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What causes engine rattling noise?

|Date: January 09, 2025

What causes engine rattling noise?

Febi explores a common problem with engine noise affecting a range of vehicles. The relevant part number ...

Febi explores a common problem with engine noise affecting a range of vehicles. The relevant part number is febi 181945. Febi 181945 fits: Opel/Vauxhall Astra J (P10), Astra J GTC, Astra K (B16 ), Ins ...

January 09, 2025
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Why was the Range Rover Evoque leaking fluid?

|Date: January 02, 2025

Why was the Range Rover Evoque leaking fluid?

Autodata lends a helping hand to a garage clutching at straws. The problem: "We have previously replaced ...

Autodata lends a helping hand to a garage clutching at straws. The problem: "We have previously replaced the transmission oil cooler on a customer's 2013 Range Rover Evoque due to a transmission fluid ...

January 02, 2025
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What’s wrong with the Mazda’s brake hose?

|Date: November 25, 2024

What’s wrong with the Mazda’s brake hose?

Febi outlines a common fault affecting Mazda 3 I and II and Mazda 5 I and II’s brake hose. The relevant f ...

Febi outlines a common fault affecting Mazda 3 I and II and Mazda 5 I and II’s brake hose. The relevant febi part numbers are ADM55390 and ADBP530000. The brake warning light in the instrument cluster ...

November 25, 2024
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Why was the Jeep Cherokee’s sunroof rattling?

|Date: October 02, 2024

Why was the Jeep Cherokee’s sunroof rattling?

Autodata hears from a garage trying to solve the mystery of a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee whose sunroof ratt ...

Autodata hears from a garage trying to solve the mystery of a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee whose sunroof rattles whilst driving. The problem: “A customer of ours is complaining of a rattling noise from th ...

October 02, 2024
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How can DPF damage cause a turbo to fail?

|Date: September 25, 2024

How can DPF damage cause a turbo to fail?

It is widely understood that a faulty turbo can damage the DPF, however, did you know that the reverse is ...

It is widely understood that a faulty turbo can damage the DPF, however, did you know that the reverse is also true – a defective or blocked filter can cause premature turbo failure. Although not as c ...

September 25, 2024
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Why was the Citroen C4’s oil leaking?

|Date: August 30, 2024

Why was the Citroen C4’s oil leaking?

Autodata clears up an issue a garage is having with a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso II (2015) whose engine oil ...

Autodata clears up an issue a garage is having with a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso II (2015) whose engine oil leaking from the bell housing area. The problem: A customer of ours has a 2015 Citroen C4 Gran ...

August 30, 2024
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Why was the Suzuki Ignis’ clutch jerky?

|Date: August 02, 2024

Why was the Suzuki Ignis’ clutch jerky?

Autodata lends a steady hand to a garage with a 2019 Suzuki Ignis whose clutch was making an abnormal noi ...

Autodata lends a steady hand to a garage with a 2019 Suzuki Ignis whose clutch was making an abnormal noise and providing jerky operation when depressed or released. The problem: “We have a 2019 Suzuk ...

August 02, 2024
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Why was the Ford EcoSport’s fuel filter leaking?

|Date: July 05, 2024

Why was the Ford EcoSport’s fuel filter leaking?

Autodata reassures a garage dealing with a repeat offender. The problem: “We recently had a 2014 Ford Eco ...

Autodata reassures a garage dealing with a repeat offender. The problem: “We recently had a 2014 Ford EcoSport 1.5 petrol in for a service and the customer mentioned that there is a strong odour of fu ...

July 05, 2024
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Where was water entering the 2016 Lexus RX?

|Date: May 30, 2024

Where was water entering the 2016 Lexus RX?

Autodata rescues a garage all at sea over a mysterious case of water ingress in a customer’s Lexus RX’s l ...

Autodata rescues a garage all at sea over a mysterious case of water ingress in a customer’s Lexus RX’s load area. The problem: “We are having a problem finding the source of a water ingress on a 2016 ...

May 30, 2024
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Issues with accurate engine timing

|Date: May 29, 2024

Issues with accurate engine timing

Contitech discusses the need for electronic timing setting when installing the CT1167 timing belt as well ...

Contitech discusses the need for electronic timing setting when installing the CT1167 timing belt as well as all associated kits for Audi, Seat, Skoda and VW. Various 1.0–1.6L TSI and EA211 models wit ...

May 29, 2024
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Febi shares cause behind three fault codes

|Date: March 27, 2024

Febi shares cause behind three fault codes

Febi shines a light on a common cause behind three fault codes. Problem The vehicle experiencing lack of ...

Febi shines a light on a common cause behind three fault codes. Problem The vehicle experiencing lack of power and poor performance when accelerating under load. Engine management warning lamp illumin ...

March 27, 2024
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Polybush discusses common bush failures

|Date: March 14, 2024

Polybush discusses common bush failures

Polybush guides readers through some common bush failures and points out the suitable polyurethane replac ...

Polybush guides readers through some common bush failures and points out the suitable polyurethane replacements. Ford Mondeo rear trailing arm bush The Mondeos’ (2007-2015) rear trailing arm bush has ...

March 14, 2024
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MS Motorservice explores piston seizures

|Date: March 11, 2024

MS Motorservice explores piston seizures

MS Motorservice provides readers with an in-depth guide to piston seizures and the role lubrications play ...

MS Motorservice provides readers with an in-depth guide to piston seizures and the role lubrications plays. What happens if the piston, piston rings and running surface of the cylinder liner rub again ...

March 11, 2024
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