The Schaeffler REPXPERT team has produced two new INA technical videos to highlight the correct processes needed to accurately install the timing belt tensioner on popular TDI engines used in multiple VAG applications. Both videos are short and to the point, but still contain all the critical instructions and specifications needed to carry out a …

The Volkswagen Tiguan is a popular compact crossover vehicle (CUV) for families and also company vehicles with a good choice of engine and specifications available. The first generation launched in 2007 have seen some 2.7million Tiguans produced and with the second generation being launched in 2016 and the ever increasing popularity of the CUV sector …

NGK show the best method of removal and replacement of defective glow plugs on a Saab 93 with the engine code Z19DT. The same engine is used by Opel (Vauxhall), Fiat and Alfa Romeo (1,9 JTDM)

General note Our useful tips provide only an overview. The installation instructions and operating instructions provided by the vehicle manufacturer and the warning and safety instructions contained therein must be observed! All work must be performed by a trained professional. The pictures used and the procedure described in our tips are examples and may vary …

Ireland has seen shifting weather patterns this year, with both extreme heat and cold. Therefore, it is essential that your engine is well protected in these conditions ensuring that your vehicle operates efficiently. The first step is choosing the right antifreeze/coolant for your vehicle. Coolant is a liquid that keeps our engines from overheating, while …

The shock absorber, which is also called the vibration damper, is mainly responsible for safety and driving comfort. Find out in this workshop tip when to change shock absorbers, and how to correctly install new ones. General note Our useful tips provide only an overview. The installation instructions and operating instructions provided by the vehicle …

Since automatic torque converter transmissions have been in existence, their greatest advantage, gear shifts under load, has been highly valued. However, due to converter losses, automatic transmissions had considerably reduced efficiency in comparison with manual transmissions. For this reason, great efforts were already being made to develop a DCT from an early stage. The objective …

As an expert in transmission parts, ZF Aftermarket supplies all the components needed for an oil change.  From ZF Lifeguard Fluid transmission oil to oil change kits – every component is designed to be perfectly compatible with the relevant transmission.  To support this, through the ZF proTech initiative, in-depth training courses are available to help …

Originally the vehicle was taken into the garage to replace a worn set of front discs and pads. After replacing the parts, the vehicle was test driven and the garage satisfied with the work that had been done. The vehicle was handed back to the owner and all appeared fine. However, a month or so …

A battery stores electricity for future use. It develops voltage from the chemical reaction produced when two unlike materials, such as the positive and negative plates, are immersed in the electrolyte, a solution of sulphuric acid and water. In a typical lead-acid battery, the voltage is approximately 2 volts per cell, for a total of …