A short video giving you advice on turbocharger failures, why they occur, the effects of failure, and what you can do to minimize the risk of repeated turbo failure.

Our Technical Department is commonly made aware of issues with the vehicle emissions system when speaking with garages and technicians. We have recently been dealing with a number of Diesel Particulate Filter issues for customers which diagnosis shows to be a common issue with fuel vapourising technology that is shared across a number of platforms …

Your vehicle’s braking system is critical to the safety of you and your passengers. Learn about brake efficiency and what you can do to improve it with this insightful video.

A simplified overview of Oxygen Sensor diagnosis and replacement. This is a simple approach and brief overview.

Over the years I must have dealt with every DPF related issue you could imagine, but still the majority of customers when I contact them say that the new DPF which has been fitted is faulty! After looking into the issue I would explain that the problem was not the DPF but, more often than …

Traditional hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering systems are still frequently used in vehicles today. In this type of system, the power steering pump is driven directly and therefore permanently by the motor. These systems are extremely reliable, but as the vehicle’s mileage increases they become prone to leaking and generating noise when the driver steers. If the …

Pico’s Barnaby Donohew takes us through the PicoScope Automotive Guided Test for decoding CANBus. From opening the Guided Test (GT874) within PicoScope, to connecting the scope to the vehicle, taking your capture, and then interrogating that capture.

In this MAHLE installation video, learn why and how a car air-conditioning system is flushed.

The formulation of diesel has changed dramatically in recent years. Regulations introduced mean that the levels of sulphur in diesel must be reduced. Biofuel and FAME (Fatty Acid, Methyl, Ester) are added to diesel up to 7 per cent. Although this reduces the sulphur content, FAME tends to form sludge and engine deposits with the …

Steering principles for bikes Steering is crucial to bike stability. If the steering is locked in any way, it becomes virtually impossible to balance while riding. But it’s not the only factor that influences stability. The bike’s design also plays a role. For example, a customised chopper with its front wheel far in front of …