...Mahle Technical Messenger Issue no. 04/2023 Installation notes for the oil filter insert OX 1141D There is a risk of inadequate lubrication if the O-rings are mounted incorrectly. The oil filter insert OX 1141D is supplied with all required sealing rings. However, if they are not mou...
...Technical Messenger 03|2023 Instructions for fitting piston rings When not fitted correctly, piston rings can cause serious damage to a vehicle's engine. That's why it's crucial to keep the following steps in mind: - Make sure you have the correct piston ring set for your pi...
...Nissens Experts - Condenser diagnostics The condenser is the central air conditioning system's heat exchanger. Just next to a compressor, it is one of the critical parts of the AC system and, at the same time, a very fragile one. This seemingly simple aluminum part has a massive impac...
...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...
...MW X3 - Electronic EGR valve installation It is important that the valve is powered into the energised position to prevent contact when fitting Only four months out of warranty, and with less than 20,000Km on the clock, the owner of this X3 2.0 diesel was not too happy that the engine...
...With under 25,000Km on the clock, the owner was none too pleased that his regularly serviced 2016 VW Caddy was suffering with a pronounced misfire. After a similar problem only six months earlier, the fault was diagnosed as a faulty injector. The garage, at that time, had replaced the i...
...Nissan Qashqai - Summer problem Pressure testing proved all was good before the system was re-charged With an improvement of the weather, I always see an increase in the number of drivers who suddenly realised that the air conditioning isn’t working, or isn’t working well. Many own...
...Just one coat…Blinding a Mercedes radar unit As vehicles have progressed, more and more systems designed to assist the driver have been developed. These have improved vehicle safety, and have provided benefits to the overall driver experience. But these systems have come with some com...
...Modern cyber security and dealing with Secure Gateway Modules As vehicles have more security sensitive systems incorporated into them, manufacturers have started to implement systems to secure them against unwanted access. Since around 2018, the Fiat Lancia Chrysler group introduced a S...
...LuK Clutch Academy Iveco Daily pull type REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch in a 2014 Iveco Daily 35C17 that has covered 56,000 miles and had been recovered with no drive. The scheduled time for the repair is 4.20 hours and with no specialist equipment required, this makes a...