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    |Date: March 24, 2014
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  • Overcoming DPF issues – professional cleaning

    |Date: March 24, 2014
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    Overcoming DPF issues – professional cleaning

    PMM’s readers are no doubt familiar with the concept of DPFs ( Diesel Particulate Filters) by now but, to ...

    PMM’s readers are no doubt familiar with the concept of DPFs ( Diesel Particulate Filters) by now but, to refresh your memory, the component is designed to catch harmful diesel particles produced by d ...

    March 24, 2014
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  • How to replace a cabin air filter on a Ford Focus

    |Date: November 17, 2013
    How to replace a cabin air filter on a Ford Focus

    How to replace a cabin air filter on a Ford Focus

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    November 17, 2013
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  • Oil filters – functionality and fitting tips

    |Date: November 06, 2013
    Oil filters - functionality and fitting tips

    Oil filters – functionality and fitting tips

    The survival of moving engine parts depends on constant lubrication by oil; however, if any abrasive part ...

    The survival of moving engine parts depends on constant lubrication by oil; however, if any abrasive particles get into that oil, the engine’s parts can become excessively worn. If particles reach the ...

    November 06, 2013
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  • Fuel filter replacement – various models

    |Date: November 04, 2013
    Fuel filter replacement - various models

    Fuel filter replacement – various models

    The WF8302 fuel filter is common to a number of popular applications including: Citroën C1, C2, C3, C3 II ...

    The WF8302 fuel filter is common to a number of popular applications including: Citroën C1, C2, C3, C3 II, Nemo, Xsara; Ford Fiesta V (02-), Fiesta VI (08-), Fusion/Fusion Plus; Mazda 2; Peugeot 1007, ...

    November 04, 2013
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  • How a DPF works and common fault code prompts

    |Date: October 18, 2013
    How a DPF works and common fault code prompts

    How a DPF works and common fault code prompts

    Achieving the tough vehicle emissions levels under Euro 5 legislation requires a Diesel Particulate Filte ...

    Achieving the tough vehicle emissions levels under Euro 5 legislation requires a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) to be fitted to collect carbon soot particles generated from the combustion process in ...

    October 18, 2013
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  • DPFs – how to perform a ‘forced regeneration’

    |Date: October 07, 2013
    DPFs - how to perform a 'forced regeneration'

    DPFs – how to perform a ‘forced regeneration’

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    TOOL USED: SOCIO 400 DIAGNOSTIC UNIT, AVAILABLE FROM TECNODIAGNOSTICS 1. Open the software and click into ‘Car-MPV’. 2. Select your vehicle. 3. Once vehicle is selected you will then see the full syst ...

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

    |Date: September 19, 2013
    How does a Diesel Particulate Filter work?

    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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  • Cabin air filters – key servicing requirements

    |Date: August 15, 2013
    Cabin air filters - key servicing requirements

    Cabin air filters – key servicing requirements

    Failure to change an old cabin filter is a significant cause of disappointment and unnecessary suffering ...

    Failure to change an old cabin filter is a significant cause of disappointment and unnecessary suffering for drivers and many passengers. Despite the unquestionable comfort and health permutations tha ...

    August 15, 2013
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  • How to perform a diesel fuel filter removal

    |Date: June 24, 2013
    How to perform a diesel fuel filter removal

    How to perform a diesel fuel filter removal

    Blue Print’s Fuel Filter Removal Tool (ADK82327) is an OE developed solution that makes replacement of th ...

    Blue Print’s Fuel Filter Removal Tool (ADK82327) is an OE developed solution that makes replacement of the fuel filter element on vehicles fitted with the JTD type engine a much quicker and easier job ...

    June 24, 2013
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