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The 1.2 TSI EA111 small-block turbocharged engine is used in a number of VAG models: A3 2 (8P), Fabia 2 (5J), Roomster 1 (5J), Yeti 1 (5L), Caddy 3 (2K), Golf 6 (5K), Polo 5 (6R) and some others. The biggest problem with these engines is a weak timing chain. Let's find out how to replace it and extend its service life.
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Changing the fuel filter on VAG TDI diesel engines is not as easy as it may seem. Firstly, it is important to know when to change the fuel filter, and secondly, you need to choose the right filter for replacement, and there may be several of them. Thirdly, it is highly advisable to pump the power system with an OBD II scanner during replacement.
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In the north-west of Spain there is a town Ourense, province of Galicia. It is famous not only for the Cathedral of San Martino of the XII century and the remains of the ancient Roman stone bridge. There is a bronze monument in the central square of the city. So what, are there not many bronze monuments in Spain? There aren't many more like it. This is a monument to the Alpine A110 car. On the front wings of the rally car sit Stanislav Reverter and Antonio Coleman, stars of Spanish motorsport. It seems that they are thinking about a new tuning project for the French coupe...
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A hundred years ago, motorsport was perceived by car manufacturers not only as an arena for proving the reliability of their products, but also as an effective advertising campaign. We all remember the phrase of Henry Ford - "We win on Sunday, we sell on Monday". The new automotive history also knows quite a few examples when cars designed for rally became sales hits.
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Because of the political circumstances, we don't know much about the Korean War campaign in the 1950s. We know that the bad Americans attacked the good North Koreans, who in turn started shooting at the bad South Koreans. The good, kind, honest and just soviet union could not help reacting to such an outrage and, of course, quietly took an active part in the confrontation in Korea. But there is one thing we do not know. If it were not for that mess, we would not have seen the wonderful Toyota Land Cruiser SUV, whose history begins with that very unpleasant conflict.
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Small-displacement gasoline engines for Ford vehicles, namely the Ecoboost 1.0L and 1.5L, are equipped with turbocharging technology. These engines are known for their fuel efficiency and reliability, but issues with the turbocharger can sometimes arise. In this particular case, a Ford Focus 2017 with an Ecoboost 1.0L engine has generated error code P0299.
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According to Renault-Nissan, the fuel filter and pump are capable of working throughout the life of the engine. In fact, with the quality of gasoline sold at our gas stations, Duster gasoline pump repair, replacement or preventive maintenance is done at least once every 40-60 thousand kilometers. Here's how to check the work of the pump and, if necessary, to carry out the replacement with their own hands.
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The VW Golf 3 was an excellent car for its price. It is still competitive in its price range, but with the proviso that it is more and more difficult to find a copy in good condition. As any old car in Golf III has problems with attachments which have exhausted their resource. In particular, the starter of Golf III can bring several surprises at once.
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Since 2003, the Mazda 323 has been replaced by a new generation of C-class sedans, station wagons and hatchbacks, the Mazda 3. With the new generation of the car comes new technology and new maintenance issues. Such was the case with the Mazda 3. How to change the oil in the automatic transmission, what is the best oil to use and whether it is necessary to change the liquid in the automatic transmission in principle, we are finding out right now.
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This is a very special car. Not only in its design, but also in its technical characteristics and solutions, it is ahead of its time. The Lancia Delta undoubtedly belongs to the cohort of rally stars that achieved phenomenal success on the market. It was the only Lancia to win the title of Car of the Year.
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