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...DPF Fact and Fiction Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) have been around long enough now to have popped up in your garage. They have changed the knowledge a mechanic needs, but they have also provided new opportunities to garages that adapt. JLM’s Ian Humphreys explains some common D...

...Driveshaft Inspection Driveshafts and constant velocity (CV) joints are bespoke components for which high quality, proper installation and handling is critical. They transfer torque from the differential or gearbox to the wheels and are constantly subjected to extremely high stresses. GKN...

...Electrical Problems Require Proper Tools As electronics electrical circuits get more advanced, the tools required to diagnose and fix them have also evolved. Brendan Ryan, from A.D.S, explains how to use a few of these tools, that are considered by many, to be as essential as a spanner wh...

...Emissions Reduction Forcing Change The ever cleaner winds of change A new European directive to reduce CO2 emissions comes into force in 2012. Bosch looks at measures manufacturers are taking to reduce emissions, and some of the emerging technology that you can expect to see soon. S...

...Filter Air Particulate System eXponentia looks at the Filter Air Particulate (FAP) system, the aims of the system and the opportunities it presents for the independent garage. I suspect few technicians would argue that diesel engines have changed beyond all recognition within the last 1...

...Fitting a Tricky Fuel Filter As fuel filter development progresses in parallel with vehicle engine requirements, WIX tells us more about this technology and shares one example of how to overcome a tricky installation procedure on a variety of models.  Fuel filters play a key part in...

...Fitting Tips for Shocks & Coil Springs Replacing Shocks and coil springs is relatively straight forward, but best practices should be followed. KYB provides some basic tips and techniques for replacing worn shock absorbers and coil springs. Shock Absorbers • Don't hold the pi...

...Getting Timing Belt Tension Right - 1.7L TD Opel Isuzu Problems persist with the premature failure of the belt and tensioner on the 1.7-litre turbo diesel engine used in many Vauxhall/Opel and Isuzu vehicles. Following the prescribed belt and tensioner change instructions is key to making...

...Have You Tried Recalibration?  Modern cars are more complex, as well as less fault tolerant. Sometimes fault codes are created by unknown circumstances, not because of a true fault. eXponentia’s Steve Carter relates a few instances where the fault might be considered to be phan...

...Installing Daytime Running Lights Philips outlines the benefits of Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), their correct installation and the potential profit opportunity they present. DRL installation in 9 steps Each of the Philips DayLight DRL kits is installed in the same way and contains two l...



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