Professional Motor Mechanic

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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A deep dive into magnetic ride systems

|Date: March 22, 2023

A deep dive into magnetic ride systems

Arnott Europe takes a deeper look at magnetic ride systems, which provide damping for shock absorbers to ...

Arnott Europe takes a deeper look at magnetic ride systems, which provide damping for shock absorbers to ensure a smooth ride for drivers. Automotive magnetic ride systems are quite unique compared to ...

March 22, 2023
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Liqui Moly solves diesel bug fault

|Date: February 23, 2023

Liqui Moly solves diesel bug fault

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 looks at a diesel bug. Problem: Diesel bug Solution: Liqui Moly Anti-Bacterial Diesel ...

February 23, 2023
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How to avoid car battery replacement

|Date: February 22, 2023

How to avoid car battery replacement

GS Yuasa explains how motorists can avoid the expense of a replacement car battery as the cost of living ...

GS Yuasa explains how motorists can avoid the expense of a replacement car battery as the cost of living rises. Battery replacement has always been stressful, but as the cost-of- living crisis continu ...

February 22, 2023
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MAHLE offers spin-on oil filters advice

|Date: February 21, 2023

MAHLE offers spin-on oil filters advice

MAHLE says that hands are the best tools when replacing spin-on oil filters, warning against the use of t ...

MAHLE says that hands are the best tools when replacing spin-on oil filters, warning against the use of tools. MAHLE Aftermarket UK has reminded technicians of the importance and benefits of correctly ...

February 21, 2023
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How to change fluid in Volkswagen DSG

|Date: February 20, 2023

How to change fluid in Volkswagen DSG

In this latest article, technical experts from OESAA members, Delphi Technologies and Laser Tools, have t ...

In this latest article, technical experts from OESAA members, Delphi Technologies and Laser Tools, have teamed up to offer a guide to technicians changing the fluid in a Volkswagen DSG triple-clutch g ...

February 20, 2023
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Knowing the importance of routine servicing

|Date: February 17, 2023

Knowing the importance of routine servicing

FIL Filter shares its top tips on how to reduce the cost of living with routine servicing. As the UK face ...

FIL Filter shares its top tips on how to reduce the cost of living with routine servicing. As the UK faces a cost-of-living crisis, efficiency in the household has become top priority. Make sure your ...

February 17, 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 bedding brakes

|Date: January 24, 2023

The importance of bedding brakes

Braking solutions provider, Juratek informs the PMM audience about the importance of bedding brakes to en ...

Braking solutions provider, Juratek informs the PMM audience about the importance of bedding brakes to ensure they work safely. The brake pad is half the friction couple, with the brake disc being the ...

January 24, 2023
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Liqui Moly investigates turbocharger wear and tear

|Date: December 14, 2022

Liqui Moly investigates turbocharger wear and tear

In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. Prob ...

In this series of articles, Liqui Moly investigates common vehicle problems and proposes a solution. Problem: Turbocharger wear and tear Solution: Liqui Moly’s Turbocharger Additive Assessment: Due to ...

December 14, 2022
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Nissens expands replacement parts range

|Date: December 13, 2022

Nissens expands replacement parts range

Pressure and temperature sensors join the expanding range of replacement parts within Nissens Automotive’ ...

Pressure and temperature sensors join the expanding range of replacement parts within Nissens Automotive’s climate comfort and engine cooling system offering. Nissens Automotive has decades of thermal ...

December 13, 2022
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BM Catalysts explains selective catalyst reduction

|Date: December 12, 2022

BM Catalysts explains selective catalyst reduction

Utilised on certain diesel engine passenger cars and LCVs, BM Catalysts explains what selective catalyst ...

Utilised on certain diesel engine passenger cars and LCVs, BM Catalysts explains what selective catalyst reduction is and what it does. Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) technology has been around fo ...

December 12, 2022
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Schaeffler details steering and suspension range

|Date: December 09, 2022

Schaeffler details steering and suspension range

Schaeffler’s FAG brand is offering workshops OE quality replacement parts for steering and suspension sys ...

Schaeffler’s FAG brand is offering workshops OE quality replacement parts for steering and suspension systems. Schaeffler territory manager, Mike Hansford explains. The FAG steering and suspension ran ...

December 09, 2022
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Castrol discusses EV transmission fluids

|Date: December 08, 2022

Castrol discusses EV transmission fluids

Castrol educates the PMM audience on the complex topic of EV transmission fluids. To what extent will the ...

Castrol educates the PMM audience on the complex topic of EV transmission fluids. To what extent will the cost and practical measures needed for high volume oil usage and recycling be dispensed with? ...

December 08, 2022
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Ecobat issues auxiliary battery warning

|Date: December 07, 2022

Ecobat issues auxiliary battery warning

Ecobat warns workshops against forgetting the Auxiliary Battery. As workshops appreciate, the days of the ...

Ecobat warns workshops against forgetting the Auxiliary Battery. As workshops appreciate, the days of the ‘simple’ car battery are long gone, as with the arrival of start-stop equipped, micro-hybrid v ...

December 07, 2022
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