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A deep dive into magnetic ride systems

|Date: March 22, 2023

A deep dive into magnetic ride systems

Arnott Europe takes a deeper look at magnetic ride systems, which provide damping for shock absorbers to ...

Arnott Europe takes a deeper look at magnetic ride systems, which provide damping for shock absorbers to ensure a smooth ride for drivers. Automotive magnetic ride systems are quite unique compared to ...

March 22, 2023
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Liqui Moly solves diesel bug fault

|Date: February 23, 2023

Liqui Moly solves diesel bug fault

In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. This ...

In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. This month it looks at a diesel bug. Problem: Diesel bug Solution: Liqui Moly Anti-Bacterial Diesel ...

February 23, 2023
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How to avoid car battery replacement

|Date: February 22, 2023

How to avoid car battery replacement

GS Yuasa explains how motorists can avoid the expense of a replacement car battery as the cost of living ...

GS Yuasa explains how motorists can avoid the expense of a replacement car battery as the cost of living rises. Battery replacement has always been stressful, but as the cost-of- living crisis continu ...

February 22, 2023
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MAHLE offers spin-on oil filters advice

|Date: February 21, 2023

MAHLE offers spin-on oil filters advice

MAHLE says that hands are the best tools when replacing spin-on oil filters, warning against the use of t ...

MAHLE says that hands are the best tools when replacing spin-on oil filters, warning against the use of tools. MAHLE Aftermarket UK has reminded technicians of the importance and benefits of correctly ...

February 21, 2023
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How to change fluid in Volkswagen DSG

|Date: February 20, 2023

How to change fluid in Volkswagen DSG

In this latest article, technical experts from OESAA members, Delphi Technologies and Laser Tools, have t ...

In this latest article, technical experts from OESAA members, Delphi Technologies and Laser Tools, have teamed up to offer a guide to technicians changing the fluid in a Volkswagen DSG triple-clutch g ...

February 20, 2023
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Knowing the importance of routine servicing

|Date: February 17, 2023

Knowing the importance of routine servicing

FIL Filter shares its top tips on how to reduce the cost of living with routine servicing. As the UK face ...

FIL Filter shares its top tips on how to reduce the cost of living with routine servicing. As the UK faces a cost-of-living crisis, efficiency in the household has become top priority. Make sure your ...

February 17, 2023
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How to resolve timing belt teeth issues

|Date: February 16, 2023

How to resolve timing belt teeth issues

Continental explains to the PMM auidence why the teeth on timing belts in certain engines are prone to da ...

Continental explains to the PMM auidence why the teeth on timing belts in certain engines are prone to damage and what you can do to solve the problem. Various diesel engines are affected by this prob ...

February 16, 2023
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How to replace a clutch on a Ford Transit

|Date: February 15, 2023

How to replace a clutch on a Ford Transit

Blue Print provides the PMM audience with a comprehensive guide on how to replace the clutch on a Ford Tr ...

Blue Print provides the PMM audience with a comprehensive guide on how to replace the clutch on a Ford Transit. Vehicle Information Make: Ford Model: Transit Year: 2002 Engine: 2.4 TDCi, diesel Transm ...

February 15, 2023
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How to fix a Ford Focus with intermittent starting

|Date: February 14, 2023

How to fix a Ford Focus with intermittent starting

PMM’s diagnostics expert Andy Horwat gets to the bottom of why a customer’s Ford was intermittently start ...

PMM’s diagnostics expert Andy Horwat gets to the bottom of why a customer’s Ford was intermittently starting. A lady phoned me up recently about her 1.6l petrol Ford Focus on a 57 plate. She explained ...

February 14, 2023
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Liqui Moly investigates leaking radiators

|Date: January 25, 2023

Liqui Moly investigates leaking radiators

In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. This ...

In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. This month it takes a look at leaking radiators. Problem: Leaking radiators Solution: Liqui Moly Ra ...

January 25, 2023
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The importance of bedding brakes

|Date: January 24, 2023

The importance of bedding brakes

Braking solutions provider, Juratek informs the PMM audience about the importance of bedding brakes to en ...

Braking solutions provider, Juratek informs the PMM audience about the importance of bedding brakes to ensure they work safely. The brake pad is half the friction couple, with the brake disc being the ...

January 24, 2023
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Carwood provides oil contamination advice

|Date: January 23, 2023

Carwood provides oil contamination advice

In this article, Carwood, a leading OE-approved turbo remanufacturer and technical service provider, give ...

In this article, Carwood, a leading OE-approved turbo remanufacturer and technical service provider, gives some best practice advice on oil contamination, one of the most common causes of turbo failur ...

January 23, 2023
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How to install an electric power steering rack

|Date: January 20, 2023

How to install an electric power steering rack

Complete Steering offers its advice to the PMM audience tasked with installing an EPS steering rack. When ...

Complete Steering offers its advice to the PMM audience tasked with installing an EPS steering rack. When installing a remanufactured EPS steering rack, the first and most important thing to do is to ...

January 20, 2023
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How to replace timing belt on a Citroën C4

|Date: January 19, 2023

How to replace timing belt on a Citroën C4

In this month’s INA Belt Focus, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the timing belt, coolant pump and au ...

In this month’s INA Belt Focus, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the timing belt, coolant pump and auxiliary drive belt kit on a 2012 1.6 litre HDI Citroën C4 Grand Picasso that has covered more t ...

January 19, 2023
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How to replace clutch on a Peugeot 207 Sport

|Date: January 18, 2023

How to replace clutch on a Peugeot 207 Sport

This month, Valeo Technical Trainer Stewart Lynch replaced the clutch on a Peugeot 207 Sport fitted with ...

This month, Valeo Technical Trainer Stewart Lynch replaced the clutch on a Peugeot 207 Sport fitted with a 1.4 four cylinder petrol engine that has covered just over 59,000 miles. This little sports h ...

January 18, 2023
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