NVH – this abbreviation is used again and again when it comes to annoying vibrations in the vehicle. But, what do these three letters stand for? They stand for “Noise, Vibrations, and Harshness”. This refers to all disruptive noises and vibrations that can be felt or heard during a car journey. Here is a more precise look …

Fiat 500’s sporty little offspring set us a challenge larger than the car itself. With a book time of 5.5 hrs and a manufacturer recommending the engine should be removed to change the clutch we felt that was a bit traumatic (and impossible) so we set out with a more conventional approach even if it …

Recommendations for the correct fitment of CVJ’s

Stabilizer mounts defective? The symptoms Noise coming from near the axles is often difficult to locate. The many different components in a passenger car axle often make a fast, reliable diagnosis a timeconsuming process. The first thing to check is then normally the suspension, stabilizer links, tie rods and compression ball joints. The stabilizer is …

Oxygen sensors monitor the air fuel mixture under idle, moderate acceleration and cruise conditions. Oxygen sensors have a small range of limits in detecting and adjusting the difference from an optimum air/fuel ratio. A lean mixture can result in poor vehicle performance and even damage your engine. A rich mixture can result in unburnt fuel …

Background As a result of current increasing global warming issues, the environmental pressures on vehicle manufacturers to reduce their vehicle exhaust Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions and improve fuel economy has now been reinforced with EU Legislation. This new EU legislation on emissions targets passed in 2009 commits vehicle manufacturers to cut the average CO2 emissions from …

In this video we will calibrate a type 1 radar (visible radar), using the Delphi Technologies DS software and the CRC-150 equipment.

The September 2009 emissions standard EURO 5 covers diesel cars sold from January 2011 on, and the glow system begins to play an even more relevant role, crossing its strategies with several different engine systems

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Alistair Mason replaces the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) on a Nissan Navara 2.5 DDTI, which had covered more than 103,000 miles. Following complaints of the clutch ‘slipping’, his assessment confirmed the cause, and a clutch and DMF replacement was advised. The workshop information and a scheduled time of just over three-and-a-half hours were …