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DPF MOT legislation changes – what do they mean?

|Date: March 24, 2014

DPF MOT legislation changes – what do they mean?

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March 24, 2014
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Overcoming DPF issues – professional cleaning

|Date: March 24, 2014

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

FORD FOCUS 1.8 – CABIN AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT IN 10 EASY STEPS They used to say changing a cabin filter w ...

FORD FOCUS 1.8 – CABIN AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT IN 10 EASY STEPS They used to say changing a cabin filter was far more trouble than it was worth; however, this guide from Corteco, shows that installing ...

November 17, 2013
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Oil filters – functionality and fitting tips

|Date: November 06, 2013

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

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

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’

TOOL USED: SOCIO 400 DIAGNOSTIC UNIT, AVAILABLE FROM TECNODIAGNOSTICS 1. Open the software and click into ...

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?

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

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

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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DPF MOT legislation changes – what do they mean?

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Overcoming DPF issues – professional cleaning

Overcoming DPF issues – professional cleaning

How to replace a cabin air filter on a Ford Focus

How to replace a cabin air filter on a Ford Focus

Oil filters – functionality and fitting tips

Oil filters – functionality and fitting tips

Fuel filter replacement – various models

Fuel filter replacement – various models

How a DPF works and common fault code prompts

How a DPF works and common fault code prompts

DPFs – how to perform a ‘forced regeneration’

DPFs – how to perform a ‘forced regeneration’

How does a Diesel Particulate Filter work?

How does a Diesel Particulate Filter work?

Cabin air filters – key servicing requirements

Cabin air filters – key servicing requirements

How to perform a diesel fuel filter removal

How to perform a diesel fuel filter removal