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    |Date: July 14, 2014
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    How do Selective Catalytic Reduction systems work?

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    Driven by the desire to reduce the amount of harmful emissions being pumped into the atmosphere without compromising vehicle performance, Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) is the automotive industry ...

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    |Date: April 14, 2014
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    Up until now, when presented with a blocked DPF (and diagnostic regenerative intervention has proved unsuccessful) a workshop could offer one of two (legal) recommendations: 1. Replace the DPF with a ...

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  • Spark plugs explored

    |Date: April 08, 2014
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    Engine combustion is a fascinating topic to gain an understanding of, particularly when comparing compres ...

    Engine combustion is a fascinating topic to gain an understanding of, particularly when comparing compression and spark ignition. It’s not hard to see the convergence and similarity between gasoline ( ...

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  • How Cataclean can help reduce emissions

    |Date: March 26, 2014
    How Cataclean can help reduce emissions

    How Cataclean can help reduce emissions

    There’s lots of reasons that cars fail MOTs, but emissions doesn’t have to be one of them. Here, William ...

    There’s lots of reasons that cars fail MOTs, but emissions doesn’t have to be one of them. Here, William Jones, Sales Director at Cataclean, discusses the benefits of taking preventive steps to keep y ...

    March 26, 2014
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  • EGR cleaning – a comprehensive guide

    |Date: March 19, 2014
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    EGR cleaning – a comprehensive guide

    Author: Gary Wood, The Diesel Doctor (TerraClean operator) The first thing that you need to understand is ...

    Author: Gary Wood, The Diesel Doctor (TerraClean operator) The first thing that you need to understand is that this tool is not just for cleaning the EGR valve, but the whole EGR system instead. The p ...

    March 19, 2014
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  • The crucial role of NOx sensors

    |Date: January 09, 2014
    The crucial role of NOx sensors

    The crucial role of NOx sensors

    Due to the need for a reduction in response time delays and the ever increased accuracy of the control sy ...

    Due to the need for a reduction in response time delays and the ever increased accuracy of the control systems of the modern internal combustion engine, some new and very specific sensor technologies ...

    January 09, 2014
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  • EGR valve testing – the key steps

    |Date: December 09, 2013
    EGR valve testing - the key steps

    EGR valve testing – the key steps

    These days, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems are commonplace on a wide range of petrol and diesel ...

    These days, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems are commonplace on a wide range of petrol and diesel engines in an attempt to reduce nitrogen oxide exhaust emissions. Due to the harsh operating en ...

    December 09, 2013
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  • Techron: Fuel system cleaners

    |Date: November 06, 2013
    Techron: Fuel system cleaners

    Techron: Fuel system cleaners

    Today’s modern engines are at the mercy of many variables that could ultimately affect the overall perfor ...

    Today’s modern engines are at the mercy of many variables that could ultimately affect the overall performance and longevity of your customers’ cars. The indifferent quality of the fuel available on f ...

    November 06, 2013
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  • DPFs – how to perform a ‘forced regeneration’

    |Date: October 07, 2013
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    October 07, 2013
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  • How does a Diesel Particulate Filter work?

    |Date: September 19, 2013
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    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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  • Exhaust system failures – common causes

    |Date: August 12, 2013
    Exhaust system failures - common causes

    Exhaust system failures – common causes

    The exhaust system can become damaged due to various problems, which can be grouped into three different ...

    The exhaust system can become damaged due to various problems, which can be grouped into three different categories: rust, vibrations and incorrect use. All three categories will eventually generate f ...

    August 12, 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?

    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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  • Engine/fuel system decarbonising – 8 easy steps

    |Date: May 31, 2013
    Engine/fuel system decarbonising - 8 easy steps

    Engine/fuel system decarbonising – 8 easy steps

    What is TerraClean?Carbon is a naturally occurring by-product of the internal combustion engine. Excessiv ...

    What is TerraClean?Carbon is a naturally occurring by-product of the internal combustion engine. Excessive carbon build-up can lead to decreased MPG, increased emissions, bad starting, lack of power a ...

    May 31, 2013
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  • DPF maintenance – 6 quick tips

    |Date: May 06, 2013
    DPF maintenance - 6 quick tips

    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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  • Toyota Avensis – EGR complaint

    |Date: April 25, 2013
    Toyota Avensis - EGR complaint

    Toyota Avensis – EGR complaint

    As is common with a job role like mine, I end up spending a large portion of my time on the road visiting ...

    As is common with a job role like mine, I end up spending a large portion of my time on the road visiting customers and workshops. On one of my recent trips I was faced with a 2003 Toyota Avensis 2.0 ...

    April 25, 2013
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