Professional Motor Mechanic

Fuel Delivery Module Update

|Date: September 07, 2017

Fuel Delivery Module Update

A technical development update from Pierburg regarding fuel delivery module in Volkswagen Passat. ...

A technical development update from Pierburg regarding fuel delivery module in Volkswagen Passat. ...

September 07, 2017
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How to prevent premature water pump failure

|Date: August 04, 2017

How to prevent premature water pump failure

First Line offer some tips for ensuring water pump longevity. ...

First Line offer some tips for ensuring water pump longevity. ...

August 04, 2017
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Turbo Troubleshooter

|Date: August 03, 2017

Turbo Troubleshooter

Delphi Automotive reveals some best practice tips for treating turbocharger problems. ...

Delphi Automotive reveals some best practice tips for treating turbocharger problems. ...

August 03, 2017
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How can the DPF Cause Turbocharger Failure?

|Date: August 02, 2017

How can the DPF Cause Turbocharger Failure?

Melett look into the effect of a blocked DPF on turbocharger performance. ...

Melett look into the effect of a blocked DPF on turbocharger performance. ...

August 02, 2017
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Why is the Turbo and Intercooler Relationship So Important?

|Date: May 24, 2017

Why is the Turbo and Intercooler Relationship So Important?

According to studies by Nissens, 43% of the current car parc is fitted with a turbo – a figure that is ex ...

According to studies by Nissens, 43% of the current car parc is fitted with a turbo – a figure that is expected to grow by 30% before 2019. And with an increased focus on the environment, as well as g ...

May 24, 2017
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Have you Checked the DPF?

|Date: April 07, 2017

Have you Checked the DPF?

Mahle Aftermarket look at why particulate build-up can lead to poor turbo performance. Among the speciali ...

Mahle Aftermarket look at why particulate build-up can lead to poor turbo performance. Among the specialist areas that MAHLE Aftermarket’s expertise covers is turbochargers and the way in which they f ...

April 07, 2017
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How to Fit a Timing Belt on a Vauxhall Vectra

|Date: February 10, 2017

How to Fit a Timing Belt on a Vauxhall Vectra

A full timing belt replacement guide for a Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 VVTI model The Vauxhall Vectra has been a ...

A full timing belt replacement guide for a Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 VVTI model The Vauxhall Vectra has been a popular car on our roads ever since it was first launched in 1995. The recommended timing belt ...

February 10, 2017
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Why Do Actuators Go Wrong?

|Date: December 20, 2016

Why Do Actuators Go Wrong?

Melett take us through some common problems that can cause a turbo to fail Common turbo failure modes cre ...

Melett take us through some common problems that can cause a turbo to fail Common turbo failure modes create much discussion between our customers and technical department. To help identify common fai ...

December 20, 2016
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Copy Gets A Pasting

|Date: December 07, 2016

Copy Gets A Pasting

Drivers who opt for cheap copy turbos could pay the price when it comes to performance, as BTN Turbo expl ...

Drivers who opt for cheap copy turbos could pay the price when it comes to performance, as BTN Turbo explains. A series of independent tests carried out by the Millbrook Group in the UK has shown that ...

December 07, 2016
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Is the regulating throttle corroded?

|Date: August 03, 2016

Is the regulating throttle corroded?

MS Motorservice International explains how to deal with issues on various Citroën, Fiat, Iveco and Peugeo ...

MS Motorservice International explains how to deal with issues on various Citroën, Fiat, Iveco and Peugeot models. ...

August 03, 2016
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Does your customer need an engine detox?

|Date: July 25, 2016

Does your customer need an engine detox?

We talk to EDT Automotive to find out why offering your customers an engine detox could be just what the ...

We talk to EDT Automotive to find out why offering your customers an engine detox could be just what the doctor ordered. When EDT Automotive, the engine detox specialist, recently revealed that it had ...

July 25, 2016
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One step ahead – Aluminium engines

|Date: July 21, 2016

One step ahead – Aluminium engines

It's a known fact that reduced weight equals more speed, which is why aluminium engines are the next big ...

It's a known fact that reduced weight equals more speed, which is why aluminium engines are the next big thing. Bill Mitchell Products tells us why. ...

July 21, 2016
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How to protect engines in all weather conditions

|Date: July 16, 2016

How to protect engines in all weather conditions

First Line Group (FLG) puts forward the important case of engine cooling. ...

First Line Group (FLG) puts forward the important case of engine cooling. ...

July 16, 2016
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How to fit tensioner T43133

|Date: July 14, 2016

How to fit tensioner T43133

Gates shows us how to fit tensioner T43133 on a Hyundai, Kia 1.5, 2.0 and 2.2 D. ...

Gates shows us how to fit tensioner T43133 on a Hyundai, Kia 1.5, 2.0 and 2.2 D. ...

July 14, 2016
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Turbo problems – Compressor complaints

|Date: July 12, 2016

Turbo problems – Compressor complaints

MAHLE explains why compressor contamination or stress can cause issues. ...

MAHLE explains why compressor contamination or stress can cause issues. ...

July 12, 2016
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