...Technical Messenger 02 | 2024 Fitting instructions for thermal switches (TSW) Operating a combustion engine with maximum efficiency, low emissions, and minimal wear requires finely tuned thermal management. By acting as a cooling circuit manager, thermal switches play an essential role...
...MAHLE Technical Messenger Issue no. 03/2024 Defective starter motors due to thermal overload The incorrect use of starter motors can lead to thermal overload of the solenoid and thus to failure of the starter motor. Internal combustion engines cannot generate torque from a standst...
...Mahle Technical Messenger Issue no. 01/2024 Regenerating particulate filters in Euro 6 diesel vehicles before emissions tests To ensure that Euro 6 diesel vehicles are well prepared for stricter emissions tests, workshops and their customers need to be aware of a few key points....
...MAHLE Technical Messenger Issue no. 02/2024 Fitting instructions for thermal switches (TSW)—delayed opening and closing times Combustion engines require a nearly constant temperature level in order to ensure low-wear, low-emissions operation whilst maintaining efficiency. In addit...
...MAHLE Technical Messenger Issue no. 10/2023 A/C system leaktightness test using a contrast agent If the air conditioning system doesn’t work and there is no or far too little refrigerant in the system, then a leak is usually the cause. The leak will have to be fixed before the...
...Mahle Technical Messenger Issue no. 11/2023 A/C system leaktightness test using forming gas If there is no or too little refrigerant in the air conditioning system, the system must be checked and leaks must be fixed before filling the system. Testing with forming gas offers a num...
...Mahle Technical Messenger 09 | 2023 Notes about lines with spring-lock connectors Lines with spring-lock connectors are becoming increasingly common in a variety of vehicles. Opening the connector with two screwdrivers or a chisel might look like a lean and easy solution, but it inevitabl...
...Technical Messenger 08 | 2023 Causes of a defective resistor on the interior blowerBroken interior blower resistors caused by a blown thermal fuse are often more a symptom than the root cause of the problem. Nonetheless, faulty resistors need to be replaced. Make sure to check if the fan w...
...Technical Messenger 07 | 2023 Notes on the function and replacement of oil control rings Mahle Cylinder liners with an oil control ring, also known as a fire ring, are often installed in heavily stressed engines. Correctly installed fire rings promote engine longevity by effectively scra...
...Mahle Technical Messenger Issue no. 09/2023 Notes about lines with spring-lock connectors To avoid damage and subsequent costs, a few things need to be considered when dealing with lines with spring-lock connectors. Lines with spring-lock connectors are becoming increasingly common...