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• Strange noises after replacing the fuel filter?

• May 14

• MAHLE (143)
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...KL 82 – strange noises after replacing the fuel filter? We frequently receive enquiries from our customers who notice a strange phenomenon after replacing the KL 82 filter: a humming noise coming from the area of the filter element. This is usually due to excessive air in the system...

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• Time to inject some sense

• Apr 15

• Autoinform (109) Contact
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...Time to inject some sense Understanding injectors can lead to more revenue for your garage, but there are some things you will need to know and understand. Autoinform’s Frank Massey describes the basic functions and diagnostics of an injector. How do we test injectors for both func...

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• Renault 1.9 dCi timing belt guide

• Apr 15

• Dayco (52)
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...Renault 1.9 dCi timing belt guide The 1.9-litre dCi diesel engine used in the Laguna, Espace, Master, Trafic and the Opel Movano/Vivaro, features a timing belt driven water pump. Since the job also requires the auxiliary drive system to be removed, Dayco recommends also replacing the au...

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• A Citroen Relay on and off again

• Mar 15

• Autoinform (109) Contact
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...A Citroën Relay on and off again A Citroen Relay on and off again A second-hand engine, a replacement gear box, and a new EGR valve and probably even more to consider. Autoinform’s Frank Massey describes a Citroën Relay with some interesting problems, and the clues and fixes that...

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• Lambda sensor troubleshooting guide

• Mar 15

• DENSO (4)
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...Troubleshooting guide Lambda Sensors Lambda sensors play a vital role in reducing exhaust emissions and fuel consumption, as well as optimising engine performance, but how can you tell if they need replacing? Alan Povey, technical expert at DENSO helps you diagnose the most common faul...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Mercedes C220 CDi

• Mar 15

• LuK (131) Contact
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...Mercedes C220 CDi LuK Clutch Academy Introduced in 2000 to replace the aging W202 range, the Mercedes C Class W203 is a proven contender for the competitive executive compact market. As many vehicles are no longer covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, this makes the Mercedes a perfect...

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• Toyota D-4D Suction Control Valve Replacement

• Mar 15

• Blue Print (202) Contact
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...Toyota D-4D Suction Control Valve Replacement Certain models of Toyota fitted with the 2.0 D-4D engine, can suffer from malfunctioning Suction Control Valves (SCV), causing running issues such as a sudden lack of power, which can be intermittent, and often puts the engine management lig...

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• Common Rail Diagnostics with Frank Massey

• Feb 15

• Autoinform (109) Contact
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...Common Rail Diagnostics The efficient and complete combustion of an oil based fuel is fraught with problems. It’s pretty much certain that additives, rather than thermal emission control, will dominate the current and near future diesel development. Autoinform’s Frank Massey describ...

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• DSG filter & oil servicing

• Feb 15

• febi (168)
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...DSG filter & oil servicing A direct-shift gearbox (DSG) is an electronically controlled gearbox with 2 clutches, or in other words two manual gearboxes in one unit, controlled by electronics. Not a manual, but also not a traditional automatic gearbox, febi’s Collin Kennedy explains h...

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• An Overboosted Mitsubishi L200

• Dec 14

• Blue Print (202) Contact
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...An Overboosted Mitsubishi L200 The Mitsubishi L200 pick-up is well known for its ruggedness and load lugging capabilities. The example in question is a 2003 model, which is regularly put to work pulling a mini digger in addition to other ground work duties. The vehicle had covered over...