...Mechanic's Tale A 2017 Mercedes E220 CDi was recovered and dropped at our garage, Clarke's Garage in Annagharnet, Co. Cavan. The owner of the Mercedes had driven a short distance to Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, where she had been out shopping. After her first stop, the engine started up without...
...Meyle 50 February/March 2025 AUTOBIZ TECHTIP - MEYLE Water pump quality depends upon the use of high grade components. These \ ensure competent repair, and satisfied customers. However, even the best selection of materials cannot prevent premature water pump damage caused by ign...
...Additives can be harmful to AC lubricants46 February/March 2025 AUTOBIZ T he thin oil film between pistons and cylinders ensures their smooth operation, and proper refrigerant sealing. Furthermore, the lubricant works as a cooling agent, extracting heat from the compressor and pr...
...40 February/March 2025 AUTOBIZ W ith the vehicle on the lift, open the bonnet, remove the engine cover, air filter assembly, disconnect the battery terminals, remove the battery, the engine control unit from its bracket and then the battery carrier. Unclip the wiring looms as re...
...Technical Messenger mahle-aftermarket.com Whether the coolant flows vertically (downdraft) or horizontally (crossflow) has no impact on the effectiveness of the cooling.Advantages of mechanically joined radiatorsDue to the smaller distance between the cooling fins, mechanically joined radi...
...Tensioner Assembly for Auxiliary Drive Belt Function Attached to the starter-generator, this tensioner assembly is an integral component of the ISG (idle, stop, and go) system on the vehicles listed. The ISG system is designed to lower emissions and improve fuel economy by switching the...
...Mahle Technical Messenger Issue no. 01/2025 mahle-aftermarket.com breakage of the rotor shaft (see Fig. 2). Coked residue in the oil return line leading to the oil pan is a clear indication of this damage scenario (see Fig. 3). If a vehicle does not deliver full power even after a new...
...Blue Print ProTip www.blue-print.comwww.blue-print.com EN Ferdinand Bilstein GmbH + Co. KG Wilhelmstr. 47 | 58256 Ennepetal | Germany | Tel. +49 2333 911-0 | www.bilsteingroup.comPRO TIPS Technical data can be subject to change Problem Uneven tyre wear and inconsistent vehicle handlin...
...Technical data can be subject to change EN Coolant Expansion Tank Problem Coolant loss and engine misfiring but only when the engine is at operating temperature and under load. Engine management lamp illuminated. Cause Due to thermal stress and engine drive cycles with dramatic changes in...
...As winter arrives so does the onslaught of battery-related issues. Many vehicle systems heavily rely on a healthy electrical supply. This begins with a healthy battery and charging system. Many workshops, do not carry out a complete battery health check, during routine maintenance. The fi...