So maybe your Kia Sportage has logged a cam sensor fault or has become very noisy, you might want to check out our latest video. The timing chain snapped and caused a very big and expensive repair.  Why not check it out! Maybe you Hyundai has started to rattle, become noisy. You might want to watch this and get it resolved before it’s too late. 

 It’s been a long time since I created a post on this blog, I almost forgot about it. What with being busy creating videos and trying to grow the YouTube channel how2fixit   Well things are going really well, over 5000 subscribers and more than 350 videos. It has become a great resource of information and help for diy enthusiasts and professionals too! How2fixit now has a Linktree page with links being added all the time where you can find places to purchase much needed parts, and even a website that if you’re not comfortable doing the job yourself you can find a garage close to you that will. Its called bookmygarage  why not give it go and let me know how you get On. 

f you own a car with the PSA 1.2 Puretech Engine then this post is for you.  This engine is fitted to many vehicles including   Ford, Peugeot, Citroen, and Vauxhall’s  It has come apparent that these engines fault at about 40k miles.  The symptoms. 1. Upon almost first few accelerations from setting off the engine light comes on.  2. The vehicle odometer near 40k or multiples of.  3. Flagging fault P15A8 on diagnostic tool. This is a oil pressure fault   The problem.  This engine although a good engine with some fantastic technology built in has a timing belt that is inside the engine.  This may have seemed a good idea to the designers but it deteriorates in the engine oil, flaking off and clogs and blocking the oil pick up. If left could end up in major engine failure.  The solution.  Quite simple really, remove sump (easy task) check and clean oil pick up. Then change cambelt. Quite a Job.  If you want to see how to diagnose ...

 How2fixit has just hit a new milestone, 1000 subscribers.  It’s been some time since I wrote a post. So thought I would make an update.  Got some really good content now. Over 100 videos/tutorials.  One of the latest series is covering a common fault with the PSA Puretech 1.2 engine. This is fitted to loads of vehicles including many ford, Peugeot, Citroen and some vauxhall cars.  https://m.youtube.com/c/how2fixit1/videos Please feel free to take a look 

 So your cars broke down and/or you need parts fast to get your car back on the road. There are many places you could go. But sometimes it can be a mind field.  You could by from eBay or Amazon. Sure you might be able to get parts cheap but sometimes quality isn’t what you would expect or they send you the wrong part.  This causes you even more problems. You could by from a reputable parts supplier such as Euro Car Parts. These allow you to enter your registration and give you a option of budget and premium car parts. With the added bonus of collection from a local store and fast delivery.  And like all other marketplaces you can purchase tools and consumables, basically anything for your car. 

 With over 50 videos concentrating on service light/spanner reset procedures. How to fix is becoming a one stop you tube channel with simple step by step video shorts where the use of diagnostic equipment isn’t required. Currently there are over 360 subscribers and counting. Please like share and subscribe but first see for yourself. How to fix it service resets.  

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