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GT Automotive Pareto – Our Top Performing Parts for February

Timing Chain Kits Part Number Rank Description OE GTCK205A 1 TCK: JLR XE XF DISCOVERY 2.0D INGENIUM 2015 > LR073746 GTCK041 2 TCK: OPEL VAUX CORSA D / E 1.2 1.4 16v ECOTEC (09>19) 55562234 GTCK070 3 TCK: SEAT IBIZA IV SKODA FABIA II VW POLO V 1.2 12v (06>17) 03C109158 GTCK038F 4 Full TCK: […]

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Why Does the Peugeot 1.2 Puretech Fail So Often?

The PSA Puretech The puretech was first introduced to the market in 2012 inside of the early Peugeot 208. In 2014, two new engines joined the puretech family, 1.2l e-THP 110 and 1.2l e-THP 130 turbocharged versions. This was intended to be the new core engine going forward for Peugeot ranges in segments B, C

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Audi 3.0 TDi Engine Focus

The 3.0 TDi The 3.0 TDi was released in 2004, featuring in the Audi A8. It was later adopted by Volkswagen to be used in the Phaeton and Touareg. The engine was designed, from scratch, to be completely different to the 2.5 TDi. As a result it offers excellent performance while using significantly less fuel.

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NTR Crankshaft Pulleys – January 2025

OE Parts for the Aftermarket At GT Automotive, we have just introduced four new parts numbers to our ever expanding range of Crankshaft Pulleys. Our product ranges are constantly evolving to keep up with demand for the most relevant applications in the aftermarket. GT1358544 for Audi 3.0TDI Popular applications include: GT1340556 for 1.4 and 1.6

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R9M Engine Focus

The R9M Engine Introduced in 2011, the R9M engine is a 1.6 dCi, 4-cylinder Common Rail direct injection engine. It features a dual-mass flywheel and a variable-geometry turbocharger. Boasting 130 horsepower, the engine was a replacement for the Renault 1.9 dCi and the Nissan 2.0 dCi. Parts from GT Automotive Last month, at GT Automotive,

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How to Maintain your Car During Winter

Maintaining your Car During Winter Now that we are getting deep into Winter it’s important to understand the effects the weather can have on your vehicle. It’s common knowledge that colder temperatures can have an adverse effect on cars but what does this actually entail? General Maintenance Thickening Fluids Colder temperatures can cause the fluids

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Vauxhall’s Major Flaw

The Big Problem with Vauxhall’s 1.6 CDTi History of the 1.6 CDTi 1.6 CDTi, also referred to as the “whisper diesel”, is an engine developed by Vauxhall and manufactured by general motors. It was first introduced in 2013, featuring in the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer. It’s known for its affordability and fuel economy, however there is

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The 3 Most Common Ecoboost Problems

Is the Ecoboost that Bad? The Ecoboost first went into production in 2009 and became available in vehicles from 2010. Turbocharged engines with direct injection are now extremely common, however Ford paved the way with the Ecoboost. While Ford were proclaimed as pioneers of the time, with the introduction of a powerful yet efficient engine,

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Nissan Juke – The Most Unreliable Car for 2024

Nissan Juke – The Worst Car of 2024? Problems Juke Recalls Clutch Problems Automatic Gearbox Fuel Return Pipe Turbocharger Failure Timing Chain Failure Conclusion FAQ Nissan Juke – The Worst Car of 2024? After being named Whatcar’s most unreliable car of 2024, I wanted to take a deeper look into the Nissan Juke and figure

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