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UFI Filters exclusive supplier for VW diesel engines

11 February 2021

UFI Filters has become sole supplier of the fuel filtration systems for Volkswagen’s 1.6 and 2.0 litres EA288 EVO diesel engines, which are used for… Read More

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VLS sends engine oil case to Trading Standards

12 January 2021

The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has sent a case relating to a Longlife 5w30 oil to Trading Standards, following an investigation.VLS received a complaint… Read More

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Gates: Electric Water Pumps

2 November 2020

Gates has issued 16 new E-Cool Electric Water Pumps, bringing the range up to 36 part numbers. Each item includes all the brackets required to… Read More

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Non-intrusive diagnostic techniques

4 September 2020

The last two topics in recent issues focused on combustion issues and the various tools, service and repair process available to us. Two reasons have… Read More

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Quantum Longlife: 5l cubes

14 May 2020

The complete Quantum LongLife Oil range is now available in five litre cubes. The CUBE is 100% recyclable with a mild detergent rinse of the… Read More

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VW Van vibes

6 April 2020

While preparing this month’s topic, it occurred to me that a short explanation of the process behind the scenes would be helpful. All the topics… Read More

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New brake references from Comline

24 February 2020

Comline has added a number of new R90-approved brake pads and fully coated brake discs to its range. CBP32370/CBP32373 are a set of front/rear brake… Read More

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VW Golf R mystery: part TWO

12 February 2020

With the challenges of current vehicle engine technology, lack of access, and potential cost over value, the need for an accurate and reassuring diagnosis is… Read More

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No code; No problem?

30 January 2020

By Darren Darling The challenge: A 2009 VW Golf 2.0 TDI with recurring DPF problems and no fault codes stored. This… Read More

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MEYLE: ABS sensor kit

20 January 2020

MEYLE has produced an ABS sensor kit that enables targeted replacement of a defective ABS sensor and the sensor ring. Previously, if an ABS sensor… Read More