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...The owner of this 2005 Seat Leon has asked me to check the motor over before his NCT. He didn’t want to end up failing, and decided that having it checked over properly before the test was the best action. He also mentioned that he had been flashed at night a couple of times lately. He...

...This is a warning to all, and it shows how easy it is for a problem to occur. I am thankful that the precautions taken of having my workshop equipped with a good circuit breaker system saved the incident from becoming a disaster. This was my lucky break. But in other respects, the circum...

...Variable oil pump failures A recent call to the Autobiz Technical Helpline confirms that variable oil pump failures are causing problems. Although this call was about an Opel Mokka 1.6 litre engine, this warning applies to many Makes and Models. To increase engine efficiency, the oil...

...With so many forces transmitted through a vehicle’s drivetrain, worn or poor-quality components can have a dramatic effect on its occupant’s safety and comfort. A common failure with driveshafts are the rubber boots that protect the constant velocity joints deteriorating and sp...

...In this video we use high-quality febi lubricants to replace the transmission oil on a Skoda Superb plug-in hybrid equipped with the DQ400e direct-shift transmission, which is also used in many other Volkswagen Group plug-in hybrid vehicles. febi lubricants offer optimum friction behaviour...

...Technical Messenger 06 | 2024 Impact of the graphite coating on the diameter of steel pistons To enhance the bedding-in behavior, MAHLE steel pistons are always equipped with a graphite coating. During the initial wear-in period, the piston skirt coating adjusts to the cylinder diameter...

...Proper fuel pump diagnosis Before replacing a fuel pump, you should check all of the wiring and the electrical contacts. Often, the fuel pump is not broken and only the connections are faulty. How are the system pressure and volumetric flow of the fuel pump measured? Where exactly is th...

...Touareg cranks and sort of starts Peter Kennedy A trade customer contacted our garage, in relation to a problem vehicle that they had come to the end of their diagnostic capabilities. The information we were given was that the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg V6, broke down while driving and...

...Tim Stock Autobiz technical helpline Variable oil pump failures A dislodged apex seal had jammed the pump Apex seals in the correct positions A recent call to the Autobiz Technical Helpline confirms that variable oil pump failures are causing problems. Although this call was abou...

...Renault Zoe refusing to charge Tim Stock Autobiz technical helpline Type 2 pin layout After completing their IMI Level 3 EV training, an Autobiz Technical Helpline member workshop, did not see any EV work coming through the workshop for quite some time. Then, a Renault Zoe with a ch...



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