Technical Articles
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August 31, 2023 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 1027
With the latest updates of ESItronic Online 2.0 software, Bosch says it offers enhanced coverage of popular Tesla models, with diagnostic access and information for the Model S and Model X. Together with a web-based training module, available via the BATS portal, independent workshops can benefit from expert guidance and cater for this popular vehicle …
August 28, 2023 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 878
Mahle Aftermarket has issued its latest technical bulletin to offer advice to technicians to help overcome any problems when installing the OC 248 spin-on oil filter in minibus campers.
August 24, 2023 •
News, Suspension, Technical Articles •
Views: 984
Shock absorbers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, stability and comfort of a vehicle. Technological evolution in the automotive industry has led to significant improvements in shock absorber components, allowing for more precise control of vehicle vibration and oscillations. A key aspect in the development and production of shock absorbers is the use …
August 18, 2023 •
News, Technical Articles, Timing Belt •
Views: 1169
Although Dayco is an original equipment (OE) supplier of both the primary and auxiliary drive systems to vehicle manufacturers around the world, its aftermarket division is also active in the independent service and repair sector, where it promotes best practice and provides technical advice and instruction to help workshops complete belt replacement efficiently and successfully. …
August 11, 2023 •
Technical Articles •
Views: 1381
Nissens Automotive is drawing attention to possible problems with the thermal expansion valve (TXV) that can seriously affect the performance of the AC system.
August 10, 2023 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 1067
Delphi believes many independent garages are still unsure of the diagnostics capabilities they need for newer generation cars and of the technologies they will encounter. Delphi’s OBD diagnostics offering is built around the DS180 BlueTech vehicle communication interface (VCI). It’s usually supplied in a ‘Car Kit’ including a high specification tablet as well as the …
August 1, 2023 •
Brakes, News, Technical Articles •
Views: 822
A number of applications within the Comline brake disc range feature integrated ABS rings. Such designs are prevalent among Citroen and Peugeot vehicles, but there is a common fitment issue with this type of disc that relates to the ABS ring and sensor. The following Comline bulletin outlines the problem and the simple solution: Fault …
July 10, 2023 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 1276
Robert Bosch started marketing his products in London, the company’s first venture into a market outside Germany. The internationalisation of the company had begun.
June 20, 2023 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 752
ALLDATA Repair has offered a solution to a customer enquiry it received about a 2018 Jaguar F-Pace, which had left the technician puzzled. Query The 2018 Jaguar F-Pace had been experiencing issues which left a technician puzzled and scratching their head. The lights, indicators and the wash wipe system worked intermittently. The technician scanned the …
May 29, 2023 •
News, Technical Articles •
Views: 1683
In Europe, all electric vehicles are tested against a standardised metric for range. The Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) measures the range of all electric vehicles (EVs).
