JLM Lubricants UK takes a look at the hard life turbos are sometimes subject to and proposes a liquid solution before any drastic measures are taken. There’s no doubting the tenacity of the diesel turbo. With good maintenance, they can last up to 200,000 miles. However, add a dose of neglect into the mix and ...

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Nissens Automotive discusses its turbo offering to the automotive aftermarket. Despite the rise in the number of electric vehicles, turbocharged internal combustion engines remain dominant in the service and repair sector. In fact, industry forecasts project a 10 per cent plus growth in the turbocharger market by 2030, with the independent aftermarket expected to account ...

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Are you making one of these five errors when installing your customer’s turbocharger? Read these top tips from Melett to find out more. Turbochargers have transformed modern motoring, significantly boosting the power and efficiency of internal combustion engines. By using exhaust gases to drive a compressor, turbocharged systems deliver improved fuel economy, making them an ...

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BORG Automotive Reman has announced it is addressing the doubts surrounding remanufactured turbochargers by demonstrating how they deliver performance on par with new ones, even though the cores are sourced from used components. Through a remanufacturing process and quality assurance, including certifications such as DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and the IATF 16949 automotive supplier standard, ...

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The EGR valve provides a valuable service in reducing vehicle emissions, so make sure your customers’ EGRs are functioning correctly with a regular health check up, Niterra advises. Carrying out a thorough health check on a customer’s car when it enters the workshop can create a number of new business opportunities for proactive garages. Not ...

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Remanufactured turbos offer workshops an ideal solution to provide customers who are still feeling the pinch, at least so says Melett. There is no better time to offer a remanufactured turbocharger to customers as the current economic climate has led to a perfect storm for vehicle owners. From a customer viewpoint, remanufactured products using high-quality ...

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Why is it important to use the right oil? Can money be saved on engine oil and why does it need to be changed? Liqui Moly is here to provide the answers for PMM readers. Proper oil lubrication is one of the most important things relating to engine protection and a protective lubricating film is ...

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When fitting turbos or other parts to the fuel system you want to make sure you only have to fit them once and won’t have customers coming back for a second go. Remanufacturer and OE parts distributor, Carwood argues it has the solution. As an OE-approved remanufacturer, Carwood’s remanufactured fuel pumps, injectors and turbochargers go ...

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This month’s Belt Focus comes from Dayco. The timing belt is being replaced on a 2007-16 Renault Kangoo II, fitted with a 1.6 litre petrol engine (K4m.8.30) Vehicle Information Manufacturer: Renault Model: Kangoo Year: 2007-16 Engine: 1.6 petrol (K4m.8.30) The popular Renault Kangoo, also badged as the Nissan Kubistar, has been in production since 1997, ...

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In this month’s INA Belt Focus, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the timing belt, coolant pump and auxiliary drive belt kit on a 2012 1.6 litre HDI Citroën C4 Grand Picasso that has covered more than 78,000 miles. Vehicle Information Make: Citroën Model: C4 Grand Picasso Year: 2012 Engine: 1.6 litre HDI Mileage: 78,000 The replacement schedule for this belt is every 144,000 ...

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