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    Solving two common filter issues

    Blue Print discusses two parts designed to solve two common issues with vehicle filters.  Cabin Filter Se ...

    Blue Print discusses two parts designed to solve two common issues with vehicle filters.  Cabin Filter Set  Part number: Blue Print ADB112512, ADB112513  To fit: BMW 1 Series (F40), 2 Series (F44, F45 ...

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    Why was the BMW F15 X5 blowing blue smoke?

    PMM’s high-flying fault finder Ben Johnson has recently swapped high-blood pressure for high voltage and ...

    PMM’s high-flying fault finder Ben Johnson has recently swapped high-blood pressure for high voltage and ditched the Bavarian blue and white roundel for something a little more future-facing. As our u ...

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    Why are Porsche 911 Carrera's misfiring?

    Why would a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S start misfiring on cylinder four following a routine spark plug replac ...

    Why would a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S start misfiring on cylinder four following a routine spark plug replacement? ALLDATA and Porsche’s OEM repair data can provide an answer.  Problem  Following a stand ...

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    Getting to the bottom of weak air con

    All workshops have at one point or another been told by a customer, “my air con isn’t blowing cold enough ...

    All workshops have at one point or another been told by a customer, “my air con isn’t blowing cold enough”. Well, that’s what this month’s cover star Auto Air Gloucester is seeking to get to the botto ...

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    BMW's patented screws analysed

    The experts at Accu, a leading provider of reliable engineering and precision components, have analysed B ...

    The experts at Accu, a leading provider of reliable engineering and precision components, have analysed BMW's patent (DE469242297), which covers three head styles: cap head, countersunk and flanged bu ...

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    Ways to fix timing chain rattle

    Parts supplier febi discusses timing chain rattle in the EA111 engine 1.4 TSi and what you can do about i ...

    Parts supplier febi discusses timing chain rattle in the EA111 engine 1.4 TSi and what you can do about it.  The 1.4 Turbocharged Stratified Injection (TSi) variant of the EA111 Volkswagen Group engin ...

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    Techniques needed for air mass meter diagnosis

    Motaquip reveals some of the techniques required for quick and accurate air mass meter diagnosis.  Air ma ...

    Motaquip reveals some of the techniques required for quick and accurate air mass meter diagnosis.  Air mass meters (AMMs) measure the mass of air entering the engine, providing the ECU with the data i ...

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    How to replace timing belt on a Ford Kuga 

    Febi’s technical team outlines a recent timing belt replacement on a Ford Kuga.  The vehicle  Make: Ford  ...

    Febi’s technical team outlines a recent timing belt replacement on a Ford Kuga.  The vehicle  Make: Ford  Model: Kuga  Year: 2011  Engine: 2l Common Rail Diesel  The routine replacement of the timing ...

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