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    Deep offset box wrenches for strut work?

    This ☝️ Pass through socket on the retaining Nut with the appropriate bit socket holding the strut shaft steady. A ring spanner will do exactly the same job just a few moments slower.
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    What kind of oil do you put in your oiler cans?

    Duck oil in one Plus Gas in the other.
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    OBD2 Fault Codes - Remote or Local

    Hello again. There is an online manual though it doesn’t address this point. One of life’s mysteries - I will shoot Autel an email ( based in China.) Enquiring minds need to know. Regards, Mark
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    OBD2 Fault Codes - Remote or Local

    Thanks Scott. I will try two scans on a different vehicle tomorrow. One marque specific, one global/generic and see if I can pin codes down to each. While I am at it I will also try and find a way of identifying historic as opposed to live faults. Regards for now, Mark
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    OBD2 Fault Codes - Remote or Local

    I thought we had it there but I checked a scan of the same vehicle back in June. It had the same faults though listed as local not remote so I guess that rules it out being generic data?
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    OBD2 Fault Codes - Remote or Local

    That’s really interesting and it had not occurred to me. Yes: without any individual marques paid for and downloaded, the Autel ap200 does have a generic scanner function. If I understand you correctly, you think that a local code is one found in the individual marque software, and a remote...
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    OBD2 Fault Codes - Remote or Local

    Hi. Thanks for your thoughts. The OBD2 reader is an Autel AP200 where you pay for each individual marque. In this case it’s Fiat though I have seen the same with other marques downloaded: VW, Mercedes, Peugeot, Renault, Mini. Therefore I think it’s peculiar to Autel.
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    OBD2 Fault Codes - Remote or Local

    Thanks for your input. I wondered that myself though I don’t think that’s the case as all faults were cleared immediately before the scan. Ie: they are fresh faults.
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    OBD2 Fault Codes - Remote or Local

    A better example
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    OBD2 Fault Codes - Remote or Local

    Hi Guys, Can anyone enlighten me please. Here is an example of some OBD2 faults. ( I fixed the problem which was a lack of turbo boost from a VGN turbocharger causes by a break in the reference live to the turbo boost control valve. What a don’t understand yet is the difference between a...
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    7mm 1/4 bit (why not in most kits)

    Using a difficult to source fastener dissuades the average Joe or his garage from working on his VAG group car thereby allowing the stealership to ram people on maintenance. Some examples that come to mind: 7mm female Hex on caliper sliders. 9mm 12pt tty bolts on flywheels. M8 or M10 ZXN...
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    3m 6503 respirator problem?

    Thanks Randy. That knowledge will undoubtedly come in handy.
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    3m 6503 respirator problem?

    Many thanks Gents. I was basically being too delicate thinking that I was going to break the lugs. I just now followed Motoretro’s instructions and gave it some commitment and it rotatated into place with a click. Thanks for all your help as always. Mark.
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    3m 6503 respirator problem?

    Thank you very much for checking. Truth is I cannot remember. I normally use disposables and I just checked quickly before leaving for work earlier. I am going to try again in a few hours and report back.
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    3m 6503 respirator problem?

    It’s the only way the seem to connect
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    3m 6503 respirator problem?

    Thanks. Mine ended up like this?
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    3m 6503 respirator problem?

    Guys, am I being dense or is there a problem with this 3m half-face mask? The filters have three cut outs for a bayonet fitting. Two are larger than the third so it will only fit one way. One side fits ok the other is sitting at a different angle. Are these filters sided like Left and Right...
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    1-Day GJ ONLY: Nano Ratchet BOGO & Spark plug universals sockets

    Hi. How do we buy your products in the UK?
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    Best long 0' Offset Spanners

    I have had this set for years, along with the offset and similar sized torx. All bought off the bay, though I notice recent UK snap on prices are nuts. Never noticed that doubling up before, but the offset set lacks a 16mm which is annoying as it’s so common on European cars. They are my go-to...
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    Does anyone still make metric 15-degree offset double box wrenches? (pics included)

    Interesting point in regard to a phenomenon that made no sense to me until recently. The cars that I work on are European so it was really convenient picking up, for example a DB end wrench such as 10x13 or 16x18, it then became apparent that there are similar snap on xbm combinations for people...
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