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Is the GDi as good as it sounds?

|Date: October 31, 2015

Is the GDi as good as it sounds?

The success of GDi (Gasoline Direct Injection) engines means that they’re seen as potential replacements ...

The success of GDi (Gasoline Direct Injection) engines means that they’re seen as potential replacements for diesel engines in the small car market. But is it too good to be true? Well, it seems that ...

October 31, 2015
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How to perform a common rail injector function test

|Date: October 09, 2015

How to perform a common rail injector function test

1. SIMPLE SETUP ...

1. SIMPLE SETUP ...

October 09, 2015
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Why mechanical testing is just as important as electronic

|Date: September 22, 2015

Why mechanical testing is just as important as electronic

In opinion of Feather Diesel, many garages continue to fail when diagnosing faults because they’re not me ...

In opinion of Feather Diesel, many garages continue to fail when diagnosing faults because they’re not mechanically testing the systems they’re investigating. ...

September 22, 2015
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How to avoid diesel fuel leaks

|Date: May 31, 2015

How to avoid diesel fuel leaks

Following feedback from our technical team it’s been identified that fuel leakage from some VAG vehicle d ...

Following feedback from our technical team it’s been identified that fuel leakage from some VAG vehicle diesel filter housings may occur subsequent to fuel filter element replacement. Due to the posit ...

May 31, 2015
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Diesel Workshop: Engine Tuning

|Date: May 28, 2015

Diesel Workshop: Engine Tuning

The Maserati name signifies a certain sporting intent and, even with an unconventional diesel engine, its ...

The Maserati name signifies a certain sporting intent and, even with an unconventional diesel engine, its newest executive saloon is no exception. So how did Tunit become the first tuning company in t ...

May 28, 2015
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Understanding diesel systems: the value of the specialist

|Date: June 27, 2014

Understanding diesel systems: the value of the specialist

Diesel systems utilised in many of today’s modern cars typically feature more than 120 components on the ...

Diesel systems utilised in many of today’s modern cars typically feature more than 120 components on the vehicle, all ‘talking’ to one another. As diesel technologies become more advanced, the precisi ...

June 27, 2014
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How a DPF works and common fault code prompts

|Date: October 18, 2013

How a DPF works and common fault code prompts

Achieving the tough vehicle emissions levels under Euro 5 legislation requires a Diesel Particulate Filte ...

Achieving the tough vehicle emissions levels under Euro 5 legislation requires a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) to be fitted to collect carbon soot particles generated from the combustion process in ...

October 18, 2013
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DPFs – how to perform a ‘forced regeneration’

|Date: October 07, 2013

DPFs – how to perform a ‘forced regeneration’

TOOL USED: SOCIO 400 DIAGNOSTIC UNIT, AVAILABLE FROM TECNODIAGNOSTICS 1. Open the software and click into ...

TOOL USED: SOCIO 400 DIAGNOSTIC UNIT, AVAILABLE FROM TECNODIAGNOSTICS 1. Open the software and click into ‘Car-MPV’. 2. Select your vehicle. 3. Once vehicle is selected you will then see the full syst ...

October 07, 2013
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How does a Diesel Particulate Filter work?

|Date: September 19, 2013

How does a Diesel Particulate Filter work?

The exhaust emissions standards for new cars have effectively required fitment of a Diesel Particulate Fi ...

The exhaust emissions standards for new cars have effectively required fitment of a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) in the exhaust of diesel cars since 2009; this is when the 'Euro 5' standard as we k ...

September 19, 2013
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Catalyic converter failure – was the cat to blame?

|Date: July 29, 2013

Catalyic converter failure – was the cat to blame?

Although, we’re delivering this message in a slightly unusual way, the purpose of this article is to ulti ...

Although, we’re delivering this message in a slightly unusual way, the purpose of this article is to ultimately get you to think differently about the way modern catalytic converters and DPFs work. Wi ...

July 29, 2013
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How to perform a diesel fuel filter removal

|Date: June 24, 2013

How to perform a diesel fuel filter removal

Blue Print’s Fuel Filter Removal Tool (ADK82327) is an OE developed solution that makes replacement of th ...

Blue Print’s Fuel Filter Removal Tool (ADK82327) is an OE developed solution that makes replacement of the fuel filter element on vehicles fitted with the JTD type engine a much quicker and easier job ...

June 24, 2013
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Diesel injector coding – Ford Mondeo 2005

|Date: June 10, 2013

Diesel injector coding – Ford Mondeo 2005

The first question that most technicians ask is why injectors actually need coding. The answer is that du ...

The first question that most technicians ask is why injectors actually need coding. The answer is that due to tolerances when the injectors are manufactured the injected fuel quantity may deviate betw ...

June 10, 2013
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Diesel fuel filters – water level sensor installation

|Date: June 04, 2013

Diesel fuel filters – water level sensor installation

Best-selling models from Citroën, Ford, Jaguar, Mazda and Peugeot are covered in the latest technical bul ...

Best-selling models from Citroën, Ford, Jaguar, Mazda and Peugeot are covered in the latest technical bulletin to be published by MAHLE on installation of the water level sensor in its range of high-t ...

June 04, 2013
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Glow plug removal – 11 easy steps

|Date: May 24, 2013

Glow plug removal – 11 easy steps

In the event of a broken glow plug in the cylinder head the comprehensive glow plug removal kit (p/n 5205 ...

In the event of a broken glow plug in the cylinder head the comprehensive glow plug removal kit (p/n 5205) from Laser Tools will let you drill out and grip the remaining glow plug body to pull it out ...

May 24, 2013
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DPF maintenance – 6 quick tips

|Date: May 06, 2013

DPF maintenance – 6 quick tips

DPFs are direct fit items and should be fitted following the same general advice as when fitting a cataly ...

DPFs are direct fit items and should be fitted following the same general advice as when fitting a catalytic converter. The main points to follow are: 1. Do not use exhaust paste. 2. Ensure all joints ...

May 06, 2013
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NEOL outlines green oil CuGlide™

Exol Lubricants expand its coverage

HELLA launches its premium brake range

Laser Tools’ digital brake disc caliper

OSRAM launches 3-in-1 LED light kit

Niterra expands NTK Vehicle Electronics portfolio

MOT Juice discusses changes to MOT process

HELLA to showcase full workshop support

TRW offers discusses braking range

Sealey announces latest Tool Promotion

Is the GDi as good as it sounds?

Is the GDi as good as it sounds?

How to perform a common rail injector function test

How to perform a common rail injector function test

Why mechanical testing is just as important as electronic

Why mechanical testing is just as important as electronic

How to avoid diesel fuel leaks

How to avoid diesel fuel leaks

Diesel Workshop: Engine Tuning

Diesel Workshop: Engine Tuning

Understanding diesel systems: the value of the specialist

Understanding diesel systems: the value of the specialist

How a DPF works and common fault code prompts

How a DPF works and common fault code prompts

DPFs – how to perform a ‘forced regeneration’

DPFs – how to perform a ‘forced regeneration’

How does a Diesel Particulate Filter work?

How does a Diesel Particulate Filter work?

Catalyic converter failure – was the cat to blame?

Catalyic converter failure – was the cat to blame?

How to perform a diesel fuel filter removal

How to perform a diesel fuel filter removal

Diesel injector coding – Ford Mondeo 2005

Diesel injector coding – Ford Mondeo 2005

Diesel fuel filters – water level sensor installation

Diesel fuel filters – water level sensor installation

Glow plug removal – 11 easy steps

Glow plug removal – 11 easy steps

DPF maintenance – 6 quick tips

DPF maintenance – 6 quick tips