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Spring is the time when motorists are traditionally reminded of the air conditioning system and the need to service it, especially when it appears that the system has refused to serve after winter. Below we will describe the basic criteria for A/C system diagnostics and show the tools available from DTE. How the air conditioning…

MAP sensors are among the basic sensors that have been present in vehicles for years. In the following text, we will introduce a little about how they work and show how to check such a sensor with the QST-5 tester also outside the vehicle.   What is MAP sensor MAP is short for Manifold Absolute…

There are various methods for measuring fuel pressure in a common rail system. In the following text, we will take a look at the available measurement techniques as well as the basic methods of fuel system diagnostics. Operation of the high pressure pump At the outset, it is worth recalling the basics of the reservoir…

How to check the exhaust gas temperature sensor Although hidden from view, Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensors (EGT Exhaust Temperature Sensor) play an important role in modern engines. In an era of high emissions requirements, measuring temperatures in the exhaust system helps ensure optimal engine operating conditions and protect components such as the turbocharger, catalytic converter…

Diesel engines owe their popularity among Polish motorists primarily to their lower fuel consumption and the durability and reliability that for years has been associated with the diesel engine. Stringent emissions standards have now made them very complex designs whose maintenance costs can be dizzying. In the following text, we will look at the issue…

Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) is one of the cheapest and simplest solutions included in the hybrid drive range. In the following text, we will look at the features of this solution and present the practical aspects of servicing cars in a soft hybrid system. Classification of hybrid vehicles First, we will present a classification…

Many people associate green solutions in the workshop industry mainly with the proliferation of environmental requirements, including. keeping a waste record card or the obligation to accurately account for the use of gases used in air conditioning systems.Caring for the environment is much more than meeting bureaucratic requirements imposed by law. Waste segregation and disposal…

Although the mechanic’s workshop is increasingly the place to replace the battery, there are still many customers who replace them themselves or at battery retailers. In the following text, we will show how to take advantage of the potential offered by using the right approach and tools, and thus earn more from the sale of…