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Audi A3 (2012-2019 / 8V, MK 3)
How do you remove the engine of the Audi S3?

To remove the engine of the Audi S3, you need to lift the car so that you can remove the components that block the engine inside its housing: you will need to …read all…
Posted on 19 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / 8P, MK 2)
How to remove the intake manifold of an Audi A3

Let's see how to remove the intake manifold of the engine of an Audi A3. To begin: we disassemble the plastic soundproofing panel on the engine head and remove …read all…
Posted on 15 November 2023 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / 8P, MK 2)
Replace the cylinder head gasket

The gasket is an element that is interposed between the cylinders and the head and serves to ensure that the oil and the coolant do not come into contact with …read all…
Posted on 13 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / 8P, MK 2)
Head gasket replacement

When grinding the cylinder head it is always advisable to check the perfect flatness of the surface before installing, using a ground bar and a thickness gauge …read all…
Posted on 10 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / 8P, MK 2)
Replacement of tappet glasses

Start by lubricating the seats of the glasses and the glasses themselves before placing them in their respective housings; once all the cups have been …read all…
Posted on 9 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / 8P, MK 2)
Car manifold replacement

The exhaust manifold connects the car engine to the muffler. Replacing an old manifold in the car can lead to a good increase in engine power. Replacing it is …read all…
Posted on 7 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / 8P, MK 2)
Replacing the tappet cover gasket

After having carefully cleaned the seat of the gasket both on the head side and on the cover side, position the central gasket with the circular elements, …read all…
Posted on 5 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / 8P, MK 2)
Replacing the tappet cover gasket

Before installing the new tappet cover gasket, carefully clean the gasket seat (both on the cylinder head side and on the cover side); apply sealant mastic at …read all…
Posted on 5 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / 8P, MK 2)
Car oil seal replacement

At the end of the crankshaft there is the oil seal, a particular gasket that is held on a rotating pin, made of a rubber ring and held by a metal casing. Its …read all…
Posted on 5 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / 8P, MK 2)
Guide to engine sealing rings

The sealing rings or gaskets are used to close the spaces in the fixed and moving components, in order to reduce and prevent the leakage of lubricant and, …read all…
Posted on 4 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / 8P, MK 2)
Intake manifold gasket replacement

The intake manifold gasket is made up of six pieces: four single rings that must be positioned in correspondence with the individual ducts and the manifold and …read all…
Posted on 3 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Audi A3 (2003-2013 / 8P, MK 2)
Automobile cylinder head bolts

The head bolts ensure a secure and releasable joint, which does not mean that the same bolt can be used twice for the same application. Make sure you use new …read all…
Posted on 3 August 2023 by ScegliAuto

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How to reset the oil warning light on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta

If you want to manually reset the oil change light on your Alfa Romeo Giulietta then this guide is all you need. You do not need any diagnostic tools and will be able to complete the whole procedure without any difficulty. First, go inside the car and make sure it is completely turned off. Then keep the accelerator pedal pressed and at the same time press the brake pedal six times consecutively. When finished, keep both pedals pressed and turn on the ignition. Press the brake pedal again six more times and keep both pedals depressed for approximately 50 seconds. Turn off the ignition. Release the brake pedal and hold the accelerator pedal for another 50 seconds to complete the procedure.

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