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Ford Focus (2004-2011 / MK 2, Focus2)
Work on a hydraulic lifter

A hydraulic lifter is a device for maintaining zero valve clearance in an internal combustion engine. Conventional valve lifters require regular adjustment to …read all…
Posted on 12 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2004-2011 / MK 2, Focus2)
Replacement of gasket and car joints

The gaskets are static sealing elements which are interposed between the flat surfaces of two parts joined together to prevent the passage of liquids or gases. …read all…
Posted on 23 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (1998-2004 / MK 1)
Replacement exhaust manifold gasket

Before even installing the new gasket, it is absolutely essential to carefully clean the relative seat, both on the manifold side and on the head side: it is …read all…
Posted on 16 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2004-2011 / MK 2, Focus2)
Turbine lubrication tube replacement

The lubrication of the turbine is absolutely essential to keep it efficient since these are mechanical parts which rotate at an extremely high number of …read all…
Posted on 13 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2004-2011 / MK 2, Focus2)
Intake manifold gasket replacement

The gaskets of the intake manifold are actually o-rings applied inside special grooves made at the ends of the intake manifold itself and which are then …read all…
Posted on 10 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2004-2011 / MK 2, Focus2)
Head gasket replacement

Start by verifying the absence of deformations of the surface of the cylinder head using a ground bar and a thickness gauge for valves; repeat the same check …read all…
Posted on 8 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2004-2011 / MK 2, Focus2)
How to fit the cylinder head gasket

In this video tutorial we insert new head gaskets on a Ford Focus. After having checked, with the help of a very thin plastic shim, the linearity of the base …read all…
Posted on 8 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2004-2011 / MK 2, Focus2)
Replacing the tappet cover gasket

Before installing the new gasket, it is essential to carefully clean the relative seat, both on the cover side and on the head side; in this model in …read all…
Posted on 6 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2004-2011 / MK 2, Focus2)
Head gasket replacement

If there are phenomena of boiling of the coolant liquid, the cause is almost certainly to be found in damage to the cylinder head gasket. Therefore, if the …read all…
Posted on 6 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2004-2011 / MK 2, Focus2)
Replacement exhaust manifold gasket

Before applying the new gasket to the exhaust manifold it is very important to carefully clean the gasket seat, both on the head side and on the manifold side, …read all…
Posted on 6 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2004-2011 / MK 2, Focus2)
Replacement of cylinder head bolts

In the following tutorial the cylinder head bolts of the engine of a Ford Focus are replaced. First, with a special tool (thread counter), the thread of the …read all…
Posted on 6 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (1998-2004 / MK 1)
Intake manifold gasket replacement

Before applying the new gasket to the intake manifold, carefully clean the gasket seat, eliminating any residual dirt and encrustation that could compromise …read all…
Posted on 6 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (1998-2004 / MK 1)
How to fit a new cylinder head bolt kit

In this tutorial the old cylinder head bolts of a Ford Focus are removed and replaced. The cylinder head bolts are the connecting element between the engine …read all…
Posted on 4 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (1998-2004 / MK 1)
Replacing the tappet cover gasket

Once the tappet cover has been disassembled and the old gasket removed, carefully clean both the gasket seat under the cover and the contact surface on the …read all…
Posted on 4 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2004-2011 / MK 2, Focus2)
Solenoid valve transmission

A transmission solenoid is an electromechanical valve that controls the transmission flow through an automatic transmission. Drive solenoids are powered by a …read all…
Posted on 1 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (1998-2004 / MK 1)
Timing belt replacement

Before proceeding with the disassembly of the timing belt, empty the refrigeration system from the special caps located under the radiator, since the water …read all…
Posted on 29 July 2023 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2004-2011 / MK 2, Focus2)
Engine mounts replacement

This video shows us how to remove and replace the rubber mounts of the engine. The engine mounts have the task of dampening the vibrations that the engine …read all…
Posted on 29 July 2023 by ScegliAuto

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How to reset the tire pressure warning light on Dacia Sandero?

Let's see below how it is possible to reset the low tire pressure signal on the car: first of all it is necessary to check the correct tire pressure by comparing it with the pressures reported in the use and maintenance manual. After that, turn on the ignition and locate the command on the right side of the steering wheel at the top that allows you to access the on-board computer menu, then select the car symbol, after which select the "up arrow" command up to that the indication "tire pressure" appears on the display. At that point, press the "Ok" control on the steering wheel and keep it pressed to reset the signal.

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