...Issue no. 01/2016: Fitting instructions for thermal switches (TSW)— delayed opening and closing timeswww.mahle-aftermarket.com, page 1 Combustion engines require a nearly constant temperature level in order to ensure low-wear, low-emissions operation whilst maintaining efficiency. In...
...When empty, a valve located at the bottom of the Knecht Filter KC195 filter, which is fitted to numerous diesel powered Alfa Romeo, FIAT, PSA and LDV vehicles is free to move up and down within a cage. This valve is designed for water drainage and locati...
...Turbo failure: causes and repair Damage to the turbine is one of the primary reasons behind poor turbo performance, or even complete component failure. Mahle explains how contamination, of some form, is generally responsible, and steps to take after a failed turbo has been replaced....
...Issue no. 03/2015: MAHLE OX filters with fleece end cap www.mahle-aftermarket.com, page 1When assembling MAHLE oil filter inserts with the OX sales identifier, a bit more effort is required. There is a simple, practical reason for this. To ensure a perfect seal between the clean and dirty...
...Issue No. 02/2015: Replacing the oil filter insert OX 787D in VW TDI engineswww.mahle-aftermarket.com, page 1The 1.4/1.6/2.0 L TDI engines from the Volkswagen Group are equipped with a two-piece oil filter housing (model OF206), inside which the oil filter insert OX 787D is fitted. The pec...
...Keeping a new turbo healthy The causes of turbocharger damage generally do not lie in the turbocharger itself. If the actual cause of failure is not remedied, then the new turbo will probably fail. In order to save time, nerves, and money, it is advisable to identify the actual cause of d...
...Issue No. 1/2015: Turbocharger mounting kits for PSA engines DV6ATED4 and DV6UTED4 www.mahle-aftermarket.com, page 1These two engines differ primarily in the dimensions of the oil sump, the oil intake manifolds of differing lengths, and the oil dipstick holders. There is a specific turbo-...
...Issue no. 6/2014: Poor responsiveness and performance? Check the recirculation air valve!www.mahle-aftermarket.com, page 1If performance problems in vehicles with petrol engines persist even after replacing the turbocharger, this may be due to a malfunctioning recirculation air valve (RAV)...
...KL 82 – strange noises after replacing the fuel filter? We frequently receive enquiries from our customers who notice a strange phenomenon after replacing the KL 82 filter: a humming noise coming from the area of the filter element. This is usually due to excessive air in the system...
...Turbo tip—excessive crankcase pressure in vehicles with turbochargers 030TC14011000 or 082TC15850000 Increased oil consumption Poor performance Low responsiveness and/or Heavy smoke formation from the exhaust system Sluggish or clogged variable turbine geome...