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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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