Professional Motor Mechanic

Bilstein Group deep dives into its history

|Date: July 10, 2024

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 ...

July 10, 2024
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Replacing the wheel bearing on a Jeep Cherokee

|Date: July 02, 2024

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 ...

July 02, 2024
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What’s the role of transmission oil?

|Date: June 04, 2024

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 ...

June 04, 2024
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Common clutch issues

|Date: May 10, 2024

Common clutch issues

Febi highlights some common clutch issues and points to the solution. Clutch hydraulic circuit bleeding M ...

Febi highlights some common clutch issues and points to the solution. Clutch hydraulic circuit bleeding Models Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Wrangler/Chrysler PT Cruiser, Neon, Voyager, Grand Voyager ...

May 10, 2024
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Febi provides solution to low-coolant warning

|Date: April 16, 2024

Febi provides solution to low-coolant warning

Febi takes a look at what causes ‘STOP’, ‘check coolant’, or the low-coolant warning lamp to appear on th ...

Febi takes a look at what causes ‘STOP’, ‘check coolant’, or the low-coolant warning lamp to appear on the instrument display and provides a solution. Problem The message ‘STOP’, ‘check coolant’, or t ...

April 16, 2024
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Febi shares cause behind three fault codes

|Date: March 27, 2024

Febi shares cause behind three fault codes

Febi shines a light on a common cause behind three fault codes. Problem The vehicle experiencing lack of ...

Febi shines a light on a common cause behind three fault codes. Problem The vehicle experiencing lack of power and poor performance when accelerating under load. Engine management warning lamp illumin ...

March 27, 2024
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Febi explores issues with the camshaft bracket

|Date: March 08, 2024

Febi explores issues with the camshaft bracket

Febi explores issues surrounding the camshaft bracket, indicating when to replace. Problem The engine-cra ...

Febi explores issues surrounding the camshaft bracket, indicating when to replace. Problem The engine-cranking time before starting is extended, and/or there is a ‘rattling’ noise from the engine area ...

March 08, 2024
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Febi explores crankcase emissions

|Date: February 05, 2024

Febi explores crankcase emissions

febi takes a detailed look at crankcase emissions, as well as outlining some common cases where the emiss ...

febi takes a detailed look at crankcase emissions, as well as outlining some common cases where the emissions ventilation system fails. Crankcase emissions are produced as a result of the combustion p ...

February 05, 2024
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The 2023 PMM Awards

|Date: December 01, 2023

The 2023 PMM Awards

The PMM Awards have returned for 2023 and it's time to applaud the exceptional articles that earned the s ...

The PMM Awards have returned for 2023 and it's time to applaud the exceptional articles that earned the spotlight this year! Read on to find out who has won! Every month, the PMM team works tirelessly ...

December 01, 2023
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Febi discusses crankshaft and camshaft sensors

|Date: November 09, 2023

Febi discusses crankshaft and camshaft sensors

The mechanical synchronisation of the crankshaft and camshaft is of the utmost importance for the operati ...

The mechanical synchronisation of the crankshaft and camshaft is of the utmost importance for the operation of an internal combustion engine. febi explains how its sensors can help. With the introduct ...

November 09, 2023
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Febi discusses common problem areas

|Date: October 11, 2023

Febi discusses common problem areas

Febi discusses some common problem areas and which vehicles are affected. Engine oil cooler Function To a ...

Febi discusses some common problem areas and which vehicles are affected. Engine oil cooler Function To assist the cooling of the engine oil. Failure O-ring seals – can harden and crack over time and ...

October 11, 2023
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Febi outlines suspension issues on the Ford Focus

|Date: September 26, 2023

Febi outlines suspension issues on the Ford Focus

The febi team has provided PMM with a guide to some common issues with the suspension system on the Ford ...

The febi team has provided PMM with a guide to some common issues with the suspension system on the Ford Focus. The Ford Focus was introduced in 1998 and has proved to be very popular with its owners. ...

September 26, 2023
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How to replace the suspension on a Ford Mondeo

|Date: August 30, 2023

How to replace the suspension on a Ford Mondeo

Febi takes us through the rear suspension on the trusty Ford Mondeo. The Ford Mondeo model produced from ...

Febi takes us through the rear suspension on the trusty Ford Mondeo. The Ford Mondeo model produced from 2007 to 2014 was the fourth incarnation of this family favourite. It was renowned for having go ...

August 30, 2023
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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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