...24 Apr Mahle Technical Messenger Issue no. 05/2023 Polymerization of refrigerant R1234yf Polymerization of the refrigerant R1234yf can lead to the total failure of the A/C service unit. In isolated cases, polymerization may occur when A/C service units are filled with the refrige...
...Mahle Technical Messenger Issue no. 03/2023 Instructions for fitting piston rings Incorrectly fitted piston rings can give rise to several types of damage. When fitting piston rings on new pistons, the following steps need to be taken to achieve optimal results and to avoid damaging...
...Technical Messenger 02|2023 Characteristic features of electric air conditioning compressors When servicing and replacing electric air conditioning compressors, there are several peculiarities to keep in mind. Contrary to conventional compressors, the electric motor for the drive comes in...
...Characteristic features of electric air conditioning compressors Please pay special attention to the following points when servicing and replacing electric air conditioning compressors. Air conditioning compressors for electric and hybrid vehicles Air conditioning compressors for el...
...To protect piston pins against axial movement during operation, circlips are fitted in most combustion engines. New circlips must be fitted during reassembly if a piston with a floating pin is repaired or replaced. Always double-check to ensure you’re installing replacement circlips...
...Risk of confusion over air conditioning compressor safety valvesMAHLE When adjusting the il quantity in a new a/c compressor, make sure to differentiate between the safety valve and the drain plug. Although both can be mixed up visually, they serve entirely different purposes. Mahle Te...
...When fitting a new EGR cooler on an engine, there are several essential steps to keep in mind. One of the most common mistakes is tightening the assembly screws of the EGR cooler entirely at random. To prevent exhaust gas coolers with flexible pipes from being under tension, make sure to t...
...Installation note for piston pin circlips Various types of piston pin circlips are available, which are fitted in different ways. To protect piston pins against axial movement during operation, circlips are fitted in most combustion engines. In such cases, the piston pin still has lim...
...Risk of confusion over air conditioning compressor safety valves Occasionally, when adjusting the oil quantity in a new air conditioning compressor, the safety valve is mistaken for the drain plug. If an air conditioning compressor is replaced, it’s almost always necessary to adjus...
...Causes of overload protection tripping in air conditioning compressors When an A/C compressor's overload protection is triggered without any mechanical damage occurring, there are common suspects you should look for. In addition to severe speed fluctuations, excessive engine torque, o...