Professional Motor Mechanic

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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Diesel fuel filters – water level sensor installation

|Date: June 04, 2013

Diesel fuel filters – water level sensor installation

Best-selling models from Citroën, Ford, Jaguar, Mazda and Peugeot are covered in the latest technical bul ...

Best-selling models from Citroën, Ford, Jaguar, Mazda and Peugeot are covered in the latest technical bulletin to be published by MAHLE on installation of the water level sensor in its range of high-t ...

June 04, 2013
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DPF maintenance – 6 quick tips

|Date: May 06, 2013

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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Diesel Particulate Filters – everything you need to know

|Date: March 11, 2013

Diesel Particulate Filters – everything you need to know

In order to meet strict Euro 4/5 emission limits, modern diesels have to reduce gaseous and particulate e ...

In order to meet strict Euro 4/5 emission limits, modern diesels have to reduce gaseous and particulate emissions. To do this, they use a particulate filter. There are two main types of diesel particu ...

March 11, 2013
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Oil filter replacement – Toyota D-4D engines

|Date: December 06, 2012

Oil filter replacement – Toyota D-4D engines

Blue Print claims to have the ‘Complete Solution’ when it comes to replacing the oil filter on Toyota D-4 ...

Blue Print claims to have the ‘Complete Solution’ when it comes to replacing the oil filter on Toyota D-4D engines. The oil filter housing on these vehicles contains a substantial amount of oil, even ...

December 06, 2012
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Cabin air and diesel filters – winter checks

|Date: November 02, 2012

Cabin air and diesel filters – winter checks

In terms of vehicle performance over the winter months it’s essential that diesel fuel filter checks are ...

In terms of vehicle performance over the winter months it’s essential that diesel fuel filter checks are carried out before temperatures fall to freezing. An OE quality, highly efficient fuel filter w ...

November 02, 2012
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Premature engine filter failure – tips and hints

|Date: August 19, 2012

Premature engine filter failure – tips and hints

The causes of engine filter failure are usually a sudden loss of liquid or poor performance from the engi ...

The causes of engine filter failure are usually a sudden loss of liquid or poor performance from the engine. Besides the normal leakage at the connection, longitudinal or transverse cracks can occur a ...

August 19, 2012
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How can incorrect engine oil cause CAT or DPF failure?

|Date: June 26, 2012

How can incorrect engine oil cause CAT or DPF failure?

Workshops are reporting a disturbing increase in the number of failures and near failures of Diesel Parti ...

Workshops are reporting a disturbing increase in the number of failures and near failures of Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) on vehicles that do mainly local, urban driving. ...

June 26, 2012
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