The rubber seals on your air conditioning pipes don't last for ever, especially when you don't use it regularly. The seals dry up and the gas escapes leaving you with no air-con. It is possible to refill it DIY style using a can from Halfords or a similar motor factors.
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450 Brake Shoe Change
Although the rear brake shoes only do about 15% of the braking, the friction material wears down. Eventually they will need changing.
Suprex Oil Filter Change
How to find and replace the oil filter in your 600, 700 and diesel fortwo 450 and the 700 Roadster
451 Service Schedule
How often does a smart fortwo 451 need to be serviced?
Servicing The 451 Clutch Actuator
The clutch actuator on the 451 is better than the previous model when it comes to being sealed but they do still have issues.
54bhp CDI Air Filter Change
Changing the air filter on the 54bhp version of the diesel 451 is unlike the other models.
45bhp CDI Air Filter Change
Working on the diesel engine is one of the dirtiest jobs you can do. Changing the air filter is just as messy on the 45bhp version.
The American Oil Change Myth
In many ways , Europe is behind America. We get many of their fads, stars and TV programs years after them.
On the flip side, America is behind Europe in many ways too. They have giant cars with silly sized engines, the country as a whole takes itself too seriously and many of them are stuck in their ways. Excessive oil services is one of those things they just can't let go of.
Foam Filter Cleaning
Instead of fitting a new paper filter, many people choose to fit a reusable foam filter. Here is how to correctly clean it.
Servicing A 54BHP CDI 451
The servicing of the 54bhp diesel 451 is very similar to servicing all diesel smarts. Glow plug change Air filter change Oil filter change Cabin filter change Oil change The Important Difference The main change is to the last point on the list, oil change. Although it...
Roadster Fuel Filter
Where the fuel filter is on a Roadster and how to change it.
Forfour Fuel Filter
Forfour With A Petrol Engine None of the petrol engined Forfours have a fuel filter that can be changed during a service. 1.1 Petrol - No fuel filter 1.3 Petrol - No fuel filter 1.5 Petrol - No fuel filter 1.5 Brabus - No fuel filter The fuel filter is part of the...
451 Fuel Filter
451 Petrol Engine None of the petrol engined smart fortwo 451 have a replaceable fuel filter. 999cc petrol non turbo - no replaceable fuel filter 999cc petrol non turbo MHD - no replaceable fuel filter 999cc petrol turbo - no replaceable fuel filter The fuel filter is...
Rear Brake Adjustment
How to adjust the rear brake shoes
Soft Top Servicing
How to look after your soft top roof.
Coolant Vacuum Filling
How to fill your drained engine with coolant with no air locks
AC Drier Insert Removal
The oil in the AC refrigerant absorbs moisture which isn't good for the AC system. The moisture will combine with the refrigerant to form hydrochloric acid. Not good for metal. They recommend that you change it every 3 years or every time the system is emptied and...
453 Air Filter Change
This is the engine of the 453. The airbox is over on the left. Look down the back of the airbox... ...and you'll see 2 Torx25 screws. Remove them. You can use a 7mm socket to undo the hose clip that holds the pipe to the airbox lid. Disconnecting this pipe will allow...
Slow Window Fix
Slow Electric Windows If your windows aren't going up very quickly, stop or need a hand to lift, it's probably not the motor. The glass has to be held securely to stop movement when driving and stop water ingress. But it needs to be loose enough for the window to...
Roadster Brake Pad Change
Special Tools There will always be someone on a forum somewhere claiming that you need a pentagon (5 sided) socket when doing the pads or changing the discs. They are talking out of their bum. The pentagon bolt is the hinge pin that you rotate the calliper piston...