...er, Audi, BMW Mercedes-Benz and others. It also uses a catalyst type filter system, but there is no additive. The disadvantage of this system is that it requires optimal operating temperatures to ensure regular, complete regenerations of the filter and can be prone to blocking. AdBlue is d...
...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...
...on a 2009 BMW 1 Series equipped with Start/Stop and a manual gearbox. The car had a gearshift neutral sensor fault code and the Start/Stop function was not shutting down the engine when the car was stationary, as it should have. The first thought was that the fault code was due to the fact...
...All Vehicles Fitted with a Concentric Slave Cylinder (CSC) CONCENTRIC SLAVE CYLINDERS FITTED WITH A TRANSPORT CLIP Concerns Concentric Slave Cylinders (CSCs) have been fitted and operated without removing the plastic transport clip. In somes cases, the transport clip has been removed...
...Guide to Serpentine Belt Installation Need help or guidance with your Serpentine Belt replacement? This video is a guide to a typical Serpentine Belt replacement with an Automatic Belt Tensioner. In addition, we also provide instructions for manually tensioned, bolt adjusted accessory d...
...Guide to Serpentine Belt Installation Need help or guidance with your Serpentine Belt replacement? This video is a guide to a typical Serpentine Belt replacement with an Automatic Belt Tensioner. In addition, we also provide instructions for manually tensioned, bolt adjusted accessory d...
...Opel Insignia Model year: 2012 With electronically controlled air conditioning Temperature control The above vehicles can experience problems with the air conditioning system temperature control. This means that the pre-set temperature inside the vehicle cannot be achieved or mai...
...Opel Meriva B Model year: 2010 - 2012 With air-conditioning system Loss of oil from the compressor/ Loss of coolant The above vehicles can experience a compressor leak age. This is mostly noticeable by escaping oil/dye. To f ix this problem, the compressor must be exchanged with a...
...Opel Meriva Model year: 2009 - 2010 Engine: Z16XEP Engine overheats / defective thermostat The above vehicles can experience engine overheating due to a defective coolant thermostat. Micro-cracks in the thermostat housing can allow wax filling to escape so that the thermostat n...