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    Ways to fix timing chain rattle

    Parts supplier febi discusses timing chain rattle in the EA111 engine 1.4 TSi and what you can do about i ...

    Parts supplier febi discusses timing chain rattle in the EA111 engine 1.4 TSi and what you can do about it.  The 1.4 Turbocharged Stratified Injection (TSi) variant of the EA111 Volkswagen Group engin ...

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    Try febi for unique parts

    Looking for something out of the ordinary? Try febi.  Have you ever needed a door lock actuator, or a rep ...

    Looking for something out of the ordinary? Try febi.  Have you ever needed a door lock actuator, or a replacement headlight washer nozzle, or even an oil dipstick? You might think that those parts are ...

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    How to replace timing belt on a Ford Kuga 

    Febi’s technical team outlines a recent timing belt replacement on a Ford Kuga.  The vehicle  Make: Ford  ...

    Febi’s technical team outlines a recent timing belt replacement on a Ford Kuga.  The vehicle  Make: Ford  Model: Kuga  Year: 2011  Engine: 2l Common Rail Diesel  The routine replacement of the timing ...

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    Febi's tour on the evolution of suspension

    Febi takes on a tour through the evolution of suspension and the role it now plays in the modern vehicle. ...

    Febi takes on a tour through the evolution of suspension and the role it now plays in the modern vehicle.  Air suspension originated in the early 20th century as an alternative to conventional spring- ...

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    Sensors and electronics in engine management

    Febi outlines the role sensors and electronics play in engine management.  Due to the evolution of the in ...

    Febi outlines the role sensors and electronics play in engine management.  Due to the evolution of the internal combustion engine, continuous enhancements to the efficiency and performance of vehicles ...

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    Febi discusses an issue with timing systems

    Febi discusses an issue with certain pre-2023 vehicles’ timing systems. This article refers to parts 1968 ...

    Febi discusses an issue with certain pre-2023 vehicles’ timing systems. This article refers to parts 196827, 1000002, 1000003 and 1000004, which fit various Citroën, DS, Peugeot, Fiat, Ford, Toyota, V ...

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    Common thermostat issues

    febi outlines some issues with thermostats on BMW, MINI, Peugeot, Citroën and DS models. This relates to ...

    febi outlines some issues with thermostats on BMW, MINI, Peugeot, Citroën and DS models. This relates to febi part numbers 103197 and 170321. Problem  The engine is unable to reach operating temperatu ...

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    PMM Awards 2025

    The PMM Awards return for 2025, highlighting the standout articles that shaped the year. Read on to see w ...

    The PMM Awards return for 2025, highlighting the standout articles that shaped the year. Read on to see which features earned top honours! Who, what, where, when and why: Anyone will these are the ess ...

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    A deep dive into febi

    This month we take a look at febi, and what makes this company great. As part of the internationally acti ...

    This month we take a look at febi, and what makes this company great. As part of the internationally active bilstein group, febi is represented in more than 170 countries through branches and motor fa ...

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    The science behind oxygen sensors

    Febi explains the science behind oxygen sensors. 5 wire wide band oxygen sensors are used on many engine ...

    Febi explains the science behind oxygen sensors. 5 wire wide band oxygen sensors are used on many engine control systems including diesels and direct injection petrol engines. They are designed to mea ...

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    How to reduce car noise and vibration

    The reduction of noise, vibration and harshness has become a technology in itself. Vehicle manufacturers ...

    The reduction of noise, vibration and harshness has become a technology in itself. Vehicle manufacturers strive to refine their vehicles with insulators and vibration countermeasures to reduce these c ...

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    Tightening wheels safely with febi

    Although it may appear to be a relatively simple task, tightening wheel bolts often in fact causes headac ...

    Although it may appear to be a relatively simple task, tightening wheel bolts often in fact causes headaches and unwanted problems. Febi explores the science behind tightening and offers its best prac ...

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    febi outlines its clutch range

    PMM speaks to febi about its clutch manufacturing pedigree. What are the latest advancements in clutch te ...

    PMM speaks to febi about its clutch manufacturing pedigree. What are the latest advancements in clutch technology that Blue Print has introduced, and how does the Clutch Competence Centre in Durmershe ...

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    Why was the VW Golf V having steering problems?

    Febi provides an insight on control units to readers of PMM and highlights a recent case in which a Volks ...

    Febi provides an insight on control units to readers of PMM and highlights a recent case in which a Volkswagen’s battery replacement led to a series of issues affecting the steering, EPC and ESP... Ma ...

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    All you need to know about auxiliary drive belts

    Parts specialist febi brings you a comprehensive overview of an essential component in ICE and mild-hybri ...

    Parts specialist febi brings you a comprehensive overview of an essential component in ICE and mild-hybrid vehicles. The traditional purpose of the auxiliary drive belt was to transmit the power of th ...

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