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Servicing car engine filters

Replacing the air filter

Tool less air filter boxes

Fuel filter replacement

Oil filter change

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The full guide to engine oils (motor oils)

Oil and oil filter change
(paper filters)

Driving with low oil level (symptoms)

Oil and oil filter change
(cartridge metal filter)

Excessive oil consumption (causes)

Oil additives: using hydraulic
​valve lifter concentrate

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ACEA motor oil standards explained​

How to select the right engine oil

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Car fluids, replacing and replenishing

Coolant refill and bleeding

Power steering fluid level/ refill

Using fuel injector cleaners

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Timing belt, timing chain, cylinder head problems

Timing belt replacement

De-sludge cylinder head

Rattling noise from chain tensioner

Wet timing belt replacement

Replace cylinder head cover

Timing chain setting (EP6)

Decarbonize intake valves

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Turbo problems

Quick turbo checks

Turbo environment diagnostic

Turbo vacuum circuit testing

Turbo dump valve change

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How to replace a turbo

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Injection and emissions control

HPFP replacement

Canister valve replacement

Pressure sensor replacement

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Throttle body cleaning

O2 sensor replacement

Dacia / Renault

Peugeot / Citroën

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Replacing a clogged catalytic converter

Diagnosing a clogged catalytic converter

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Cooling system

Water pump replacement

Replacing a radiator

Thermostat replacement

Blown head gasket diagnostic

Head gasket replacement

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 Brakes and clutch maintenance

Front brake pads replacement

Rear brake pads replacement

Front brake discs replacement

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Brake vacuum pump repair

Brake booster connector change

Brake fluid change (bleeding)

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Brake booster (vacuum servo) change

Dismantling and removing the clutch

Car suspension, links, engine mounts maintenance

How to replace rear shock absorbers

How to replace the torsion bar (stabiliser) drop link

Replacing rear lower engine mounts on FWD vehicles

Solving squeaking (creaking) front suspension noise.

How to replace the lower triangle arm
ball joint

How to renew a MacPherson strut -
Front shock absorbers replacement

How to replace a press-mounted engine mount without press.

How to replace an automatic transmission mounting (left engine mount)

How to renew a suspension control arm (lower arm). Bushings replacement.

Engine rebuild, piston rings, etc.

Removing the cylinder head

Separating the gearbox from the engine

Replacing worn piston rings

Removing the driveshafts

Removing the oil pan

Dismantling tappets and valves

Removing the powertrain

Dismantling and removing pistons

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