...Technical Messenger mahle-aftermarket.com very large lateral bending moment in the upper area of the valve shaft. Due to the recurring bending load, the valve tears off, falls into the combustion chamber, and is severely deformed by the piston and cylinder head.Typical damage scenari...
...Technical Messenger mahle-aftermarket.com Before installation One of the most important tasks before installing any air conditioning compressor is determining the correct oil quantity and adjusting it accordingly (see TM 03/2020). This also applies to compressors that have been filled...
...Technical Messenger 08 | 2024 Suspected leaky fuel filter elements Sometimes, what seems to be a leaky fuel filter elements is not a defective part but a consequence of incorrect installation. There are certain things to keep in mind, when you replace elements of the fuel filters KX 178 D...
...Mahle Technical Messenger 08/2024 mahle-aftermarket.com How to avoid leaksThese points are essential when replacing the above mentioned fuel filter elements: nThe housing cover and associated sealing ring may only be levered off at the intended point (see Figure 1). nSuitable tools shoul...
...Mahle Transmission oil services are not just becoming more and more popular among car enthusiasts but are making their way into regular service routines. Properly performed transmission oil services remove contamination and abrasion particles from right inside the transmission, which can...
...Technical Messenger mahle-aftermarket.com Why perform transmission oil flushing?Transmission oil flushing removes contamination and abrasion particles from right inside the transmission, which can improve shifting behavior, reduce wear, and prolong the service life of the transmission. I...
...Technical Messenger 06 | 2024 Impact of the graphite coating on the diameter of steel pistons To enhance the bedding-in behavior, MAHLE steel pistons are always equipped with a graphite coating. During the initial wear-in period, the piston skirt coating adjusts to the cylinder diameter...
...Mahle Technical Messenger 5 2024 Optimized Oil Filter Insert Three technical enhancements make the OX 1075D oil filter insert even better and easier to install. Our aim is to continue to develop the existing products in our range. For example, our tried-and-tested OX 1075D oil filter...
...Technical Messenger 04 | 2024 Function, storage, and testing of electronic Visco® fans and clutches Function, storage, and testing of electronic Viscous fans and clutches Visco® fans and clutches utilize fluid to transmit power to the fan's drive shaft without any wear. Depending on...
...Mahle Technical Messenger 2 2024 mahle-aftermarket.com Issue no. 04/2024 Function, storage, and testing of electronic Visco fans and clutches Function, storage, and testing of electronic Visco® fans and clutches When working with electronic Visco® fans and clutches, a few speci...