17Jul
16Jul
Terraclean DPF Cleaning Hollinwood Failsworth Middleton
Terraclean DPF Cleaning Hollinwood Failsworth Middleton
Terraclean DPF: A diesel particulate filter (DPF) is a device which sits within a vehicle’s exhaust system and is designed to “capture” soot/diesel particles to reduce harmful emissions into our towns and cities. It became legal for vehicle manufacturers (VMs) to fit DPFs to all vehicles when “Euro 5” emissions standards came into force in 2009, although many VMs did fit them prior to 2009. DPFs self-clean through a process called “regeneration”, this happens...
28Apr
Keeping Healthy Car Air Conditioning in Oldham
Keeping Healthy Car Air Conditioning in Oldham
As summer is approaching we should all consider keeping our car’s air conditioning healthy. It is so important that it is in good condition for the heat of an English summer, not only for your comfort but also for your health. Today we’re also going to have a look at what consists in a good air conditioning service.Car Air Conditioning Service
A regular car air conditioner service or regas will help to ensure optimum passenger comfort,...
23Apr
What Are The Changes To The MOT 2018?
What Are The Changes To The MOT 2018?
The Government is stepping up its efforts to reduce the environmental impact of the vehicles we drive every day – and it’s doing this by making its MOT 2018 tests even more stringent and difficult to pass. As a driver, it’s important to understand what changes are being made so you don’t receive a shock when test time rolls around. 1. Diesel emissions The most significant area for diesel car owners is stricter rules on...
14Apr
Fuel Filter Servicing Oldham Chadderton Royton
Fuel Filter Servicing Oldham Chadderton Royton
At Lansdowne Motors we consider the fuel filter an important component of the fuel delivery system of your vehicle. The fuel filter makes the fuel delivery system of your vehicle efficient and is important in achieving optimal performance of the engine. However, this filter accumulates dirt over a period of time and fails to work well, which can lead to failure of the vehicle. Therefore, it's important to replace the filter to ensure optimal...
06Apr
May 2018 MOT Changes Manchester Oldham Royton
May 2018 MOT Changes Manchester Oldham Royton
Here at Lansdowne Motors we have now all been advised on all changes of what will be tested when your car comes in for an MOT1. Overview
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has produced a new inspection manual (class 3, 4, 5 and 7 vehicles) because of changes to the MOT test which will be introduced on 20 May 2018.2. What you need to know
You must use the new manual from 20 May 2018....
28Mar
Brake Disc Replacement Oldham Chadderton Royton
Brake Disc Replacement Oldham Chadderton Royton
Discs are usually damaged in one of four ways: scarring, cracking, warping or excessive rusting. Service shops will sometimes respond to any disc problem by changing out the discs entirely, This is done mainly where the cost of a new disc may actually be lower than the cost of labour to resurface the old disc. Mechanically this is unnecessary unless the discs have reached manufacturer's minimum recommended thickness, which would make it unsafe to use...
24Mar
Tyre Replacement Oldham Royton Chadderton
Tyre Replacement Oldham Royton Chadderton
Lansdowne Motors take car safety to the next level regarding tyre replacement. Tyres will always be inspected on any service we carry out and reported back to the owner of the vehicle. Tyre treads are designed to give good grip on wet roads but this generally decreases as a tyre’s tread pattern wears down or as the depth of water increases. Drivers should take this into consideration and reduce their speed accordingly in wet conditions The legal minimum...
17Mar
Head Gasket Replacement Oldham Royton Chadderton
Head Gasket Replacement Oldham Royton Chadderton
A head gasket is a gasket that sits between the engine block and cylinder head(s) in an internal combustion engine. Its purpose is to seal the cylinders to ensure maximum compression and avoid leakage of coolant or engine oil into the cylinders; as such, it is the most critical sealing application in any engine, and, as part of the combustion chamber, it shares the same strength requirements as other combustion chamber components. Types Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) –...
09Mar