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Car suspension – many times neglected

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The suspension role in a car Although you may not consider your suspension a critical component, it is vital for every car. The suspension separates the wheel tyres from the body, absorbing all the recoil caused by irregularities in the road surface. It makes driving more comfortable and helps maintain control of your car. It … Read More about Car suspension – many times neglected

Filed Under: Vehicle servicing Tagged With: car suspension, damaged suspension, shock absorber, springs

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Timing chain stretched – a common reason for Range Rover 2016 2L engine failure

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Timing chain stretched – a common reason for Range Rover 2016 2L engine failure The 2L engine is fitted in several Range Rover models, such as Evoke, Discovery, and Range Rover Sport. This car came with a permanent engine rattling noise. The reason is a “stretched” timing chain.  The timing chain is a critical part … Read More about Timing chain stretched – a common reason for Range Rover 2016 2L engine failure

Filed Under: Specialist repairs Tagged With: engine misfire, hydraulic tensioner, Range Rover, rattle noise, timing chain, timing chain stretched

Volkswagen Touran in limp mode with DPF, glow plug and engine warning lights on the dash

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The car is in limp mode with three warning lights on the dash – a situation that can scare any driver! When starting the engine, three warning lights come on: the engine management light, the DPF light and the glow plug light. The glow plug and engine lights indicate that the engine is running in … Read More about Volkswagen Touran in limp mode with DPF, glow plug and engine warning lights on the dash

Filed Under: Specialist repairs Tagged With: DPF, DPF pressure sensor, DPF warning light, engine management warning light, glow plug warning light, limp mode, Volkswagen Touran, VW Touran

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What is the catalytic converter, and why is it stolen so often?

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Why a catalytic converter? Cars are the scapegoat for ‘air sickness’, even though various studies show that other sources, such as industrial plants, thermal power stations, old heating plants, commercial vehicles and the old public transport in our cities, are more polluting. Most vehicles are powered by liquid or gaseous fuels derived from oil (petrol, … Read More about What is the catalytic converter, and why is it stolen so often?

Filed Under: Specialist repairs Tagged With: cat, catalityc converter protection, catalytic converter, catalytic converter theft

Mercedes M-Class diesel engine oil leak

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Today we have a Mercedes M-Class, chassis 164, diesel engine 642 V6 with an oil leak.  The car has been stationary for a few hours, and a fairly amount of oil has already leaked under the vehicle. This type of oil leak is a common problem which is sometimes misdiagnosed. We lifted the car onto … Read More about Mercedes M-Class diesel engine oil leak

Filed Under: Specialist repairs Tagged With: engine oil cooler rubber seals, Mercedes M-Class, oil leak, V6 diesel engine

Mercedes timing chain replacement

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When should the timing chain be replaced?  The engine’s sound can reveal many things. The noise of a stretched timing chain can be heard when starting cold: the engine is very noisy in the first few seconds, and then it calms down. After the first start, the car runs well without noise, but this is … Read More about Mercedes timing chain replacement

Filed Under: Specialist repairs Tagged With: Mercedes, noise at first start, regular maintenance, timing chain replacement

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