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    All you need to know about auxiliary drive belts

    Parts specialist febi brings you a comprehensive overview of an essential component in ICE and mild-hybri ...

    Parts specialist febi brings you a comprehensive overview of an essential component in ICE and mild-hybrid vehicles. The traditional purpose of the auxiliary drive belt was to transmit the power of th ...

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    Whats the role of starter motors?

    Febi provides readers of PMM with some invaluable information regarding starter motors. Product Informati ...

    Febi provides readers of PMM with some invaluable information regarding starter motors. Product Information Robust construction for perfect function Optimal fitting accuracy for easier repairs Strict ...

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    febi launches Turbochargers range

    febi has introduced a range of OE Turbochargers in the UK and NI, available both new and remanufactured f ...

    febi has introduced a range of OE Turbochargers in the UK and NI, available both new and remanufactured from suppliers BorgWarner and Garrett. The range covers popular Car and LCV models from Volkswag ...

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    How to fix a Mazda ignition coil fault

    Febi discusses a common issue with the ignition coil on the following vehicles: Mazda CX3 2015-, CX5 I 20 ...

    Febi discusses a common issue with the ignition coil on the following vehicles: Mazda CX3 2015-, CX5 I 2011-2016, CX5 II 2016-, Mazda2 III 2014-2022, Mazda3 III 2013-2019, Mazda6 III 2012-, MX30 2020- ...

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    What are the benefits of the mild-hybrid system?

    Febi takes PMM readers through a key feature of mild-hybrid vehicles – the auxiliary belt for the starter ...

    Febi takes PMM readers through a key feature of mild-hybrid vehicles – the auxiliary belt for the starter-generator. In recent years, the automotive industry has been exploring various ways to reduce ...

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    Common issues with the throttle body

    Febi outlines a common issue with the throttle body on certain Audi, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen and Mitsubis ...

    Febi outlines a common issue with the throttle body on certain Audi, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen and Mitsubishi models with 1.9 and 2.0 TDi engines. This relates to febi part 44945. Problem Engine managem ...

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    What causes engine rattling noise?

    Febi explores a common problem with engine noise affecting a range of vehicles. The relevant part number ...

    Febi explores a common problem with engine noise affecting a range of vehicles. The relevant part number is febi 181945. Febi 181945 fits: Opel/Vauxhall Astra J (P10), Astra J GTC, Astra K (B16 ), Ins ...

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    The PMM Awards 2024

    The PMM Awards are back, celebrating the standout articles that defined 2024! Read on to discover who too ...

    The PMM Awards are back, celebrating the standout articles that defined 2024! Read on to discover who took home the top honours! Every month, the PMM team works tirelessly to produce a magazine that i ...

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    What's wrong with the Mazda's brake hose?

    Febi outlines a common fault affecting Mazda 3 I and II and Mazda 5 I and II’s brake hose. The relevant f ...

    Febi outlines a common fault affecting Mazda 3 I and II and Mazda 5 I and II’s brake hose. The relevant febi part numbers are ADM55390 and ADBP530000. The brake warning light in the instrument cluster ...

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    Solving VAG ignition coil failure

    Febi explores an issue affecting various Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Skoda models, pertaining to part numb ...

    Febi explores an issue affecting various Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Skoda models, pertaining to part number 40321. Problem The ignition coil has failed, causing the engine to misfire. Due to the ignit ...

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    How do stabilising bars work?

    febi gives aftermarket technicians an overview of an underrated suspension component – the stabiliser bar ...

    febi gives aftermarket technicians an overview of an underrated suspension component – the stabiliser bar. The stabiliser bar is a component of the suspension and connects the wheel suspension of an a ...

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    A guide to brake fluid maintenance

    Replacing brake fluid may not be a part of your standard servicing package, but it’s still something whic ...

    Replacing brake fluid may not be a part of your standard servicing package, but it’s still something which needs to kept on top of. Here, febi explains how the unique properties of brake fluid allow t ...

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    Bilstein Group deep dives into its history

    We look at the group behind febi and Blue Print and the wide range of products they supply. Consisting of ...

    We look at the group behind febi and Blue Print and the wide range of products they supply. Consisting of three brands, febi, SWAG and Blue Print, the bilstein group has been the umbrella group for th ...

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    Replacing the wheel bearing on a Jeep Cherokee

    Febi takes readers through the replacement of a wheel bearing on a Jeep Grand Cherokee WK. When launched, ...

    Febi takes readers through the replacement of a wheel bearing on a Jeep Grand Cherokee WK. When launched, the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK model was reported to have good off-road capabilities and an excell ...

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    What's the role of transmission oil?

    febi explores the important role transmission oil plays in manual and automatic vehicles. The engine crea ...

    febi explores the important role transmission oil plays in manual and automatic vehicles. The engine creates the energy of the vehicle, which is used by the transmission to power the wheels. Every tra ...

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