Technical

Get in Line

Get in Line
With safety critical components such as tyres, it is vital technicians understand the potential causes of tyre wear. Hankook Tyre UK Ltd outlines how inflation pressure a...
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Keeping on the Straight and Narrow

Keeping on the Straight and Narrow
Steering rods are a vital part of any commercial vehicle’s chassis, but what do they do and how do they work? Diesel Technic brand, DT Spare Parts, explains. The steering...
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Driving Change

Driving Change
As a key component of any vehicle’s system, the auxiliary belt is too often overlooked by technicians while checks are carried out, says Dayco. Steve Carolan, National Sa...
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A Perfect Match

A Perfect Match
The optimum disc and pad pairing delivers the best braking performance and life. Knorr-Bremse’s Tim Ford explains the benefits of testing pads beyond ECE R90 requirements...
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Replacing The Water Pump on a Truck

Replacing The Water Pump on a Truck
Diesel Technic takes a look at replacing elements of the cooling system, and more specifically in this guide, the water pump. First up, drain the coolant and, at the same...
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Fuel Stock Reconciliation

Fuel Stock Reconciliation is one of the most useful tools available to fuel operators to ensure that fuel stocks are safe from leaks and theft, as Barry Jenner, Managing...
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Filter Theory

Filter Theory
The importance of cabin air filters should not be underestimated, as they protect occupants from small, yet dangerous particles. Valeo explains more. The air conditioning...
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Diagnosing a Faulty Steering Gear

Diagnosing a Faulty Steering Gear
Fig. 1 Under its TRW brand, ZF Aftermarket offers a comprehensive service manual for its TAS and THP integral steering gears, including how to diagnose a steering problem...
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Batteries For The Summer

Batteries For The Summer
After a challenging winter and spring for vehicle batteries, Rotronics provides some top tips to ensure that vehicles are in prime condition and ready for summer. This ye...
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