...Engine oil Q & A Part 1 There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to motor oil. Engines have evolved, and so have motor oils. Using the incorrect motor oil can result in excessive wear, or damage to other components such as variable valve lifters and DPFs. Here, Liqui Moly answers...
...A blocked DPF can cause turbo failure There are many articles and technical documents relating to how a faulty turbo can lead to DPF damage. However, the DPF is actually responsible for more turbo related failures than you might think. Here Melett explore what effect a blocked/partially...
...Tech Bits with Steve Rothwell SMART Car - Unusual ABS Symptoms The old corroded reluctor ring was replaced with a new one curing the problem This 2007 Smart Fortwo was in our workshop because the owner was complaining of a power loss problem. He informed us that the power loss was acc...
...Fiesta 1.4 16V FXJA Engine Timing Belt Guide Significant errors are frequently committed when changing the timing belt. To ensure that the belt change operation goes smoothly, the ContiTech Power Transmission Group provides a detailed installation guide. With a step-by-step explanation of...
...LuK Clutch AcademySuzuki Alto 1.0 K10B The owner of a 2010 Suzuki Alto, fitted with a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder K10B engine that had covered more than 70,000 miles, had reported clutch slip. The slip was confirmed by a short road test and clutch replacement was advised. The Suzuki Alto...
...Engine oil Q & A Part 2 More questions answered on the use of engine oil in modern engines. What does light-brown sludge on the oil filler cap mean? If a vehicle is mainly used for short journeys, this has the consequence that the condensation created by temperature differences mixes wi...
...LuK Clutch Academy Vivaro 2.5 DTi The Vivaro is a popular van, especially among tradesmen and fleet van operators. The platform for the Vivaro is also shared with Renault and Nissan, so the opportunity for clutch replacement is likely. The LuK technical team take a look at the clutch re...
...Borg & Beck Borg@Beck Borg and Beck Clutch component failure diagnosis Despite the complex nature of the modern clutch system, many technicians remain under the misapprehension that clutch replacement is a simple and straightforward affair. However, with clutch replacement now oft...
...Timing Chain Replacement Best Practice FAI To install a replacement timing chain kit is a costly process, which should not be undertaken as a simple remove and replace,. There must be a methodical approach to identify the cause of the original failure. Not to do so will only cause a repe...
...LuK Clutch Academy Toyota RAV4 This Toyota Rav4, fitted with a 2.0 D4D, a Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) and permanent four-wheel drive, had covered more than 130,000 miles. The customer reported that the clutch was slipping under full load, which was confirmed by a road test. Scheaffler's Ma...