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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. Download the New to Range Sheet Here> GT1358544 for Audi 3.0TDI Popular […]

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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

Vauxhall 1.6cdti
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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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5 ways a Camshaft can Fail

How can a Camshaft Fail? The camshaft plays a vital role in the function of an engine. Kept in time by the timing chain or belt, the camshaft opens and closes the engine valves, to allow the intake and exhaust of the combustion chamber, in a way to ensure they don’t collide with the pistons.

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OE vs Aftermarket Parts – Which is Better?

What is the Difference Between OE and Aftermarket Parts? Aftermarket and OE parts are terms many people may be familiar with but not fully understand. When the time approaches to replace parts in your vehicle you may be faced with the choice of using either aftermarket or OE parts, and it’s important to understand what

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What is a Camshaft?

What is a Camshaft and What Does it do? Table of Contents What is a camshaft? The most common camshaft configurations Single overhead cam (SOHC) Double overhead cam (DOHC) Camshaft materials Chilled-cast Steel billet Difference in tappets Flat tappets Roller tappets Rocker arms Difference between a camshaft and crankshaft How can a camshaft fail? GT

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