Professional Motor Mechanic

‘Should we or should we not flush engines?’

|Date: December 11, 2013

‘Should we or should we not flush engines?’

‘To flush or not to flush’ is a conundrum that no doubt has faced the majority of workshop technicians. H ...

‘To flush or not to flush’ is a conundrum that no doubt has faced the majority of workshop technicians. Having carried out extensive research into deposit control and identifying that a quality oil fl ...

December 11, 2013
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Techron: Fuel system cleaners

|Date: November 06, 2013

Techron: Fuel system cleaners

Today’s modern engines are at the mercy of many variables that could ultimately affect the overall perfor ...

Today’s modern engines are at the mercy of many variables that could ultimately affect the overall performance and longevity of your customers’ cars. The indifferent quality of the fuel available on f ...

November 06, 2013
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How to remove and install vehicle oil seals

|Date: September 11, 2013

How to remove and install vehicle oil seals

This step-by-step guide from Sealey shows you how to efficiently remove and install vehicle oil seals. De ...

This step-by-step guide from Sealey shows you how to efficiently remove and install vehicle oil seals. Designed for use in-situ with the vehicle and supplied with adapters and spacers to suit most veh ...

September 11, 2013
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Turbochargers – why oil is so important

|Date: July 16, 2013

Turbochargers – why oil is so important

What costs more: a sump full of good quality engine oil or a new turbocharger? The answer is obvious, but ...

What costs more: a sump full of good quality engine oil or a new turbocharger? The answer is obvious, but it’s surprising how many motorists - and some technicians - are tempted to skimp on oil. Blowi ...

July 16, 2013
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A/C systems – why do they need the right compressor oil?

|Date: May 03, 2013

A/C systems – why do they need the right compressor oil?

The lifeblood of all A/C systems is its compressor oil as using the correct oil is critical not only to l ...

The lifeblood of all A/C systems is its compressor oil as using the correct oil is critical not only to lubricate internal compressor components but, on some vehicles, to prevent electrical damage to ...

May 03, 2013
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Timing chain tension – the importance of correct oil grades

|Date: January 21, 2013

Timing chain tension – the importance of correct oil grades

The correct grade of oil is vital to ensure that tensioners keep the timing chain tensioned to the correc ...

The correct grade of oil is vital to ensure that tensioners keep the timing chain tensioned to the correct level, yet FAI’s technical department has identified that the majority of timing chain warran ...

January 21, 2013
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Antifreeze and coolants – ‘vehicle specific’ applications

|Date: October 16, 2012

Antifreeze and coolants – ‘vehicle specific’ applications

Antifreeze and coolants have had to evolve to absorb and disperse the much greater heat generated by mode ...

Antifreeze and coolants have had to evolve to absorb and disperse the much greater heat generated by modern engines, while providing equal protection to the multitude of elements and components they c ...

October 16, 2012
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Know what’s on the box (TABLES NEEDED)

|Date: October 04, 2012

Know what’s on the box (TABLES NEEDED)

Oil is an essential element inreducing the friction of movingparts, along with heat removal and dissipati ...

Oil is an essential element inreducing the friction of movingparts, along with heat removal and dissipation. However, engines driven mostly by legislation to meet exhaust gas emissions limits are now ...

October 04, 2012
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VW Transporter – Diagnosing causes of rattling

|Date: September 06, 2012

VW Transporter – Diagnosing causes of rattling

Vehicle: VW Transporter LT, T4 Product: Vacuum pump Potential complaints: Rattling noises (like bearing d ...

Vehicle: VW Transporter LT, T4 Product: Vacuum pump Potential complaints: Rattling noises (like bearing damage on the crankshaft) The piston vacuum pump is driven by the camshaft through a connecting ...

September 06, 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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How to perform a DSG gearbox filter and oil change

|Date: June 26, 2012

How to perform a DSG gearbox filter and oil change

Before you start this procedure, make sure that the engine (pictured below) is properly switched off. Pla ...

Before you start this procedure, make sure that the engine (pictured below) is properly switched off. Place the oil-collecting tray underneath the transmission and leave this in place until the end of ...

June 26, 2012
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How to perform a successful hydraulic change

|Date: June 26, 2012

How to perform a successful hydraulic change

Fluids come in many guises, but the vast majority of vehicles coming into a workshop have a glycol based ...

Fluids come in many guises, but the vast majority of vehicles coming into a workshop have a glycol based system, which should be maintained with DOT 3, DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 fluids. The DOT specification r ...

June 26, 2012
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