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Symptoms that tell us that the automatic transmission fluid is severely deteriorated
In this video, some problems that can occur on an automatic transmission are presented to us; if when we start instead of feeling a smooth engagement, we feel …read all…
Posted on 28 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to reset the automatic transmission control unit in a BMW?
In this tutorial we can see how to reset the automatic transmission control unit in a BMW, a very simple and quick operation, to be carried out for example in …read all…
Posted on 2 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
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Replacement of the gearbox oil of a Fiat MultiJet
In this video we can see how to change the gearbox oil of a Fiat with a MultiJet engine: the vehicle in question had already covered over 150,000 kilometers. …read all…
Posted on 31 March 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How does the EAT8 gearbox of Peugeot work?
The EAT8 gearbox installed on Peugeot vehicles is a type of automatic gearbox that is operated by the specific switch located on the central tunnel: this …read all…
Posted on 21 March 2024 by ScegliAuto
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The maintenance of the automatic transmission
In this video, we are given many tips and useful information about the maintenance of automatic transmissions: first of all, the YouTuber tells us that it is …read all…
Posted on 25 February 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How does the dual-clutch automatic transmission work?
In this video we see how the dual-clutch automatic transmission works; it is called differently depending on the manufacturer: DSC for Volkswagen, DCT for FCA, …read all…
Posted on 19 February 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to calibrate the automatic transmission in a Mercedes?
In this tutorial, we can see how to calibrate the automatic transmission in a Mercedes, an extremely simple and quick operation to be carried out, for example, …read all…
Posted on 17 February 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to calibrate FCA's dual-clutch automatic transmission DCT.
In this video, we see how to calibrate the automatic transmission DTC of FCA. This operation must be done in areas with low traffic, and the reasons that lead …read all…
Posted on 24 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to reset the automatic transmission of a Mercedes.
In this video, we see how to reset the automatic transmission adaptation program, by memorizing the new driving habits based on the acceleration request and …read all…
Posted on 2 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to perform maintenance on the Ford Powershift gearbox
In this video, we can see how to perform maintenance on the Ford Powershift gearbox: the 6DTC450 model has two oil drain plugs, which requires special …read all…
Posted on 27 November 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to perform the reset of the Mercedes 7G TRONIC automatic transmission.
In this video, the step-by-step procedure for resetting the 7G TRONIC gearbox of the Mercedes is shown. The procedure is simple, but it will take a couple of …read all…
Posted on 18 October 2023 by ScegliAuto
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What to do when the message "go to the workshop without changing gear" appears on the dashboard of a Mercedes.
In this video, we see what we need to do if the alarming message "go to the workshop without changing gears" appears on the dashboard of our Mercedes. Here, …read all…
Posted on 6 October 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to reset the adaptive automatic transmission in a Mercedes?
In this tutorial, we can see how to reset the adaptive automatic transmission in a Mercedes, a very simple and quick operation to be carried out, for example, …read all…
Posted on 10 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How do you reset the automatic transmission of Volkswagen cars?
To reset the automatic transmission of Volkswagen cars, you need to move the gear selector to the P position and engage the handbrake. From this position, you …read all…
Posted on 4 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How do you reset the gearbox of the Mercedes Actros?
To reset the gearbox of the Mercedes Actros, you need to press and hold the buttons located on the two ends of the lever next to the driver's seat. While …read all…
Posted on 23 July 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to reset the automatic transmission in an Audi?
In this tutorial, we can see how to reset the automatic transmission in an Audi, an extremely simple and fast operation to be carried out, for example, in case …read all…
Posted on 22 July 2023 by ScegliAuto
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Mistakes not to make with automatic transmission.
In this video, we see some mistakes that people make with automatic transmission but it would be much better to avoid them. Let's start with the first one: …read all…
Posted on 3 June 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to reset the gear shift of the automatic transmission of the Mercedes Axor.
In this video we see how to reset the gear shift of the Mercedes Axor truck: in fact, on this model, clutch failure is a very common problem, and the manual …read all…
Posted on 19 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
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The five rules for the perfect use of every car gear.
As we know, there are different types of transmissions: automatic, manual, semi-automatic, or variable. They are divided into two categories. The first …read all…
Posted on 7 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to put a BMW with automatic transmission in neutral in case of emergency.
In this video, we see how to put a BMW with automatic transmission into neutral in case there are engine or battery problems and you are unable to shift the …read all…
Posted on 1 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to reset the transmission shift of the Dodge.
If you are experiencing problems with the transmission of your Dodge, it is likely that the transmission control module is the issue. It is very dangerous to …read all…
Posted on 30 April 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to replace the gear knob on a Peugeot.
In case the plastic gear knob on our car is broken and we want to proceed with its replacement in a DIY manner, in the description below we will find all the …read all…
Posted on 15 April 2023 by ScegliAuto
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5 simple steps to learn to drive a car with an automatic gearbox.
In this video tutorial we can see what are the 5 simple steps to learn to drive a car with an automatic gearbox: Cars with an automatic gearbox do not have a …read all…
Posted on 11 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
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Five mistakes not to be made on a car with a manual gearbox
What are the things not to do on a car with a manual gearbox? The first thing to absolutely avoid is to keep your foot resting - even slightly - on the clutch. …read all…
Posted on 9 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) Works
The CVT gearbox (continuously variable gearbox) does not use gears but moving pulleys transmitted by a belt; one is connected to the drive shaft, the other to …read all…
Posted on 3 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
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Semi-automatic gearbox reset on Peugeot
If we have to reset the automatic transmission of a Peugeot brand car, since we have encountered malfunctions in shifting and especially in downshifting, we …read all…
Posted on 26 April 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to replace a shifter on a bike.
With the help of this description and also with the images from the video, today we see how to replace a shifter on a mountain bike. To do this it will be …read all…
Posted on 13 April 2023 by ScegliAuto
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Differences between automatic transmission and manual transmission
Let's see what are the substantial differences between automatic transmission and manual transmission. The latter is based on the coupling of gears and a …read all…
Posted on 19 November 2022 by ScegliAuto
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How to replace the gear knob
In today's video we will see how to replace the gear knob of a car. This operation may be necessary in case of wear of the same or if you want to give an extra …read all…
Posted on 13 November 2022 by ScegliAuto
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How does the automatic transmission of the Mercedes Actros work?
The automatic gearbox of the Mercedes Actros is used via the controls located on the lever to the right of the steering wheel: here you will find a knob with …read all…
Posted on 30 October 2022 by ScegliAuto
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How to change the gear knob?
If we want to proceed to remove and replace the gear knob on our car we can take a look at the video tutorial and consult the information reported in this …read all…
Posted on 22 June 2022 by ScegliAuto
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8 things not to do with cars that have a manual gearbox.
Through this video tutorial we will find out what are the 8 things not to do with a car that has a manual gearbox. First of all it is important to use the …read all…
Posted on 16 June 2022 by ScegliAuto
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How to remove the gearbox on a Citroen
In the description below and in the video tutorial we can find information on how to open the gearbox on this car. Since the operation is rather complex, it …read all…
Posted on 15 June 2022 by ScegliAuto
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How the eat8 exchange works
The Eat8 gearbox (8 gears) that is installed in the PSA group (Peugeot and Citroen), is an advanced gearbox because it was previously an Eat6 gearbox (6 …read all…
Posted on 14 November 2022 by ScegliAuto
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How to unlock an automatic transmission from Subaru?
When we find ourselves in the situation where the battery is completely on the ground and maybe the car is parked in the garage with the nose very close to the …read all…
Posted on 7 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to reset the automatic transmission on a FORD
When we have a malfunction of the automatic transmission on a Ford car, we can proceed with this simple procedure to carry out the reset and probably the …read all…
Posted on 7 May 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How do you reset the CVT gearbox?
In order to reset the CVT gearbox, you need to insert the ignition key to make the instrument panel turn on. Once this has been turned on, it will be necessary …read all…
Posted on 27 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to replace the car gear lever
In this video tutorial you can see how it is possible How to replace the bushings of the car gear lever, following a few simple steps that will guide you …read all…
Posted on 18 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
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Instructions for disassembling the Comex gearbox on the Aixam 50
In this short guide we will understand what are the main steps that will help us in the disassembly process of the Comex gearbox of the Aixam 50, but also on …read all…
Posted on 29 February 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to open the bonnet of the Volkswagen Polo

Let's see in this short and simple guide the instructions that will allow us to open the bonnet of the Volkswagen Polo. First of all we open the front door, on the driver's side, and start pulling the opening lever of the engine hood, in order to open the lock; then let's move to the front of the vehicle and unhook the tab that we find on the central part, above the manufacturer's emblem, as shown in the video. At this point we block the bonnet with the lateral rod; then we accompany the bonnet down to close it again!

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