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• 50 Shades of Carbon

• Jun 16

• Autoinform (109) Contact
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...50 Shades of Carbon Cleaning engines is a dirty game, as Autoinform's Frank Massey explains. Hoping to improve on my personal finances I decided to write something dirty this month, having written many times reflecting on problems associated with diesel combustion and its post combustion...

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• Troubleshooting Brake Discs

• Jun 16

• Autobiz (337)
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...Troubleshooting Brake Discs A thorough inspection of brake discs is very important to proper brake operation and should be included with every brake service. In this Tech Tip, Juratek identifies common problems that may be encountered during brake servicing and the proper remedy. Natural...

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• Eure!Car Tech Blog highlights July 2016

• Jun 16

• Eurecar (12)
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...Eure!Car Tech Blog highlights The Eure!Tech Blog covers a number of problems that mechanics are facing on a daily basis. The Blog can be read at www.euretechblog.ie and is updated on a regular basis. Here are just a few of the problems and solutions posted recently. Combo/Corsa 1.3 CDTi...

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• LuK Clutch Academy Audi A6 2.0TDi

• Jun 16

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Audi A6 2.0TDi The Audi A6, launched in 1994, is still a popular executive vehicle on the road today. The technical team at LuK take a closer look at the Audi A6 2.0TDi saloon for a clutch and flywheel replacement, and offer a few handy hints that should prove useful to...

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• Vehicle networks - Byteflight

• Jun 16

• Ryans Automotive (14)
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...Vehicle networks - Byteflight Byteflight networks were first used in early 2000's, and were primarily intended for safety systems, such as airbags. The Byteflight design dictated reliability, high fault tolerance and high data speed between ECUs. Byteflight can also be used for other ve...

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• Audi A3 1.8 T ARZ engine timing belt guide

• Jul 16

• Contitech (157)
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...Audi A3 1.8 T ARZ engine timing belt guide Significant errors are frequently committed when changing the timing belt. ContiTech Power Transmission Group provides fitters with a step-by-step explanation of how to change the belt correctly in an Audi A3 1.8-liter T with engine code ARZ....

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• Cleaning soot from turbos, EGRs and intakes

• Aug 16

• Autobiz (337)
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...Cleaning soot from turbos, EGRs and intakes Since 1995, VAG diesel vehicles have been equipped with variable geometry turbochargers. Other manufacturers followed suit and the majority of diesels manufactured today use variable vane technology. While these turbos are far more efficient...

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• xLuK Clutch Academy Laguna 3 2.0 Petrol F4R

• Aug 16

• LuK (131) Contact
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...LuK Clutch Academy Laguna 3 2.0 Petrol F4R The Renault Laguna was launched in 1994. In 2001 we saw the second generation Laguna followed by the third generation, in October 2007. The vehicle has seen very strong sales in the Ireland, and is popular with families for its room and comfort...

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• Understanding and stopping brake judder

• Aug 16

• Apec Braking (40)
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...Understanding and stopping brake judder Brake judder manifests itself in vibrations that can be felt through the steering wheel, the pedals and potentially through the seat. Depending on the severity, a vehicle's chassis may even start to pulsate. Apec explains the source of judder, and...

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• Overheating Micra and a Golf with DTC 17656

• Aug 16

• Autobiz (337)
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...Overheating Micra and a Golf with DTC 17656 Some recent posts from the Eure!Car Tech Blog on an overheating and weak Micra, and a fault code on a VW Golf IV. The Eure!Car Tech Blog, which is updated regularly, helps with everyday technical problems and can be read at www.euretechblog.i...