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April 30, 2026 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 50
ALLDATA Europe’s Info Centre team has assisted a customer who needed help identifying the correct positioning of a balance shaft module on a 2018 SEAT 2.0-diesel engine.
April 23, 2026 •
Brakes, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 85
Modern braking systems have never been more complex. Operating under extreme temperatures, high mechanical loads, and increasingly sophisticated electronic control systems, today’s brakes demand a level of technical precision that goes well beyond the habits many technicians developed a decade ago. Lubrication is one area where this shift is particularly consequential, and it is still …
April 17, 2026 •
Clutch, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 94
When installing a new clutch kit to a Suzuki Swift VVT, you may come across an actuation issue. In some installations of these applications, non-release after a short period has been a reported area of concern.
April 16, 2026 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 98
Honda and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in the United States have completed a pilot project using advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) sensors to detect road defects in real time.
April 16, 2026 •
Filters, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 100
A fuel filter keeps dirt, rust and water out of the fuel system, protecting key parts – like injectors and pumps – while maintaining performance. Over time, it wears out, so acting on the warning signs presented helps avoid engine issues later on.
March 31, 2026 •
Engine, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 280
Audi is set to end production of its five-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine for Europe next year, after more than 50 years.
March 30, 2026 •
Batteries, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 459
Solid-state batteries have long been viewed as the pinnacle of electric vehicle technology, with claims that a full charge can be achieved in around nine minutes, writes Eoin Cuttle.
March 25, 2026 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 198
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are no longer a luxury feature found only on premium models. Systems such as lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring and traffic sign recognition are now standard across much modern vehicles.
March 18, 2026 •
News, Oil & Lubricants, Technical Articles •
Views: 209
Many engine failures seen in Irish workshops today are not caused by manufacturing defects or poor workmanship, but by a growing mismatch between modern engine design and legacy servicing habits.
March 6, 2026 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 214
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) in the UK has appointed James Dillon as its new technical director.
