...Lack of performance or whistling noises after a turbocharger replacement? The truth is in the gasket. If you experience power loss or whistling noises immediately after replacing a turbocharger, the new part often comes under suspicion fi rst. The real culprit, however, is often els...
...Technical Messenger A common question when working on air conditioning systems is which air conditioning compressor oil to choose. Different compressor oils are generally used depending on the application, vehicle manufacturer, and refrigerant. That's why the same questions come up time...
...Technical Messenger 07|2021 Unused radiator connections When working with certain radiators, you might stumble upon connections that have no further use in the car you're working on. That's because radiators are often designed to work with a variety of engine and transmission comb...
...Issue No. 1/2015: Turbocharger mounting kits for PSA engines DV6ATED4 and DV6UTED4 www.mahle-aftermarket.com, page 1These two engines differ primarily in the dimensions of the oil sump, the oil intake manifolds of differing lengths, and the oil dipstick holders. There is a specific turbo-...
...Technical MessengerWorkshop InformationIssue no. 7/2016: Foreign object damage in the turbocharger www.mahle-aftermarket.comFigure 1Figure 2 Abbildung 2: Handelsübliches Vakuum-Entlüftungs-Gerät. IMPORTANT! It is crucial that the loose impeller nut be found and removed. The entire in...
...Turbo failure: causes and repair Damage to the turbine is one of the primary reasons behind poor turbo performance, or even complete component failure. Mahle explains how contamination, of some form, is generally responsible, and steps to take after a failed turbo has been replaced....
...The causes of turbocharger damage generally do not lie in the turbocharger itself, but rather in the engine peripherals. If only the turbocharger is replaced and the actual cause of failure is not remedied, then it will inevitably be damaged again. The new turbocharger will automatical...
...WWW.MAHLE-AFTERMARKET.COM After repair work on the valve train, a valve may occasionally break off during operation under unfavorable conditions. This is generally caused by an assembly error: a valve spring installed at an angle.If the valve spring is assembled canted unnoticed, uneven f...
...Technical Messenger mahle-aftermarket.com nHOAT (hybrid organic acid technology) coolants: combining the benefits of IAT and OAT coolants, these use silicates, for example, for corrosion protection, but are enhanced by organic additives. This means that HOAT coolants can basically be...
...Technical Messenger 11 | 2024 Color isn’t everything: topping up with the correct coolant This issue of the MAHLE Technical Messenger is all about choosing the right coolant. Did you know that the color of the coolant is not a reliable way to ensure compatibility? Find out how i...