Blue Print discusses two parts designed to solve two common issues with vehicle filters.  Cabin Filter Set  Part number: Blue Print ADB112512, ADB112513  To fit: BMW 1 Series (F40), 2 Series (F44, F45, F46), X1 (F48), X3 (F39), MINI (F54, F55, F56, F57, F60)  Problem  Front footwell carpets are wet. On removal of the cabin filter during routine maintenance it is found to be moist ...

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Febi gives PMM readers their best practice advice on reducing NVH in brakes.  The phenomena of noise, vibration and harshness can affect the pleasant driving experience of any vehicle. Brake noise is created by a high pitch vibration which you can hear. Imagine tracing the rim of a wineglass containing water with a wet finger. The glass resonates and a sound is generated. The vibration ...

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Febi discusses its new intelligent testing device for operating fluids.  What inspired febi to introduce the Fluid Testing Device?   Workshops have long relied on either visual inspection or costly, slow laboratory services to understand fluid condition. We saw a clear gap: professionals needed fast, accurate, on‑site diagnostics without the time delay. The new febi Fluid Testing Device gives workshops advanced, data‑driven insight ...

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AI diagnostics assess fluid condition and contaminants to support precise, data-driven servicing. Febi is enabling workshops to analyse the condition of their customers’ vehicle’s fluids: engine oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid (automatic and manual), hyrdraulic fluid and power steering fluid. The AI-powered device detects soot, coking and metal abrasion, assesses oil condition and wear, and identifies contaminants such as condensation, coolant or fuel. This enables workshops ...

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Febi provides guidance for jacking up Tesla models S/3/X/Y, using febi jack pad sets 173025, 196121, 196441.  When performing maintenance (which requires the vehicle to be raised from the ground) on any of the Tesla models listed above, it is essential that the vehicle is lifted correctly in order to avoid any damage to the high voltage battery that is located under the car.  All ...

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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 engine was produced from 2005 to 2015, after which it was replaced by the current belt-driven EA211 series of engines.  This engine was used in many different models with various power outputs and ...

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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 main dealer only, but before checking the vehicle manufacturer’s parts programme, why not try febiPLUS first?  febiPLUS combines more than 2,800 specially selected articles of ...

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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 belt is an essential procedure in order to avoid failure of the belt and serious engine damage. However, replacement intervals have been considerably extended over the ...

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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-based systems. The technology first entered the mass market in America in the 1950s when it began being fitted to trucks and buses due to its ...

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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 have been paramount. This was achieved by improving the internal components and adding electronic engine management. Today the electronic control of the engine requires a wide ...

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