European Exhaust and Catalyst goes into depth on how catalytic converters work and what types are in use. At European Exhaust and Catalyst (EEC), our catalytic converters are engineered to the highest standards, combining durability, performance, and environmental responsibility. Using premium materials and precision engineering, our converters help reduce harmful emissions, ensuring vehicles run efficiently ...

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Blue Print outlines a common issue with rear brake hoses and rear brake pads. Rear Brake Pad Set This relates to part number ADB112101, which fits Honda Civic FC1, FC9, FC8, FK6, FK7, FK8, and FK9 models with electronic parking brake. PROBLEM Rear brake failure after replacement of the rear brake pads, or any other ...

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Mann-Filter is highlighting the green in the green and yellow with its new plant-based raw material, as it adds lignin-based media to its portfolio. Following Mann-Filter’s successful introduction of the first $CO_2$-reduced filters last year, additional lignin-based air and oil filters are now available as part of the transition to series production. Workshops and trading ...

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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, F46), X1 (F48), X3 (F39), MINI (F54, F55, F56, F57, F60)  Problem  Front footwell carpets are wet. On removal of the cabin filter during routine maintenance it is found to be moist ...

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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 unwitting optimistic soon found out though, the past is never far behind.   After returning from four months of parental leave, I found myself staring into the professional mirror and realising I ...

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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 standard spark plug change, a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (Type 992, 3.0L) returned to the workshop after the driver noticed poor engine performance. The ...

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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 bottom of.   Understanding the Causes and Best Practices for Repair   It’s a phrase almost every automotive technician hears on a ...

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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 button head. Additionally, automotive expert Richard Rackham, former Head of Concept at Lotus Cars, weighs in on what this means for mechanics, manufacturers and owners. Here’s what ...

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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 engine was produced from 2005 to 2015, after which it was replaced by the current belt-driven EA211 series of engines.  This engine was used in many different models with various power outputs and ...

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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 it needs to calculate precise fuelling for efficient combustion and low emissions. Using a temperature-controlled platinum sensor, airflow is translated into a signal the ECU can interpret – but what ...

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