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The importance of maintaining the timing belt (or chain).

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Timing belt

In this video we see how important it is to maintain the timing belt (or chain), which if it breaks due to oil leaks, can cause serious damage to the engine. It is true that replacing it requires a very expensive intervention, but not changing it (and not checking it periodically) can cause even more serious damage, with even heavier expenses to bear. As for metal chains, these can "stretch" over time and then we hear them rattling. Unfortunately, there are engines that start to give problems at not too high mileage, and whose chain needs to be replaced much earlier than the manufacturer recommends.


Posted on 28 October 2024 by ScegliAuto



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How to deactivate the safe lock on a Volkswagen Golf.

The safe lock is indeed an anti-theft system that prevents thieves from accessing the car. This device locks the doors, both externally and internally, when the driver activates the central locking remote control after leaving the vehicle. To permanently disable it, it is necessary to use a diagnostic program such as VCDS that we will connect to the vehicle through the ODBII port. Then wait for the connection and recognition of the control unit and then select the blocks present and locate the safe lock to disable it. And the job will be completed.

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