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Contitech give advice on belt-in-oil drive systems

|Date: November 18, 2025

Contitech give advice on belt-in-oil drive systems

Contitech provides readers of PMM with some background advice for working on belt-in-oil drive systems. W ...

Contitech provides readers of PMM with some background advice for working on belt-in-oil drive systems. With belt-in-oil technology, the timing belt for driving the timing gear runs in its own oil bat ...

November 18, 2025
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Dayco explains how it developed the oil pump belt

|Date: November 17, 2025

Dayco explains how it developed the oil pump belt

Although some might question the validity of the belt-in-oil concept, several VMs, including Ford, PSA an ...

Although some might question the validity of the belt-in-oil concept, several VMs, including Ford, PSA and VAG, have embraced the technology, but why? Here, Dayco explains how it developed the oil pum ...

November 17, 2025
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5 wire wide band oxygen sensors

|Date: November 14, 2025

5 wire wide band oxygen sensors

Febi explains the science behind oxygen sensors. 5 wire wide band oxygen sensors are used on many engine ...

Febi explains the science behind oxygen sensors. 5 wire wide band oxygen sensors are used on many engine control systems including diesels and direct injection petrol engines. They are designed to mea ...

November 14, 2025
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Mann+Hummel explain filter media

|Date: November 13, 2025

Mann+Hummel explain filter media

Mann+Hummel explains why filter media, that is the material a filter is made from, is the heartbeat of a ...

Mann+Hummel explains why filter media, that is the material a filter is made from, is the heartbeat of a filter, and why all media is not equal. Afilter is a filter, right? Whether it’s air, oil, fuel ...

November 13, 2025
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The importance of MAF sensors

|Date: October 16, 2025

The importance of MAF sensors

Valeo discusses the role air mass flow meters, or MAF sensors, play in enabling engines to run at peak ef ...

Valeo discusses the role air mass flow meters, or MAF sensors, play in enabling engines to run at peak efficiency. Precision in Air-Fuel Management Modern internal combustion engines rely on accurate ...

October 16, 2025
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Autowave remote key programming guide

|Date: October 15, 2025

Autowave remote key programming guide

Autowave guides readers of PMM through the remote reprogramming process for the Nissen Navara’s keys. The ...

Autowave guides readers of PMM through the remote reprogramming process for the Nissen Navara’s keys. These comprehensive instructions have been produced to help professionals maximise the use of thei ...

October 15, 2025
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Solving the Mazda 6 Estate headlight issues

|Date: October 14, 2025

Solving the Mazda 6 Estate headlight issues

The team at the ALLDATA Info Centre has recently solved an issue affecting a Mazda 6 Estate. Problem A pe ...

The team at the ALLDATA Info Centre has recently solved an issue affecting a Mazda 6 Estate. Problem A persistent headlight issue plagued a 2013 Mazda 6 Estate, frustrating both the vehicle owner and ...

October 14, 2025
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How to reduce car noise and vibration

|Date: October 13, 2025

How to reduce car noise and vibration

The reduction of noise, vibration and harshness has become a technology in itself. Vehicle manufacturers ...

The reduction of noise, vibration and harshness has become a technology in itself. Vehicle manufacturers strive to refine their vehicles with insulators and vibration countermeasures to reduce these c ...

October 13, 2025
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Bilstein’s EV shock absorbers for Mercedes

|Date: October 10, 2025

Bilstein’s EV shock absorbers for Mercedes

Bilstein shock absorbers for Mercedes-Benz EQS and EQE are now available in the aftermarket. Bilstein is ...

Bilstein shock absorbers for Mercedes-Benz EQS and EQE are now available in the aftermarket. Bilstein is bringing OEM quality shock absorbers for fully electric luxury class models from Mercedes-Benz ...

October 10, 2025
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How to troubleshoot a Mini with a misfire issue

|Date: September 13, 2025

How to troubleshoot a Mini with a misfire issue

Ed Cockill from Uckfield Motor Services reviewed the Kane Five Gas Analyser for the PMM Youtube channel. ...

Ed Cockill from Uckfield Motor Services reviewed the Kane Five Gas Analyser for the PMM Youtube channel. Fault diagnosis 1. We’ve got a Mini in with a misfire problem. Let’s start by plugging the prob ...

September 13, 2025
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Benefits and drawbacks of a dual-clutch transmission

|Date: September 12, 2025

Benefits and drawbacks of a dual-clutch transmission

Network Vehicle Solutions gives readers of PMM a brief rundown of the benefits and drawbacks of a dual-cl ...

Network Vehicle Solutions gives readers of PMM a brief rundown of the benefits and drawbacks of a dual-clutch transmission. A dual-clutch transmission (DCT) is an advanced type of automated transmissi ...

September 12, 2025
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Tightening wheels safely with febi

|Date: September 11, 2025

Tightening wheels safely with febi

Although it may appear to be a relatively simple task, tightening wheel bolts often in fact causes headac ...

Although it may appear to be a relatively simple task, tightening wheel bolts often in fact causes headaches and unwanted problems. Febi explores the science behind tightening and offers its best prac ...

September 11, 2025
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Stay ahead with thermal management

|Date: September 10, 2025

Stay ahead with thermal management

Valeo is keeping professional workshops ahead of the game when it comes to thermal management. The compre ...

Valeo is keeping professional workshops ahead of the game when it comes to thermal management. The compressor is responsible for circulating refrigerant through the air conditioning system. It compres ...

September 10, 2025
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ALLDATA solves vehicle problems for garages

|Date: September 09, 2025

ALLDATA solves vehicle problems for garages

The team at the ALLDATA Info Centre has recently solved two vehicle problems for garages. Problem 1 – For ...

The team at the ALLDATA Info Centre has recently solved two vehicle problems for garages. Problem 1 – Ford Transit Connect During ALLDATA’s recent Repair Excellence Event at Shaikly Motor Company Limi ...

September 09, 2025
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BorgWarner stresses the importance of OE parts

|Date: September 08, 2025

BorgWarner stresses the importance of OE parts

BorgWarner is stressing the importance of OE parts for the aftermarket. If you want your car to run well ...

BorgWarner is stressing the importance of OE parts for the aftermarket. If you want your car to run well and last longer, the quality of the parts matters. BorgWarner, a leader in vehicle technology, ...

September 08, 2025
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