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What does the engine warning light indicate?

The engine malfunction indicator light is called the 1000 light, because its activation does not refer to a specific problem of the engine as a component but …read all…
Posted on 4 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
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What happens when the cylinder head gasket burns out

In this video we can see what happens to the engine when the cylinder head gasket burns. We see the engine block from which the cylinder head has been removed …read all…
Posted on 27 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
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Are Ingenium engines reliable?

The Ingenium engines, despite being around for 8 years, are still considered unreliable. The reality is that only in the first two years of commercialization, …read all…
Posted on 19 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
Nissan Sentra (2000-2006 / MK 5, B15)
Guide to disassembling the engine of the Nissan Sentra

Today's guide will show us the main steps on how to disassemble the entire engine block of the Nissan Sentra, following the instructions below. First, we open …read all…
Posted on 11 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
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Why do exhaust valves get damaged more easily in bi-fuel cars

In this video we see why engines running on LPG and methane are more likely to have damaged exhaust valves: we see in the cylinder head that the smaller valves …read all…
Posted on 2 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
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The problem of the bearings on the Renault/Dacia/Nissan 1.5 Dci K9K engine

This video discusses the problem with the bearings that has always plagued the 1.5 Dci Renault/Nissan/Dacia engine, which was more severe in vehicles produced …read all…
Posted on 21 March 2024 by ScegliAuto
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The timing of a chain engine

In this video we try to understand how the timing works: we have two marks on a camshaft, and two others on another one: the first one is for the timing of the …read all…
Posted on 11 March 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to avoid problems with Peugeot and Citroen Puretech engines

In this video we see how it is possible to avoid the problems that are normally found on Puretech engines from Citroen and Peugeot: they are both engines that …read all…
Posted on 2 March 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How does the Volkswagen TSI engine work?

In this video we see an animation that shows us in detail how a Volkswagen TSI engine works: in this engine, gasoline is injected directly into the combustion …read all…
Posted on 26 February 2024 by ScegliAuto
Suzuki Grand Vitara (2005-2015 / MK 2)
How do you disassemble the engine of the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

In order to disassemble the engine of the Suzuki Grand Vitara, you need to open the hood so that you can access the components located inside the engine …read all…
Posted on 20 February 2024 by ScegliAuto

How to set the time on the Peugeot 308

If we need to change the time on this car we can follow the instructions given in this video tutorial and read the instructions below. First of all, access the driver's seat and turn on the ignition. On the right multifunction lever there are the controls with the arrows to scroll the various menu functions and scroll the various functions up to "display adjust", after which press the button behind the lever to change the time, once set the new value press again the key with the arrow indication and modify the minutes in this way the work will be completed.

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