Paul Dobbyn, director of BG Products explains why fuel system cleaners are essential to the running of modern vehicles. Do additives work? Yes, and they are essential too. The statement (usually not up for debate) we often hear is “additives do not make a difference”. This is an attitude that seems to be rooted in ...

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As EVs take over the UK car parc, BG Products wants us to consider how the change will also affect servicing of traditional ICE vehicles and how you can make a profit out of it. With the advent of electric cars it is time for garages to consider how mobility solutions will change in the coming years. The obvious thing is ...

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MECHANEX Coventry will continue to build on the successes of our popular seminar programme, which was packed throughout 2016.

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Head over to the BG Products stand to find out more about the effectiveness of BG MOA as a friction modifier.   BG Products specialises in advanced automotive chemistry. The company produces solutions to engine deposits affecting injectors, valves, EGRs and DPFs. It also offers profit opportunities for garages including fuel saving services, power steering ...

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Andy Horwat, Engine Tuning & Diagnostics, looks at a 2012 Volvo XC60 2.0L model with drivability/starting issues and lack of power.   An interesting case study came my way recently in the form of a Volvo XC60 – a 2.0 litre model supported by a Bosch EDC 17 system. The vehicle year was 2012 with ...

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The February issue of Professional Motor Mechanic Magazine 2017 has hit the streets! PMM February includes all the latest news, technical hints and repair advice, as well as the newest tools and products from the best suppliers. Also, there are plenty of goodies and prizes to be won! Highlights and features this month include: – Clutch Clinic: Step-by-step with ...

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TOP PRODUCTS 2016 – THE READERS’ CHOICE! It’s been an incredibly interesting 12 months in the constantly evolving world of independent service and repair, with every passing year seemingly exceeding the last in terms of the quality of new products released to the market and the opportunities for independent workshops to make more money. Over ...

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VW Passat 2.0 D; Black Smoke Emitted and Misfire on Idle. I was recently presented with a VW Passat 2.0 D that had 225K miles on the clock and was fitted with a Bosch EDC 1.5 system. The main symptoms were hesitation and misfire on idle and I was informed that both the turbo and EGR valve had ...

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There are a number of solutions to the continually challenging issue of DPF cleaning. These can include pour in the tank products, companies that will provide a specialist cleaning service following removal of the DPF or systems that clean the DPF in-situ by injecting chemistry directly into the component. It’s fair to say that each has its respective merits and weaknesses.

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Paul Dobbyn of BG Products looks at the effect that the use of Ethanol in renewable fuels can have on car components.
Under the EU's Renewable Fuel Transport Obligation, 5% of fuel in member states must come from renewable sources by 2014. This is to increase to 10% by 2020.

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