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    Lithium Ion and Lithium Iron differences

    Traction Charger outlines the key differences between the similarly named Lithium Ion and Lithium Iron ba ...

    Traction Charger outlines the key differences between the similarly named Lithium Ion and Lithium Iron batteries. Despite having similar names these are actually two different types of battery, used f ...

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    How to deal with carbon build-up in GDi engines

    With an increasing number of GDi engines rolling through garage doors over the next decade, Carwood gives ...

    With an increasing number of GDi engines rolling through garage doors over the next decade, Carwood gives some expert advice on how to deal with an old service issue – carbon build-up. In a traditiona ...

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    Servicing ball joints the right way

    Ball joints are one of the hardest working parts in a vehicle. We asked Delphi Technologies to share its  ...

    Ball joints are one of the hardest working parts in a vehicle. We asked Delphi Technologies to share its expertise on servicing this stalwart of the steering and suspension system. There’s no doubt th ...

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    How to replace a HID bulb

    Ring Automotive has showcased a step-by-step guide to removing and replacing high intensity discharge bul ...

    Ring Automotive has showcased a step-by-step guide to removing and replacing high intensity discharge bulbs in a video guide which can be viewed below.   ...

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    Filters for synthetic fuels

    MANN-Filter offers workshops a solution for replacing a filter in a vehicle which is compatible with synt ...

    MANN-Filter offers workshops a solution for replacing a filter in a vehicle which is compatible with synthetic fuels. Climate change is one of the biggest dangers facing mankind and requires urgent ac ...

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    Top tips for exhaust installation

    EEC offers some guidance for technicians replacing and installing exhausts. The main function of an exhau ...

    EEC offers some guidance for technicians replacing and installing exhausts. The main function of an exhaust system is to maximise engine performance and fuel consumption, and control sound reduction.  ...

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    Common causes of alternator noise

    Electrical components supplier AS-PL discusses some common causes of excessive alternator noise, includin ...

    Electrical components supplier AS-PL discusses some common causes of excessive alternator noise, including both electrical and mechanical faults. The alternator is the source of electricity in motor v ...

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    ACtronics explains brake by wire

    ACtronics outlines how even the braking system on cars can’t escape an all-electric future. In recent dec ...

    ACtronics outlines how even the braking system on cars can’t escape an all-electric future. In recent decades we’ve become used to pressing down the brake pedal in order to push fluid towards the brak ...

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    Liqui Moly’s Oil Guide

    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: Specification errors Solution: Liqui Moly’s Oil Guide Assessment: It used to be so easy in ...

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    Arnott explores air struts

    PMM and air suspension specialists Arnott give readers a deeper look at air struts. Air suspension system ...

    PMM and air suspension specialists Arnott give readers a deeper look at air struts. Air suspension systems come in multiple configurations which define the product mix between air struts, shock absorb ...

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    NGK offers best practice advice

    NGK offers the PMM audience some advice for working on spark plugs, glow plugs and NTK Lambda sensors. Sp ...

    NGK offers the PMM audience some advice for working on spark plugs, glow plugs and NTK Lambda sensors. Spark plugs Most issues in relation to spark plugs are invariably down to a plug being affected b ...

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    GDI: Gasoline Direct Injection

    Bosch explains what it offers when it comes to petrol-powered hybrid vehicles. In the first three quarter ...

    Bosch explains what it offers when it comes to petrol-powered hybrid vehicles. In the first three quarters of 2021, according to ACEA, the share of hybrid electric passenger cars (HEV and mHEV) regist ...

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    Liqui Moly investigates vehicle problems

    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: Old petrol in hybrid vehicles Solution: Liqui Moly Hybrid Additive Assessment: If a combus ...

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    Wiper motor failures explored

    First Line outlines some common wiper motor failures to the PMM audience. Due to certain vehicle defects, ...

    First Line outlines some common wiper motor failures to the PMM audience. Due to certain vehicle defects, some wiper motors will always be more prone to failure than others. Therefore it is advisable ...

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    How induction heat can improve workshop safety

    A Land Rover specialist is improving safety and productivity after investing in a portable heat inductor. ...

    A Land Rover specialist is improving safety and productivity after investing in a portable heat inductor. Family-run workshop Stonelake of Halifax specialises in the service and repair of Land Rovers. ...

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