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Engines at risk due to oil check delays

|Date: February 18, 2026

Engines at risk due to oil check delays

According to a nationwide survey commissioned by Castrol, many owners of internal combustion engine cars ...

According to a nationwide survey commissioned by Castrol, many owners of internal combustion engine cars are risking damage to their vehicle’s vital components by delaying essential checks of the oil ...

February 18, 2026
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How to prevent engine failure

|Date: January 29, 2026

How to prevent engine failure

Comline has revealed why choosing a high-quality filter could be the most effective way of preventing cat ...

Comline has revealed why choosing a high-quality filter could be the most effective way of preventing catastrophic engine failure, strengthening a workshop’s reputation and saving motorists from unnec ...

January 29, 2026
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Laser Tools launches transmission oil refilling kit

|Date: November 11, 2025

Laser Tools launches transmission oil refilling kit

Changing transmission fluids on modern Volkswagen Group dual‑clutch and manual gearboxes just got simpler ...

Changing transmission fluids on modern Volkswagen Group dual‑clutch and manual gearboxes just got simpler. The new Transmission Oil Refilling Pump & Adaptor Kit from Laser Tools (part number 9175) ...

November 11, 2025
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Benefits and drawbacks of a dual-clutch transmission

|Date: September 12, 2025

Benefits and drawbacks of a dual-clutch transmission

Network Vehicle Solutions gives readers of PMM a brief rundown of the benefits and drawbacks of a dual-cl ...

Network Vehicle Solutions gives readers of PMM a brief rundown of the benefits and drawbacks of a dual-clutch transmission. A dual-clutch transmission (DCT) is an advanced type of automated transmissi ...

September 12, 2025
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Dayco outlines start-stop engine information

|Date: August 05, 2025

Dayco outlines start-stop engine information

Dayco provides some information on a piece of technology developed specifically for start-stop engines. A ...

Dayco provides some information on a piece of technology developed specifically for start-stop engines. Although, with the rise of electrical propulsion systems, it may seem that the days of the inter ...

August 05, 2025
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VIDEO: Fortron ATF unit review

|Date: June 26, 2024

VIDEO: Fortron ATF unit review

In this video we're reviewing the Fortron ATF Exchanger & Cleaner and discuss the features of the uni ...

In this video we're reviewing the Fortron ATF Exchanger & Cleaner and discuss the features of the unit as well as run through the various benefits it offers. Anthony also talks about the units dur ...

June 26, 2024
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Piezo Leak Testing: ASNU Sets the Record Straight

|Date: March 05, 2024

Piezo Leak Testing: ASNU Sets the Record Straight

OE Injector manufacturer ASNU has reacted to recent claims spreading on the internet that BMW injectors n ...

OE Injector manufacturer ASNU has reacted to recent claims spreading on the internet that BMW injectors need to be tested at high pressure in order to successfully detect any leaks. The company has ad ...

March 05, 2024
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Castrol provides solution to engine contaminants

|Date: November 10, 2023

Castrol provides solution to engine contaminants

Oil and lubricants specialist, Castrol, advises on its solution on contaminants entering the engine causi ...

Oil and lubricants specialist, Castrol, advises on its solution on contaminants entering the engine causing build-up during urban, stop-start driving. Frequent stopping and starting due to heavy traff ...

November 10, 2023
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Febi discusses crankshaft and camshaft sensors

|Date: November 09, 2023

Febi discusses crankshaft and camshaft sensors

The mechanical synchronisation of the crankshaft and camshaft is of the utmost importance for the operati ...

The mechanical synchronisation of the crankshaft and camshaft is of the utmost importance for the operation of an internal combustion engine. febi explains how its sensors can help. With the introduct ...

November 09, 2023
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Borg discusses the remanufacturing process

|Date: November 08, 2023

Borg discusses the remanufacturing process

The brands DRI, Elstock, Lucas, and TMI are supplied by one of Europe’s largest remanufacturers, Borg Aut ...

The brands DRI, Elstock, Lucas, and TMI are supplied by one of Europe’s largest remanufacturers, Borg Automotive. Here, we look at the benefits remanufacturing brings to the aftermarket. Remanufacturi ...

November 08, 2023
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Dayco outlines best practice for belt replacement

|Date: November 07, 2023

Dayco outlines best practice for belt replacement

Although Dayco is an original equipment supplier of both the primary and auxiliary drive systems to vehic ...

Although Dayco is an original equipment supplier of both the primary and auxiliary drive systems to vehicle manufacturers around the world, its aftermarket division is also active in the independent s ...

November 07, 2023
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