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    How to change the oil filter

    Filter specialist Mann-Filter provides PMM readers with some expert guidance on changing the oil filter. ...

    Filter specialist Mann-Filter provides PMM readers with some expert guidance on changing the oil filter. ‘‘Good lubrication means a happy engine” even to the latest examples of modern engine technolog ...

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    How to replace an exhaust

    EEC’s technical trainer Stuart Still offers some guidance for technicians replacing and installing exhaus ...

    EEC’s technical trainer Stuart Still offers some guidance for technicians replacing and installing exhausts. The main function of an exhaust system is to maximise engine performance and fuel consumpti ...

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    How to use an oscilloscope to monitor emissions

    Testing sensors is a key part of making sure a vehicle’s emissions system is running efficiently. Here, P ...

    Testing sensors is a key part of making sure a vehicle’s emissions system is running efficiently. Here, Pico Technology provides a guide to workshop technicians using an oscilloscope to monitor emissi ...

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    What causes a battery to discharge?

    Ecobat Battery is reminding readers of PMM of the importance of discovering the root cause of a problem b ...

    Ecobat Battery is reminding readers of PMM of the importance of discovering the root cause of a problem before proceeding with a replacement. As workshops are very aware, many of the problems that veh ...

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    Why should you replace fuel filters in winter?

    Replacing the fuel filter each winter is vital for diesel engine protection and performance. Karl Ridings ...

    Replacing the fuel filter each winter is vital for diesel engine protection and performance. Karl Ridings, general manager UK at UFI Filters, reveals why. If there's a season when no-one wants car tro ...

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    How to visually inspect brake hoses and cables

    Bosch argues it’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to inspecting brake hoses and cables. Brake ...

    Bosch argues it’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to inspecting brake hoses and cables. Brake hoses and cables are crucially important in ensuring safety. During maintenance on the brake sy ...

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    Why you should service A/C all year-round

    Many misconceptions persist in the industry and one of those is that air conditioning service and mainten ...

    Many misconceptions persist in the industry and one of those is that air conditioning service and maintenance is only necessary in the spring and summer. However, Nissens is arguing that inspection of ...

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    How to prevent issues surrounding EGR valves

    Ron Merralls, technical services manager at Niterra, gives his advice on dealing with issues surrounding ...

    Ron Merralls, technical services manager at Niterra, gives his advice on dealing with issues surrounding EGR valves, which are crucial for reducing NOx emissions. Carrying out a thorough health check ...

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    Clutch and DMF replacement tips for LCVs

    Schaeffler LuK’s Alistair Mason is giving some valuable information on clutch and dual mass flywheel repl ...

    Schaeffler LuK’s Alistair Mason is giving some valuable information on clutch and dual mass flywheel replacements for Vauxhall Vivaros and Movanos, which also covers some Fiats, Mercedes, Nissans and ...

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    Battery testing and replacement on EVs

    Automotive battery specialist Varta outlines the important role traditional 12V batteries continue to pla ...

    Automotive battery specialist Varta outlines the important role traditional 12V batteries continue to play as the vehicle car parc transitions towards an electric future. Did you know, as well as star ...

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    Top tips for air filter replacement

    MS Motorservice offers its tips on everything to do with air filters. When does the air filter have to be ...

    MS Motorservice offers its tips on everything to do with air filters. When does the air filter have to be replaced? What must be taken into account when replacing the air filter? Can the air filter be ...

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    The benefits of using quality air filters

    Mann+Hummel examines the cost-saving benefits associated with using OE spec filters when servicing a cust ...

    Mann+Hummel examines the cost-saving benefits associated with using OE spec filters when servicing a customer’s vehicle. Quality filters to OE specification, such as the Mann-Filter range of air, oil ...

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    A guide to brake fluid maintenance

    Replacing brake fluid may not be a part of your standard servicing package, but it’s still something whic ...

    Replacing brake fluid may not be a part of your standard servicing package, but it’s still something which needs to kept on top of. Here, febi explains how the unique properties of brake fluid allow t ...

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    Best practice for A/C Servicing

    Many misconceptions persist in the industry, and one of those is that air conditioning service and mainte ...

    Many misconceptions persist in the industry, and one of those is that air conditioning service and maintenance is only necessary in the spring and summer. However, regular inspection of the system is ...

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    TechMate's top tips for servicing brakes

    TechMate, the dedicated team of automotive specialists attached to the private label brands of Alliance A ...

    TechMate, the dedicated team of automotive specialists attached to the private label brands of Alliance Automotive Group, Apec and NAPA, provides its top tips for servicing brakes. Best practices are ...

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