business technical 
20 August 2014
A slippery situation
20 August 2014There is more to oil than simply putting it in the filler cap and making sure the levels are correct. It lubricates, reduces friction and… Read More
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STEERING technical 
19 August 2014
The next technical era
19 August 2014I was tempted to call this feature new technology, it is however not all that new. What is remarkable is the way in which the… Read More
Diagnostics Snap-on technical 
11 August 2014
Diagnosing DPFs
11 August 2014By Dave Falconer, Diagnostic Product Specialist at Snap-onThere are three different regeneration modes to clear the soot in the DPF:Passive Regeneration takes place while driving when… Read More
Ignition technical 
6 August 2014
Timing is everything
6 August 2014We get a lot of work from the motorsport community which often means working with unconventional systems and a lack of information. One such example… Read More
G-Scan technical turbo 
6 August 2014
Pick-up loses power
6 August 2014The Mitsubishi L200 pick-up is well known for its ruggedness and load lugging capabilities. The example in question is a 2003 model, which is regularly… Read More
Diagnostics technical 
4 August 2014
Test and measure
4 August 2014By James DillonWhen considering the physical measurement aspect of circuits, a full understanding of the circuit being tested will give the technician a distinct advantage… Read More
STEERING technical 
30 July 2014
Steering the aftermarket
30 July 2014TRW offers both new and remanufactured steering & suspension system parts to the aftermarket, plus a range of shock absorbers that with the smallest number… Read More
Intermotor SMPE technical 
29 July 2014
Get to the route of AMM problems
29 July 2014Within the complexities of modern engine management systems, Air Mass Meters (AMM) rate as one of the most difficult components to diagnose accurately. Their role… Read More
DPF technical 
28 July 2014
Looking to buy a DPF cleaner?
28 July 2014Tool:Tester:Euro 5 emission regulations required vehicle manufacturers to begin fitting Diesel particulate filters (DPFs) to their vehicles in order to reduce the number of harmful… Read More
Diagnostics technical 
23 July 2014
Battery warning light fault
23 July 2014By Matt CleevelyBeing a good technician is about thorough testing techniques, interpreting your test results and confidence in your abilities and a recent job highlighted… Read More