Professional Motor Mechanic

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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Diesel Particulate Filters – everything you need to know

|Date: March 11, 2013

Diesel Particulate Filters – everything you need to know

In order to meet strict Euro 4/5 emission limits, modern diesels have to reduce gaseous and particulate e ...

In order to meet strict Euro 4/5 emission limits, modern diesels have to reduce gaseous and particulate emissions. To do this, they use a particulate filter. There are two main types of diesel particu ...

March 11, 2013
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AdBlue for diesels – how does it work?

|Date: February 18, 2013

AdBlue for diesels – how does it work?

September 2014 is going to represent a massive change in diesel vehicle production with the introduction ...

September 2014 is going to represent a massive change in diesel vehicle production with the introduction ofthe Euro 6 standards. The Euro 6 standard requires manufacturers to achieve a reduction in NO ...

February 18, 2013
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Glow plug reaming – step by step

|Date: December 30, 2012

Glow plug reaming – step by step

Professional technicians will be well aware that carbon build up can make glow plug removal/installation ...

Professional technicians will be well aware that carbon build up can make glow plug removal/installation a difficult task, so to help combat this problem Sealey has introduced the VS312 Glow Plug Ream ...

December 30, 2012
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Removing diesel injectors using a universal hydraulic injector tool

|Date: December 21, 2012

Removing diesel injectors using a universal hydraulic injector tool

Case contents (p/n 60385395/60385400): base plate, collar nut (M14), support leg (adjustable), lubricant, ...

Case contents (p/n 60385395/60385400): base plate, collar nut (M14), support leg (adjustable), lubricant, swivel cup collar , knurled nut (M18 x 1.5), leg extension, RAM (12t), swivel cup, tensile spi ...

December 21, 2012
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