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DPF maintenance – 6 quick tips

|Date: May 06, 2013

DPF maintenance – 6 quick tips

DPFs are direct fit items and should be fitted following the same general advice as when fitting a cataly ...

DPFs are direct fit items and should be fitted following the same general advice as when fitting a catalytic converter. The main points to follow are: 1. Do not use exhaust paste. 2. Ensure all joints ...

May 06, 2013
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A/C systems – why do they need the right compressor oil?

|Date: May 03, 2013

A/C systems – why do they need the right compressor oil?

The lifeblood of all A/C systems is its compressor oil as using the correct oil is critical not only to l ...

The lifeblood of all A/C systems is its compressor oil as using the correct oil is critical not only to lubricate internal compressor components but, on some vehicles, to prevent electrical damage to ...

May 03, 2013
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EPDM belts and ABDS systems – service and repair tips

|Date: April 29, 2013

EPDM belts and ABDS systems – service and repair tips

When examining a multi-ribbed drive belt, it is important to be aware that changes to the materials used ...

When examining a multi-ribbed drive belt, it is important to be aware that changes to the materials used in its construction mean that some of the visible wear indicators that could be applied to belt ...

April 29, 2013
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Toyota Avensis – EGR complaint

|Date: April 25, 2013

Toyota Avensis – EGR complaint

As is common with a job role like mine, I end up spending a large portion of my time on the road visiting ...

As is common with a job role like mine, I end up spending a large portion of my time on the road visiting customers and workshops. On one of my recent trips I was faced with a 2003 Toyota Avensis 2.0 ...

April 25, 2013
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How to change a clutch on a Volkswagen Golf GT

|Date: April 22, 2013

How to change a clutch on a Volkswagen Golf GT

The Double Clutch Gearbox is a semi-automatic transmission manufactured by VAG. This type of transmission ...

The Double Clutch Gearbox is a semi-automatic transmission manufactured by VAG. This type of transmission has been utilised across the range of VAG models since being introduced in 2004 and it has pro ...

April 22, 2013
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NOx sensors – background and function

|Date: April 20, 2013

NOx sensors – background and function

Due to the need for reducing the delay in response time and the ever-improving accuracy of the control sy ...

Due to the need for reducing the delay in response time and the ever-improving accuracy of the control systems of the modern internal combustion engine, some new and very specific sensor technologies ...

April 20, 2013
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How to diagnose a misfiring Peugeot 206

|Date: April 17, 2013

How to diagnose a misfiring Peugeot 206

VEHICLE: Peugeot 206 1.4 ENGINE CODE: KFW YEAR: 2006 SYMPTOMS: Misfire at cold start that clears quickly ...

VEHICLE: Peugeot 206 1.4 ENGINE CODE: KFW YEAR: 2006 SYMPTOMS: Misfire at cold start that clears quickly This car arrived in the workshop with some clear symptoms:when cold starting, the vehicle would ...

April 17, 2013
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Wheel alignment – good practice and common mistakes

|Date: April 15, 2013

Wheel alignment – good practice and common mistakes

Wheel vibration, vehicle pull and drift issues can be a real problem for workshops. They can be the sourc ...

Wheel vibration, vehicle pull and drift issues can be a real problem for workshops. They can be the source of considerable customer dissatisfaction resulting in many return trips to the workshop, repe ...

April 15, 2013
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How do electric power assist systems work? Part 1

|Date: April 12, 2013

How do electric power assist systems work? Part 1

The major difference between electric powered assistance and the previous systems we’ve focused onis that ...

The major difference between electric powered assistance and the previous systems we’ve focused onis that there is no hydraulic fluid and associated components involved. All mechanical assistance is p ...

April 12, 2013
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Steering racks – replacement tips

|Date: April 10, 2013

Steering racks – replacement tips

Remy Automotive has one of the largest steering rack and steering pump ranges available to the UK market. ...

Remy Automotive has one of the largest steering rack and steering pump ranges available to the UK market. As a result they are in a unique position to give you some valuable advice on what to do befor ...

April 10, 2013
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A/C compressors – fault finding

|Date: April 05, 2013

A/C compressors – fault finding

Bad repair is the most common failure cause, can be identified in a number of ways and can manifest itsel ...

Bad repair is the most common failure cause, can be identified in a number of ways and can manifest itself as numerous different faults. Most common faults Some of the most common faults relating to b ...

April 05, 2013
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Tool tips – Using a ratcheting exhaust pipe cutter in 6 steps

|Date: April 02, 2013

Tool tips – Using a ratcheting exhaust pipe cutter in 6 steps

PRODUCT PROFILE Sometimes angle grinders aren’t suitable for cutting exhausts due to restricted access or ...

PRODUCT PROFILE Sometimes angle grinders aren’t suitable for cutting exhausts due to restricted access or safety issues. Fear not however, as Sealey has the solution for you in the shape of the VS1637 ...

April 02, 2013
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Using a PassThru device

|Date: March 28, 2013

Using a PassThru device

STEP 1:Firstly, connect the PassThru device to the vehicle – this is done by using the 16-pin diagnostic ...

STEP 1:Firstly, connect the PassThru device to the vehicle – this is done by using the 16-pin diagnostic socket. Next, connect the device to the laptop by using the USB lead. ...

March 28, 2013
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How to change a clutch on a Nissan Qashqai

|Date: March 25, 2013

How to change a clutch on a Nissan Qashqai

Famously named after a nomadic Turkic tribe in Iran and introduced in 2007, the first generation Nissan Q ...

Famously named after a nomadic Turkic tribe in Iran and introduced in 2007, the first generation Nissan Qashqai has made quite an impact during its five-year production span. Selling more than 130,000 ...

March 25, 2013
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Battery charging and testing – 6 simple steps

|Date: March 18, 2013

Battery charging and testing – 6 simple steps

During a recent six week winter workshop trial, CTEK research identified that as many as 25% of vehicles ...

During a recent six week winter workshop trial, CTEK research identified that as many as 25% of vehicles arriving in the workshop have a battery problem, with a further 32% of vehicles at some risk of ...

March 18, 2013
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