Professional Motor Mechanic

Technology changes with thermal management

|Date: June 20, 2023

Technology changes with thermal management

Febi explores what technological changes are occurring within the thermal management system and gives adv ...

Febi explores what technological changes are occurring within the thermal management system and gives advice to workshops on maintaining these systems. For many decades, 99.9 per cent of internal comb ...

June 20, 2023
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How to solve common water pump faults

|Date: June 09, 2023

How to solve common water pump faults

Febi explores some common water pump faults across a range of makes and models. Models Various Audi, SEAT ...

Febi explores some common water pump faults across a range of makes and models. Models Various Audi, SEAT, Škoda and Volkswagen models with 1.6 & 2.0 TDi engines. Fault The engine is overheating, ...

June 09, 2023
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Important factors surrounding water pumps

|Date: March 27, 2023

Important factors surrounding water pumps

MS Motorservice outlines some important things you need to know about water pumps and some common issues ...

MS Motorservice outlines some important things you need to know about water pumps and some common issues you might come across when working on them. High temperatures occur in the engine during combus ...

March 27, 2023
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The causes behind cooling system bleeding issue

|Date: March 24, 2023

The causes behind cooling system bleeding issue

Contitech looks into the causes behind the cooling system not being able to be bled properly on vehicles ...

Contitech looks into the causes behind the cooling system not being able to be bled properly on vehicles with an electrically/pneumatically controlled water pump, including Audis, Seats, Skodas and VW ...

March 24, 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 air conditioning servicing

|Date: May 10, 2022

The importance of air conditioning servicing

Here, Nissens stresses the importance of servicing the air conditioning system. To provide customers with ...

Here, Nissens stresses the importance of servicing the air conditioning system. To provide customers with the level of service they rightfully expect of a competent workshop requires the vehicle’s air ...

May 10, 2022
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Common issues relating to the cooling system

|Date: March 24, 2022

Common issues relating to the cooling system

Gates advises technicians on some common issues related to the cooling system in vehicles. Although not a ...

Gates advises technicians on some common issues related to the cooling system in vehicles. Although not a supplier of coolant, it’s clear that the performance of the cooling system components that Gat ...

March 24, 2022
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Why A/C servicing will be in hot demand

|Date: May 11, 2021

Why A/C servicing will be in hot demand

The effects of lockdown and warmer months mean air conditioning (A/C) servicing could soon be in hot dema ...

The effects of lockdown and warmer months mean air conditioning (A/C) servicing could soon be in hot demand. Delphi Technologies’ technical advice will help technicians keep their cool in the rush. Lo ...

May 11, 2021
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Why PAG and universal oils shouldn’t be mixed

|Date: May 06, 2021

Why PAG and universal oils shouldn’t be mixed

Nissens, the automotive thermal systems expert, explains why technicians should avoid mixing PAG with uni ...

Nissens, the automotive thermal systems expert, explains why technicians should avoid mixing PAG with universal oils at all costs. Polyalkylene glycol (PAG) oil is the most common lubricant used in mo ...

May 06, 2021
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ELTA Automotive analyses resistors

|Date: January 12, 2021

ELTA Automotive analyses resistors

The heater resistor is also known as the heater blower motor resistor or blower speed controller because ...

The heater resistor is also known as the heater blower motor resistor or blower speed controller because it fundamentally controls the fan speed of the interior heater. Here, ELTA Automotive’s TechASS ...

January 12, 2021
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Dayco explores the pressure on VMs

|Date: October 08, 2020

Dayco explores the pressure on VMs

In recent years, the pressure on VMs to meet emissions standards has led to significant changes to the pr ...

In recent years, the pressure on VMs to meet emissions standards has led to significant changes to the primary drive system. Aftermarket suppliers have had to adapt to this progress quickly, as PMM fi ...

October 08, 2020
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UFI provides filter replacement tips

|Date: October 07, 2020

UFI provides filter replacement tips

PMM speaks with UFI Filters, a leading company in filtration and thermal management, to find out its top ...

PMM speaks with UFI Filters, a leading company in filtration and thermal management, to find out its top tips for the proper replacement of cabin air filters. In order to protect against harmful parti ...

October 07, 2020
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Shrieve Group explores lubricants

|Date: June 30, 2020

Shrieve Group explores lubricants

The complexity of choosing the right oil for the electric compressors in A/C systems means that OEMs and ...

The complexity of choosing the right oil for the electric compressors in A/C systems means that OEMs and mechanical engineers often don’t make the most effective choice. Dr Liz Dixon, Global Technolog ...

June 30, 2020
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Liqui Moly explains its Radiator Stop Leak formula

|Date: June 29, 2020

Liqui Moly explains its Radiator Stop Leak formula

Leaking cooling systems are annoying and eliminating leaks can be very time-consuming. Using a stop leak ...

Leaking cooling systems are annoying and eliminating leaks can be very time-consuming. Using a stop leak solution is a quick fix; simply add the additive to the coolant and it should block any small l ...

June 29, 2020
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Denso explains compressor best practice

|Date: June 26, 2020

Denso explains compressor best practice

The lifetime of a compressor is only guaranteed when the correct amount of recommended oil is used. If co ...

The lifetime of a compressor is only guaranteed when the correct amount of recommended oil is used. If contaminated by foreign oil or additives, such as the wrong or too much UV dye, the refrigerant m ...

June 26, 2020
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