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27May
Air Filter Replacement Oldham Royton
Air Filter Replacement Oldham Royton
When you are driving your car through the quiet countryside or challenging it against the bustle of Oldham, Manchester, car filters are important to your car and crucial components that shouldn’t be neglected. Driving kicks up irritating and potentially dangerous airborne particles. These can harm the occupants of the vehicle and also the engine itself. Forgetting to change the Air Filter or neglecting them can cause serious damage. While all of the filters are pretty self-explanatory, it’s...
17May
Water Pump Repairs in Oldham Royton Lansdowne Motors
Water Pump Repairs in Oldham Royton at Lansdowne Motors.
In order for your car to run cool on those hot summer days, your engine needs to have a consistent flow of coolant supplied from the radiator throughout the engine. The water pump is the primary component responsible for maintaining this flow. When it works properly, your car will maintain a consistent operating temperature, run smoothly, and take you anywhere you need to travel. When the water pump fails or is beginning to wear...
12May
Pre-Mot Becomes Standard in Oldham Garages
Why Getting A Pre-MOT Check For Your Car Could Become Standard Practice in Oldham Garages
Stricter MOT rules introduced in May 2018 are already causing problems for motorists – so could more drivers opt for pre-MOT checks to ensure they pass first time? Stricter MOT rules introduced in May 2018 are already causing problems for motorists – including leaving some stranded until they can get major issues fixed on their vehicle. The problem has arisen because a new ‘dangerous’ fault category has been...
07May
Wheel Bearing Replacement Oldham Chadderton
Wheel Bearing Replacement Oldham Chadderton
How to diagnose a worn out wheel bearing
The wheel bearing’s two primary functions include ensuring the wheel rolls along the road and supporting the weight of the vehicle. If you’re lucky, wheel bearings can last up to 150,000 miles. However, once your car has over 75,000 miles, the wheel bearings could start acting up at any time. The hub that encapsulates and carries the bearing is connected to the spindle, which is attached to the rest of your...
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,...
18Apr
What Is A Diesel Particulate Filter? TerraClean
Diesel Particulate Filters TerraClean
A diesel particulate filter (or DPF) is a device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine. Diesel particulates result from the incomplete combustion of diesel fuel which produces soot (black carbon) particles. These particles include tiny nanoparticles — smaller than a thousandth of a millimeter. Soot and other particles from diesel engines worsen the particulate matter pollution in the air and are harmful to health. New particulate filters can capture from...
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