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‘Should we or should we not flush engines?’

|Date: December 11, 2013

‘Should we or should we not flush engines?’

‘To flush or not to flush’ is a conundrum that no doubt has faced the majority of workshop technicians. H ...

‘To flush or not to flush’ is a conundrum that no doubt has faced the majority of workshop technicians. Having carried out extensive research into deposit control and identifying that a quality oil fl ...

December 11, 2013
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EGR valve testing – the key steps

|Date: December 09, 2013

EGR valve testing – the key steps

These days, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems are commonplace on a wide range of petrol and diesel ...

These days, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems are commonplace on a wide range of petrol and diesel engines in an attempt to reduce nitrogen oxide exhaust emissions. Due to the harsh operating en ...

December 09, 2013
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Drive system maintenance issues raised at Gates training sessions

|Date: December 06, 2013

Drive system maintenance issues raised at Gates training sessions

Despite the added expense to the job, most garages now accept the need to install timing belt kits, rathe ...

Despite the added expense to the job, most garages now accept the need to install timing belt kits, rather than just the belt. Current estimates indicate that at the scheduled change, Synchronous Belt ...

December 06, 2013
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Eradicating a misfiring Mercedes ML

|Date: December 04, 2013

Eradicating a misfiring Mercedes ML

VEHICLE: Mercedes-Benz ML YEAR: 2000 ENGINE: 2.7 612.963 SYSTEM: EDC15 Customer complaint This vehicle ca ...

VEHICLE: Mercedes-Benz ML YEAR: 2000 ENGINE: 2.7 612.963 SYSTEM: EDC15 Customer complaint This vehicle came into the workshop after paying a visit to another local garage in the area. They had done a ...

December 04, 2013
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How to change a clutch on a Mercedes A-Class

|Date: December 01, 2013

How to change a clutch on a Mercedes A-Class

Introduced in 1997, the Mercedes A-Class has proven to be a popular vehicle with close to 50,000 vehicles ...

Introduced in 1997, the Mercedes A-Class has proven to be a popular vehicle with close to 50,000 vehicles on the UK's roads. With a lengthy removal process, which is reflected in a removal time of mor ...

December 01, 2013
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How to reduce turbocharger replacements

|Date: November 23, 2013

How to reduce turbocharger replacements

Since 1998, Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda diesel vehicles have been equipped with variable geometry tu ...

Since 1998, Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda diesel vehicles have been equipped with variable geometry turbochargers. Other manufacturers followed suit and the majority of diesels manufactured today u ...

November 23, 2013
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Stop Start battery technology – Questions & Answers

|Date: November 18, 2013

Stop Start battery technology – Questions & Answers

In the not-so-distant past, and despite the major manufacturers naturally investing in improving the perf ...

In the not-so-distant past, and despite the major manufacturers naturally investing in improving the performance of their products, most batteries were all generally of lead-acid type, designed to cat ...

November 18, 2013
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How to replace a cabin air filter on a Ford Focus

|Date: November 17, 2013

How to replace a cabin air filter on a Ford Focus

FORD FOCUS 1.8 – CABIN AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT IN 10 EASY STEPS They used to say changing a cabin filter w ...

FORD FOCUS 1.8 – CABIN AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT IN 10 EASY STEPS They used to say changing a cabin filter was far more trouble than it was worth; however, this guide from Corteco, shows that installing ...

November 17, 2013
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Handbrake cables – why check them?

|Date: November 14, 2013

Handbrake cables – why check them?

According to research conducted by the company, TRW suggests that only 2% (4.2 million) of the European c ...

According to research conducted by the company, TRW suggests that only 2% (4.2 million) of the European car parc changes parts, such as handbrake cables, on an annual basis; thus, potentially putting ...

November 14, 2013
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Myths and truths of starter motor faults

|Date: November 11, 2013

Myths and truths of starter motor faults

Myth 1: 'I replaced the starter motor as it has burnt out' After continued attempts at turning the igniti ...

Myth 1: 'I replaced the starter motor as it has burnt out' After continued attempts at turning the ignition key with the engine turning over, but failing to start, the conclusion is frequently reached ...

November 11, 2013
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A quick guide to ignition coils

|Date: November 07, 2013

A quick guide to ignition coils

The operating principle of the ignition coil is essentially the same for all types – whether the classic ...

The operating principle of the ignition coil is essentially the same for all types – whether the classic can-type coil, or in a coil rail system. The device contains two copper wire windings and a lam ...

November 07, 2013
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Techron: Fuel system cleaners

|Date: November 06, 2013

Techron: Fuel system cleaners

Today’s modern engines are at the mercy of many variables that could ultimately affect the overall perfor ...

Today’s modern engines are at the mercy of many variables that could ultimately affect the overall performance and longevity of your customers’ cars. The indifferent quality of the fuel available on f ...

November 06, 2013
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Oil filters – functionality and fitting tips

|Date: November 06, 2013

Oil filters – functionality and fitting tips

The survival of moving engine parts depends on constant lubrication by oil; however, if any abrasive part ...

The survival of moving engine parts depends on constant lubrication by oil; however, if any abrasive particles get into that oil, the engine’s parts can become excessively worn. If particles reach the ...

November 06, 2013
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Fuel filter replacement – various models

|Date: November 04, 2013

Fuel filter replacement – various models

The WF8302 fuel filter is common to a number of popular applications including: Citroën C1, C2, C3, C3 II ...

The WF8302 fuel filter is common to a number of popular applications including: Citroën C1, C2, C3, C3 II, Nemo, Xsara; Ford Fiesta V (02-), Fiesta VI (08-), Fusion/Fusion Plus; Mazda 2; Peugeot 1007, ...

November 04, 2013
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Vehicle troubleshooting: VW Passat 3C (Electronic Steering Column Lock unit)

|Date: October 30, 2013

Vehicle troubleshooting: VW Passat 3C (Electronic Steering Column Lock unit)

On the 2005-2011 VW Passat (3C), a common cause for the vehicle not starting is the Electronic Steering C ...

On the 2005-2011 VW Passat (3C), a common cause for the vehicle not starting is the Electronic Steering Column Lock unit. The symptoms for this particular problem can be recognised by the dash steerin ...

October 30, 2013
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