RP Automotive Services are seeing more and more often cars that have been regularly serviced but not had the brake fluid checked for moisture. Most car manufacturers specify brake fluid should be replaced every 2 years. This is because brake fluid absorbs moisture which in turn dramatically reduces the fluids boiling point. The heat caused by friction when the brakes are used is considerable and when there is 3% or more moisture in the brake fluid this will have a significant effect on the braking efficiency of the car by boiling the fluid under prolonged or // // heavy breaking . We check the moisture levels as part of the routine service schedule. Please check with your garage or mechanic that this is also part of their service. It only takes a couple of minutes and could save lives. Frequently the customer who has had their car serviced at reputable garages are surprised when they see the results of the brake fluid test. Car owners put a lot of trust into the hands of garages and mechanics, being professional means that we don’t just make sure the pads/shoes are good and top up the fluid it means checking the system this includes fluid moisture levels.

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Q: Vauxhall Zafira Service (INSP) Light Reset

This procedure is for the Vauxhall Zafira A Service (INSP) Light Reset R P Services recommends sitting in the drivers seat Handbrake on and door closed. This procedure is for right hand drive cars, if you have a left hand drive car then where we state "left hand" use right and where we say "right hand" use left. // // With your left hand press and hold the trip reset button. With your right hand insert key into the ignition. Turn key to position "II" ignition lights on engine NOT started. Keeping the trip reset button pressed you will see "INSP" and after a while "_ _ _" will be displayed. Turn key to the "OFF" position thn release the trip reset button. Turn key to position "II" ignition lights on engine NOT started. That completes the service light reset for the Vauxhall Zafira A. R P SERVICES would like to state that this process should only be used after the vehicle has been serviced.

Q: Citroen Xsara Picasso Service Light Reset

How to Reset the Service Light Citroen Xsara Picasso Recently I have had a few requests for Citroen Xsara Picasso Service Light Reset information from people who service their own vehicles. Being a mobile mechanic and auto diagnostic specialist I could use the stock answer and say “I’ll have to plug it in for you”. As you have no doubt seen through my other posts I do not believe in making things difficult for the home mechanic. Here is the procedure: // // Sit in drivers seat ignition off and handbrake applied. Press and hold trip reset button. Turn key to position two (ignition lights on engine not started). Keeping the trip reset button pressed in you will notice your trip meter counting down. When zero (0) is reached Release the trip button and start the car the service light (spanner symbol) should now be extinguished. Please only use this information after your vehicle has been serviced

Q: Daimler Jaguar XJ8 Not Starting

This week we attended a non starting Jaguar XJ8 4.0 1998 the owner had not experienced any problem leading up to the non start, he had driven home the night before. In the morning he had started the car as normal driven it off his driveway and parked it on the road. It had been a cold morning; he came back to the car about 40 minutes later and had a non start situation. The owner then googled Mobile Car Mechanic Kent Mobile Car Mechanic Sittingbourne and found us . I had an idea that the Cylinders had been “Washed” I have seen this before on V8 Jaguars, it is where the excess Fuel passes the Piston Rings and washes the oil from the Bores, this will cause a lack of Compression. // // The initial checks were to confirm Fuel Rail Pressure and Spark, both were good, after this the engine was spun with Spark Plugs removed to expel any Fuel from the Cylinders. Oil is the introduced into each cylinder and the Spark Plugs were fitted. The car was then turned over a number of times, this re-sealed the Piston Rings. The Coils were then installed and the car started. Expect the exhausts to smoke as the oil gets burnt away. The tip here is when you run the Jaguar V’s make sure you let them run for at least 3 or 4 minutes especially when cold or you may face the same problem.

Q: Mondeo Focus Transit Service Light Reset

Do you own a MK4 Mondeo, New Shape Transit or MK2 face lift Focus? Do you do your own servicing or have had it serviced and still have the oil service light on? Here are the instructions to switch off the service light: THIS INFORMATION IS ONLY TO BE USED AFTER YOUR VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED. Turn the ignition on (engine not running but dash lights illuminated). Turn the ignition off. Press down both the Accelerator (Throttle) and Brake peddles. // // Turn the ignition on (engine not running but dash lights illuminated). Keep both the Accelerator (Throttle) and Brake peddles held down for between 15 and 30 seconds. Turn off ignition. Release peddles. Turn the ignition on (engine not running but dash lights illuminated). Your service light should now be out.

Nissan 350Z Head Unit With Reversing Camera

RP Services installation of a head unit with reversing camera to a Nissan 350Z, mobile car mechanic sittingbourne mobile car diagnostic sittingbourne, mobile car mechanic faversham,

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Citroen C3 1.4 Cambelt / Timing Belt Failure

a lucky escape after cam belt failed on a citroen c3

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Renault Scenic dephaser pulley failure

These photographs show the damage of the valves and pistons in a f4r 464 renault engine due to failure of the dephaser unit

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Vauxhall Zafira Service (INSP) Light Reset

This procedure is for the Vauxhall Zafira A Service (INSP) [...]

By admin|2012-05-17T06:33:12+00:00May 17th, 2012|Service Light Reset, Uncategorized|15 Comments

Citroen Xsara Picasso Service Light Reset

Recently I have had a few requests for Citroen Xsara Picasso Service Light Reset information

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VW Polo Cam Belt And Water Pump Setting

Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16v cam belt and water pump replacement and belt setting

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Daimler Jaguar XJ8 Not Starting

had an idea that the Cylinders had been “Washed” I have seen this before on V8 Jaguars, it is where the excess Fuel passes the Piston Rings and washes the oil from the Bores, this will cause a lack of compression.

By admin|2012-02-13T08:51:13+00:00January 14th, 2012|Uncategorized|0 Comments

VOSA MOT regulations from January 2012

Some of the new VOSA MOT regulations from January 2012

By admin|2013-09-13T12:23:29+00:00January 8th, 2012|Uncategorized|12 Comments

Mondeo Focus Transit Service Light Reset

Do you do your own servicing or have had it serviced and still have the oil service light on?

By admin|2012-02-13T09:01:09+00:00January 5th, 2012|Ford, Service Light Reset|13 Comments

Brake Fluid

Most car manufacturers specify brake fluid should be replaced every 2 years. This is because brake fluid absorbs moisture which in turn dramatically reduces the fluids boiling point.

By admin|2012-02-13T09:05:01+00:00December 16th, 2011|Ford, Peugeot Citroen, Uncategorized|12 Comments

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