Professional Motor Mechanic

Do you have the right oil filter application?

|Date: June 28, 2016

Do you have the right oil filter application?

Why euro 4/5 engines require a different seal type to euro 6 engines. ...

Why euro 4/5 engines require a different seal type to euro 6 engines. ...

June 28, 2016
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How to ensure optimum sealing of the oil filter element

|Date: January 20, 2016

How to ensure optimum sealing of the oil filter element

Installation of certain oil filter elements can feel tight in comparison to alternative filter element de ...

Installation of certain oil filter elements can feel tight in comparison to alternative filter element designs. Rest assured, any tightness is normal and ensures optimum sealing of the element. ...

January 20, 2016
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MAHLE – Winter cabin filter replacement

|Date: January 13, 2016

MAHLE – Winter cabin filter replacement

The extensive range of MAHLE Original pollen and carbon-activated cabin filters provide the independent s ...

The extensive range of MAHLE Original pollen and carbon-activated cabin filters provide the independent service sector with a guarantee of OE quality and specification. If workshops struggle to convin ...

January 13, 2016
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Causes of DPF failure and how to perform a ‘regeneration’

|Date: December 16, 2015

Causes of DPF failure and how to perform a ‘regeneration’

Last year, on my visits to various customers, I made enquiries about the general demand for Diesel Partic ...

Last year, on my visits to various customers, I made enquiries about the general demand for Diesel Particulate Filters. I was staggered at the lack of DPF knowledge, especially the procedure regarding ...

December 16, 2015
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The five main causes DPF failure

|Date: December 15, 2015

The five main causes DPF failure

With the introduction of the ‘Euro 5’ emissions standard in 2009, the incorporation of a Diesel Particula ...

With the introduction of the ‘Euro 5’ emissions standard in 2009, the incorporation of a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) into the exhaust system of diesel passenger cars became effectively compulsory. ...

December 15, 2015
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Air filter fitting tips

|Date: October 13, 2015

Air filter fitting tips

Air filter element installation on some Ford Focus/C-Max/Kuga, Mazda 3 and Volvo C30, C70, S40 & V50 mode ...

Air filter element installation on some Ford Focus/C-Max/Kuga, Mazda 3 and Volvo C30, C70, S40 & V50 models is simple, provided certain fitment points are observed. The MANN-FILTER air filter for this ...

October 13, 2015
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Why water separation is a vital part of modern diesel filters

|Date: July 18, 2015

Why water separation is a vital part of modern diesel filters

The humble diesel filter is an increasingly crucial component for ensuring the correct maintenance and pe ...

The humble diesel filter is an increasingly crucial component for ensuring the correct maintenance and performance of a diesel engine vehicle. ...

July 18, 2015
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What causes black, brittle and broken filter media?

|Date: July 07, 2015

What causes black, brittle and broken filter media?

Occasionally an oil filter element, removed from its housing during servicing, may show visible damage to ...

Occasionally an oil filter element, removed from its housing during servicing, may show visible damage to the pleated filter media. At first glance, the affected filter may be considered to be defecti ...

July 07, 2015
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Have you noticed strange noises after filter replacement?

|Date: April 08, 2015

Have you noticed strange noises after filter replacement?

Workshops sometimes experience a strange humming noise generated from the area of the fuel filter element ...

Workshops sometimes experience a strange humming noise generated from the area of the fuel filter element when replacing the MAHLE Original KL82 filter. This is usually due to excessive air in the sys ...

April 08, 2015
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Oil filter replacement: how to prevent engine damage

|Date: February 18, 2015

Oil filter replacement: how to prevent engine damage

The importance of replacing engine oil filters with aftermarket products of the same OE quality and speci ...

The importance of replacing engine oil filters with aftermarket products of the same OE quality and specification cannot be understated. Use of replica or counterfeit products can easily cause serious ...

February 18, 2015
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Do you have the right oil filter application?

Do you have the right oil filter application?

How to ensure optimum sealing of the oil filter element

How to ensure optimum sealing of the oil filter element

MAHLE – Winter cabin filter replacement

MAHLE – Winter cabin filter replacement

Causes of DPF failure and how to perform a ‘regeneration’

Causes of DPF failure and how to perform a ‘regeneration’

The five main causes DPF failure

The five main causes DPF failure

Air filter fitting tips

Air filter fitting tips

Why water separation is a vital part of modern diesel filters

Why water separation is a vital part of modern diesel filters

What causes black, brittle and broken filter media?

What causes black, brittle and broken filter media?

Have you noticed strange noises after filter replacement?

Have you noticed strange noises after filter replacement?

Oil filter replacement: how to prevent engine damage

Oil filter replacement: how to prevent engine damage