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  • Techron: Fuel system cleaners

    |Date: November 06, 2013
    Techron: Fuel system cleaners

    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

    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

    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?

    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

    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 – ‘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)

    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

    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?

    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

    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

    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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