

How to change a clutch on a Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla was first launched in 1966 and has undergone several design alterations over its 11 ge ...

The Toyota Corolla was first launched in 1966 and has undergone several design alterations over its 11 generations. In July 2013, it reached a milestone by selling 40 million vehicles worldwide, so it ...

January 22, 2014
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Micro-hybrid batteries: Meet the challenges

|Date: January 20, 2014

Micro-hybrid batteries: Meet the challenges

Designed to spearhead Yuasa’s ambitious growth plans in the UK and Europe, the 2013 European Car and Ligh ...

Designed to spearhead Yuasa’s ambitious growth plans in the UK and Europe, the 2013 European Car and Light Van range features five battery types – YBX1000, YBX3000, YBX5000, YBX7000 Start Stop (EFB en ...

January 20, 2014
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A guide to understanding and offering a safe hybrid service

|Date: January 17, 2014

A guide to understanding and offering a safe hybrid service

Regulatory demands for better fuel economy and reduced emissions will continue to drive the increase in h ...

Regulatory demands for better fuel economy and reduced emissions will continue to drive the increase in hybrid vehicles on the road in the future. In fact, by 2020, it is projected that volumes will n ...

January 17, 2014
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Coolant replacement – 10 easy steps

Coolant replacement – 10 easy steps

Clutch replacement – Toyota Aygo

Clutch replacement – Toyota Aygo

How does the StARS system work?

How does the StARS system work?

Why do A/C compressors fail?

Why do A/C compressors fail?

Hybrid technology – diagnosing high voltage systems

Hybrid technology – diagnosing high voltage systems

Toyota Avensis D4D front wheel bearing replacement

Toyota Avensis D4D front wheel bearing replacement

Understanding EPS systems and how to replace one

Understanding EPS systems and how to replace one

Why correct oil application is essential

Why correct oil application is essential

How to fit a new timing chain kit

How to fit a new timing chain kit

External factors that cause premature water pump failure

External factors that cause premature water pump failure

Clutch removal/replacement: BMW M5 and M6

Clutch removal/replacement: BMW M5 and M6

Troubleshooting double clutch failure

Troubleshooting double clutch failure

How to change a clutch on a Toyota Corolla

How to change a clutch on a Toyota Corolla

Micro-hybrid batteries: Meet the challenges

Micro-hybrid batteries: Meet the challenges

A guide to understanding and offering a safe hybrid service

A guide to understanding and offering a safe hybrid service