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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
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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
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How to remove the engine cover from a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit.

In this video, we see how to remove the engine cover of a Volkswagen Rabbit. This is a necessary operation if we want to perform various engine maintenance …read all…
Posted on 9 February 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How does a BMW N47 engine work?

In this video, we see how the BMW N47 engine works, a type of engine that brings a lot of joy to its owner, but also many troubles, precisely because of its …read all…
Posted on 20 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
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What to do if the car overheats

For what reason does the engine overheat, and above all, is there a way to restart it? We see it in this video. The first reason is obviously the fan that no …read all…
Posted on 31 December 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to fix the P2015 error on the Hyundai diesel engine.

In this video, we can see how to fix the P2015 error on a Hyundai diesel engine. Of course, we need an OBDII reader. The EOBD socket is located on the lower …read all…
Posted on 11 December 2023 by ScegliAuto
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Some common issues with the TD5 Land Rover engine that can be easily fixed.

The first thing to do is to check that the screw holding the oil pump gear is correctly positioned; in fact, in several examples, this has not been done, with …read all…
Posted on 7 November 2023 by ScegliAuto
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What are the problems with Ingenium Jaguar Land Rover engines?

When talking about issues with the Ingenium JLR, we are referring to the diesel engine. The first problem is with the contra-rotating shafts, due to abnormal …read all…
Posted on 2 November 2023 by ScegliAuto
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What to check before buying a car with an N47 engine.

In this video, we will see what to check before buying a car with the N47 engine. Let's start with the questions to ask the seller: how often has the car been …read all…
Posted on 7 October 2023 by ScegliAuto
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Reliability of the 1.5 DCi 75 Hp engine

In this video, we see a very detailed review of the 1.5 DCi 75 Hp engine, which is installed in many cars; Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Micra, Renault, and even …read all…
Posted on 6 October 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to synchronize an Audi/Volkswagen/Seat engine.

This video describes the timing of an Audi/Volkswagen/Seat engine as long as it has the injector pump inside the valve cover, because they are all made in the …read all…
Posted on 2 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How do you check the timing of a Fiat 16-valve engine?

In this video we see how to check the timing of a Fiat 1.2 16-valve engine: first, the rods are inserted into the guides mounted in place of the spark plugs, …read all…
Posted on 19 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to drive a Full Hybrid car correctly.

What are full hybrid cars? They are cars that, in addition to an internal combustion engine, also have an electric motor that can provide traction to the …read all…
Posted on 7 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to prevent engine failures in Jaguar and Land Rover 2.7 and 3.0 engines.

It is well known that Jaguar-Land Rover 2.7/3.0 engines have issues. Much of it depends on usage. If they are primarily used in the city, it is our fault for …read all…
Posted on 6 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
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Description of Kubota engine information for Aixam cars.

In this video, we see a detailed description of the Kubota Z402 engine that equips the majority of Aixam Microcars. Kubota is one of the largest Japanese …read all…
Posted on 25 July 2023 by ScegliAuto
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The most common mistakes when washing a car engine.

The importance of washing the car engine has become known in the last decade because excessive dirt can cause the engine to overheat and result in poor …read all…
Posted on 9 November 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to remove the engine of the Fiat Dino.

In this guide, we will see the main instructions that will allow us to disassemble and remove the engine from the body of the Fiat Dino. First, we lift the car …read all…
Posted on 8 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to keep the engine efficient over the years?

As the engine of our car is used, the process of wear and tear begins. This accumulates deposits and even the injectors accumulate deposits, causing the engine …read all…
Posted on 7 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
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What to know about the bands that cover car manifolds.

Through this video tutorial, we can better understand the function of the wraps that cover the exhaust manifolds of cars. In high-performance engines, the …read all…
Posted on 15 April 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to easily start a chainsaw

In the event that we are having problems starting our chainsaw in the sense that we are unable to get it started, we will find the instructions and methods to …read all…
Posted on 10 June 2023 by ScegliAuto
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A problem you may have on the 0.9 Tce/1.5Dci Dacia-Renault engine

This video is used to report a problem that you may have on Dacia-Ranault 0.9 Tce or 1.5 Dci engines: apparently they are two pipes, one of which is the …read all…
Posted on 3 June 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to change the crankshaft seal without a puller

To remove the gasket from the crankshaft, first we leverage with two wrenches, to be able to remove the terminal. Then very gently, we remove the gasket by …read all…
Posted on 2 June 2023 by ScegliAuto
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Reliability of the 1.5 Dci Renault engine

In the video we listen to the opinion of the youtubers on the 1.5 Dci Renault engine, which has traveled 140,000 km on it, feeling very good. This engine is …read all…
Posted on 31 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to see if the motor head is burnt

Let's see in this video how to see a classic symptom if the head of our engine is burnt; let's open the bonnet and let's see the radiator water cap. On the …read all…
Posted on 16 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to disassemble the stator of the scooter.

The job of the stator is to convert the mechanical energy of the motor into electricity. Before buying the stator we must make sure that it is really broken. …read all…
Posted on 15 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How do you replace the B48 engine piston?

In order to replace the piston of the MB48 engine, it is necessary to remove the engine itself from inside its housing compartment, disconnecting the …read all…
Posted on 5 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
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The Opel 1.6 CDTI engine

Let's take a look at the engine of the Opel CDTI. Right on the front we find the turbo. On the right side we find the filter box with the air pipe, very close …read all…
Posted on 4 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to tell if the piston rings are worn out?

If we need to check if the piston rings of our motorcycle are worn, we can refer to the indications given in this description and also referring to the video …read all…
Posted on 18 April 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to replace the piston rings of an engine piston

If the piston rings need to be replaced, we can proceed by following the instructions below and referring to the video. The piston rings are oil scraper rings …read all…
Posted on 14 April 2023 by ScegliAuto
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How to replace the camshaft on a single cylinder engine

If we have to carry out maintenance on a single-cylinder engine and go and check the camshaft, perhaps to replace it, we must follow the instructions below: …read all…
Posted on 4 December 2022 by ScegliAuto
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How to replace glow plugs

Let's see below how to replace the glow plugs on a car, the glow plug is a heating element that allows you to start a cold diesel engine. First of all open the …read all…
Posted on 2 December 2022 by ScegliAuto
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How to repair the Fiat 1 3 multijet engine heat exchanger?

Below we will see how to repair liquid (water) leaks from the water-oil exchanger of the turbine in the 1.3 multijet engines of the Fiat group: in order to …read all…
Posted on 21 November 2022 by ScegliAuto
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Why does the check engine light come on?

Through this video tutorial we can understand why the engine warning light comes on. When the yellow light comes on, it indicates a less serious problem, …read all…
Posted on 18 November 2022 by ScegliAuto
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How to fit an oil seal.

In this guide we will see how to fit an oil seal. To start, we will have to extract the old ones. To perform this operation it is necessary to insert a flat …read all…
Posted on 13 July 2022 by ScegliAuto
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How to replace the carburetor on the Piaggio Liberty

If we need to replace the carburetor on this scooter model, we will find the information and steps to carry out the description below and we can also help with …read all…
Posted on 8 July 2022 by ScegliAuto
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How to remove the engine on the Vespa Px

If we have to proceed to disassemble the engine on this model of motorcycle, in the description that follows we will find the procedures to follow and the …read all…
Posted on 4 July 2022 by ScegliAuto
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When is the start and stop activated?

The start and stop system allows you to switch off the engine when you are at a traffic light or in a queue in traffic, the goal is to reduce fuel consumption. …read all…
Posted on 28 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to install the Octo Telematics black box on the machine

The guide shows how to install the Octo Telematics black box on the machine. This operation does not require any special tools but only a wrench to loosen the …read all…
Posted on 18 April 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to disassemble the crankshaft pulley.

This video will show us how to remove the crankshaft pulley. To start we will have to insert a socket wrench in the central bolt; now we will insert the square …read all…
Posted on 28 March 2024 by ScegliAuto
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Porsche 964 engine disassembly

In this video tutorial we will see how to disassemble the main engine components of a Porsche 964, following all the illustrated instructions. First of all it …read all…
Posted on 26 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
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Replacement bushings on connecting rod of Fiat 1400 engine - 16 valves

First you have to remove the engine air filter by unscrewing the three screws that secure it, removing the clamp and finally the duct. Then remove the cover …read all…
Posted on 11 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to remove and replace a Dodge engine

This video shows us how to remove and replace the engine of a Dodge (in this case we have a Dodge model Neon). First of all, all the mounts and connectors that …read all…
Posted on 28 December 2023 by ScegliAuto
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Disassembly of the car starter motor

Does our car's starter motor show no signs of working? Let's see how it disassembles from the car's engine compartment. We disconnect the terminals of the …read all…
Posted on 8 December 2023 by ScegliAuto
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Refitting the cylinder head gasket

The head forms the top of a cylinder. The union between the head and the cylinders is always obtained through so-called studs, arranged in such a way as to …read all…
Posted on 7 August 2023 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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