...Technical MessengerIf there are problems with the oil pressure after an oil and filter change in engines of the EA888 series, a missing standpipe is usually responsible.Function of the standpipeA spring-loaded standpipe made of plastic sits in the reception flange of the engine accessory h...
...Technical Messenger 03|2021 Did your Visco® fan or clutch get damaged during transport? Before installing Visco® fans and clutches, it is essential to check if the components have been damaged in transit. Visco® clutch housings contain a reservoir chamber that is filled with a prede...
...Technical MessengerFinding out the correct oil quantity is absolutely key to avoiding consequential damage when replacing an air conditioning compressor. Always flush the refrigerant circuit As a general rule, the refrigerant circuit must always be flushed if an air conditioning compressor...
...Technical MessengerBefore installing Visco® fans and clutches, it is es-sential to ensure that the components have been properly stored and transported. There are two types of radiator fan: fans with an electric motor and Visco® fans driven directly from the internal combustion engine...
...Leaks in the cooling circuit Mahle Technical Messenger 02|2021 Leaks in the cooling circuit After replacing key components of a car's cooling circuit, mechanics often face apparent leaks. What at first seems to be a malfunctioning component, is often caused by broken seals that were...
...Technical Messenger 01|2021 Replacing switchable coolant pump CP 623 000P Since 2012, the EA 288-series 1.6 TDI and 2.0 TDI engines were fitted with switchable coolant pumps. To prevent the engine from possibly overheating in case of a mechanical malfunction, you can replace the controlle...
...Mahle Technical Messenger Leaks or coolant loss may occasionally be observed after repair work or corrective maintenance on the engine's cooling circuit. Yet they are seldom caused by the replacement component. Leaks are one of the most common complaints following the replacement of a c...
...Thermal problems after a thermostat change #experts #technicalmessenger #technicalexpertsTechnical Messenger 06|2016 Thermal problems after a thermostat change This episode of the Technical Messenger is about possible thermal problems after a thermostat change: Often, the cooling circu...
...#mahle #technicalmessenger #technicalservicesTechnical Messenger - Additional connection on MAN radiators Certain MAHLE radiators have been specially equipped with an additional connection on the expansion tank for vehicles produced to meet the Euro 6 emission standard. These radiators ar...
...Technical MessengerWhen replacing the coolant pump in EA 288-series 1.6 TDI and 2.0 TDI engines, various pump types can be installed. Starting in 2012, these engines were fitted with switchable coolant pumps during construction. To warm up the engine even faster, a shroud slides over the...