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Frozen Mazda limp

Some 2009 Mazda6 2.5L and 2010 Mazda3 2.0L vehicles (2010 models built before Aug. 1, 2009) may experience a MIL illumination with DTC P2100:00 (Throttle Valve Actuator Circuit Open).

18.12.2014

Bearing in mind

NTN-SNR advise on common causes of bearing failure.

10.12.2014

Funky Toyota 4WD

Some 2003-2012 Toyota 4Runner, 2007-2012 FJ Cruiser and 2005-2012 Tacoma vehicles equipped with part-time 4WD may exhibit a flashing 4WD indicator light and inoperative 4WD system.

09.12.2014

Some 2011 Ford F-150 and 2011-2012 Mustang vehicles (excluding Boss) built on or before 3-31-2011 and equipped with the 5.0L engine may exhibit an intermittent metallic rattle or scratching type noise in the area at the front of the left hand cylinder at idle with the engine at operating temperature. This noise is not a typical upper engine tick or tapping noise.

24.11.2014

Don’t forget the tube

The Borg & Beck range of clutch products from First Line has reached 2,000 part numbers, covering traditional 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 clutch kits, concentric slave cylinder and solid flywheel kits and a growing range of clutch master and slave cylinders.

18.11.2014

Check Porsche on-board computer to confirm correct oil level

This TSB applies to 2009 and later Boxster, Boxster S, Cayman, Cayman S, 911 Carrera, Carrera S and Turbo models.

11.11.2014

Don’t provide a partial repair

Vehicle manufacturers will continue to integrate engine systems in the pursuit of smaller, more efficient units which emit fewer and less harmful toxins.