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  • Air conditioning systems – general servicing tips

    |Date: August 30, 2013
    Air conditioning systems - general servicing tips

    Air conditioning systems – general servicing tips

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    |Date: August 15, 2013
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    Failure to change an old cabin filter is a significant cause of disappointment and unnecessary suffering for drivers and many passengers. Despite the unquestionable comfort and health permutations tha ...

    August 15, 2013
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  • Radiator replacement – 10 top tips

    |Date: July 29, 2013
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    Radiator replacement – 10 top tips

    1. Check you’ve selected the correct part number through cross-referencing. 2. Inspect the new part caref ...

    1. Check you’ve selected the correct part number through cross-referencing. 2. Inspect the new part carefully, including the size and fitment of ancillary parts such as caps, switches and sensors befo ...

    July 29, 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?

    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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  • A/C compressors – fault finding

    |Date: April 05, 2013
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    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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  • Dual capability A/C systems

    |Date: November 28, 2012
    Dual capability A/C systems

    Dual capability A/C systems

    DENSO’s new system can separately control the climate in three different cabin zones, the driver, front p ...

    DENSO’s new system can separately control the climate in three different cabin zones, the driver, front passenger and rearseat areas, which can help improve overall fuel economy when the A/C is on. ...

    November 28, 2012
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  • How to prevent A/C compressor failure

    |Date: June 26, 2012
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    How to prevent A/C compressor failure

    It goes without saying that continuing education is critical to success. Knowing the latest repair trends ...

    It goes without saying that continuing education is critical to success. Knowing the latest repair trends can help improve service turnaround, avoid comebacks and increase overall customer satisfactio ...

    June 26, 2012
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  • A/C system servicing – circuit leak testing

    |Date: June 26, 2012
    A/C system servicing - circuit leak testing

    A/C system servicing – circuit leak testing

    Many leaks are caused simply by vibration which causes refrigerant line connections to come loose, but re ...

    Many leaks are caused simply by vibration which causes refrigerant line connections to come loose, but refrigerant gas can also escape through the walls of the rubber hoses or at the drive shaft oil s ...

    June 26, 2012
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  • A/C compressor faults – how to visually identify them

    |Date: June 25, 2012
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    June 25, 2012
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  • How to replace a radiator

    |Date: June 25, 2012
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    How to replace a radiator

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    1. Before you do anything, make sure that you have selected the correct part number through cross referencing. Ensure you know full details about the vehicle and the part that has been removed. Withou ...

    June 25, 2012
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