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DPF REGENERATION – FOR YOUR CAR´S HEALTH

Probably all of us have come across some frightening data provided by the World Health Organization. According to the statistics of the WHO from 2016 global air pollution caused an estimated 4.2 million premature deaths worldwide. The cause…
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Expensive repairs and how to avoid them

Living with cars, an expensive necessity for some and hobby for others. You have purchased a car according to your needs or the car of your dreams, but now comes the downside; the upkeep. First, there is the need for insurance and road tax…
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Improving efficiency – Good for the environment and your wallet

If there was ever a time to save money by squeezing every last bit of energy out of each drop of fuel, then that time is now. With energy prices spiralling out of control and every few days the price of fuel increasing, you have to try whatever…
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Ending oil leak and blue smoke woes

Tired of oil loss and blue smoke emissions? Do you want to do something to prevent it and stop polluting the environment? The drip, drip loss of oil is a problem because it forces you to be vigilant, to make sure that the oil level does not…
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The Trim Tape Hack

Anyone who has tried to get double sided bodywork tape off car parts, such as exterior body mouldings, sill extensions etc, will know how tedious and time consuming it can be. Wouldn’t it be great if you could save the time, parts and the…
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Maintaining electrics – a neglected task

Keeping electrical woes at bay Regular maintenance involves more than just periodically checking the coolant level and replacing a split wiper blade. Keeping a vehicle in a roadworthy condition means keeping an eye on everything that can…
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WHEN THE NEEDLE HEADS FOR THE RED

When the needle of the temperature gauge starts heading towards the red zone you know that it is time to act. Getting stuck in traffic can easily lead to the engine overheating. If you are lucky, the engine will not actually boil over this…
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Fuel System Cleaners

Do fuel systems really need to be cleaned? You might be forgiven for thinking fuel systems no longer need any attention, after all, with modern refining technology fuels have never been so clean. The fuel system, however, is not a sealed…
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BIZOL Friction Modifier+ o94 featuring nanotechnology

Do modern engines really need friction modifiers? You might be forgiven for thinking that with the advent of high-tech oils and advances in materials and engine technology, the need for friction modifiers was a thing of the past. Surprisingly,…
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Copper grease – tried and tested or outdated and obsolete?

The short answer is that the range of applications for copper grease is diminishing, which doesn’t render it obsolete but means that it is losing its relevance in the workshop. Brake component lubricants are an inexpensive consumable used…
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Pro Catalytic System Protect+ p82 — For Professional Results

Pro maintenance for the catalytic converter system The catalytic converter and other system components, such as the oxygen sensor need cleaning periodically. Vehicles that spend most of their time being driven around cities are prime candidates…