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Nissens introduces ignition coil range

The Nissens ignition coil range is a significant, strategic expansion of the company’s Engine Efficiency category that introduces a system critical component essential to engine performance and emissions control. (more…)
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Diesel filter maintenance for heavy vehicles – winter tips from UFI Filters

The diesel filter plays a crucial role in the fuel system of every heavy vehicle. Their main purpose is to capture any impurities present in the fuel that could damage the engine. Anything affecting the fuel filter’s efficiency could mean significant extra costs are incurred, which spells bad news for HGV owners and operators, not to mention disruption to essential services. Correct maintenance of the fuel filtration system is therefore vital, confirms UFI Filters, especially in winter. (more…)
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What happens if the oil filter is never replaced?

Why does the oil filter, an apparently ordinary component, become the ‘main character’ whenever maintenance is carried out? How do thousands of driving miles affect it? UFI, a global leader in filtration and thermal management solutions as well as green hydrogen technologies, explains the life cycle of the oil filter – from new to 30,000 kilometres on the road. (more…)
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How to store, check and recharge batteries

Modern vehicles rely increasingly on electric-powered components, making dependable, high performance energy sources essential. Therefore, proper battery care throughout the year is key to ensuring their reliability. (more…)
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ALLDATA Europe: Justifying nine-hour labour charge on Mercedes A-Class

Upon discovering the engine must be removed to replace the vibration damper on a Mercedes A-Class (Type 169), a workshop needed evidence to justify a nine-hour labour charge – step forward ALLDATA Repair and its Labour Times feature. (more…)
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Running Clearance in detail

Achieving the optimum running clearance between the brake pad and disc will help avoid overheating. Brakes can overheat for a number of reasons. One of the most common, and most easily solved, is the incorrect setting of the running clearance between the brake pad and disc. This can lead to the following problems: When clearance is …

December
21
2022

Fluid Contamination from Hose Degradation explained by Continental

When an oil or transmission cooler fails, the fluids can make their way into the cooling system which can result in hose degradation from the inside out causing premature failure. If this occurs, it is critical to flush the entire system to remove the fluids and prevent damage.

December
17
2022

ABS Sensor Damage

Damage to disc with ABS sensor

December
10
2022

Preventing Premature Cooling System Water Pump Failure

Keep the cooling system free of debris and corrosion to prevent premature water pump failure

December
5
2022

Why headlights can become suddenly misaligned

Headlights becoming misaligned all by themselves shouldn’t really happen. Once they’ve been aligned, they should stay that way until the owner or repair shop decides to intervene. But, like many other things that “shouldn’t really” happen, it does occur from time to time. The most important causes are as follows: Something has broken. The internal …

December
1
2022

Battery Health & Safety Guide

The handling and proper use of lead-acid batteries is not hazardous provided appropriate facilities are available and reasonable care is taken. Below we have listed potential hazards that may arise, the precautions to taken to minimise such hazards and the action to be taken in the event of an accident or emergency situation. Sulphuric Acid …

November
27
2022

Chain wear and stretch

Chain wear and stretch caused bottles to fall to the floor, resulting in significant production loss. Chain vibration caused stress and eventual failure of bearings, and they had to be replaced too often. The plant was also having issues with grease and rust accumulating on the chain.

November
20
2022

Brake Pads Trouble Tracers

Brake Pads Trouble Tracers

November
15
2022

How to Use the Continental Krikit Gauge

Proper belt tension is essential for the life of a serpentine belt, pulleys, and components on the drive belt system. Continental’s Krikit gauge can help you achieve correct tension to avoid belt slippage, belt wear and damage to the belt drive components.

November
10
2022

Air Springs Guide

This Information is designed to help when servicing Air springs

November
1
2022