...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...
...Installation note for MAHLE OC 593/4 and OC 593/3 spin-on oil filters This oil fi lter with integrated anti-drain back mechanism is being fi tted in various models and brands of the VW Group (1.2 L and 1.4 L TSI gasoline engines). It is located on the generator bracket and is screwed...
...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....
...Filter inserts KX 178 D, KX 228 D, and KX 220 D (VW/Audi applications): risk of leaks due to assembly error An increased number of fuel filter inserts have recently been sent to the MAHLE Aftermarket filter specialists because of leaks that occurred after filter replacement. The fil...
...Installation note for MAHLE oil filter insert OX 339/2 D Eco This oil filter insert is fitted as standard in various diesel engines of the PSA Group with a bandwidth of 1.1 L to 3.2 L displacement and power outputs ranging from 44 kW/60 HP to 160 kW/218 HP. Apart from the main appli...
...Cylinder liners with cylinder liner ring (fire ring)—information about function and assembly In engines subjected to heavy loads, many engine manufacturers install cylinder liners with a fire ring. This is located in the upper end of the liner and seals in the direction of the cy...
...Installing the water level sensor in diesel fuel filters KL418, KL431, KL581 Some fuel fi lters with a plastic housing are equipped with an interface for fi tting a water level sensor. This sensor is not installed in all vehicles. When the fi lter is new the threaded mounting hole h...
...In recent months, there has been feedback from workshops that leaks arise around the connection pipe or banjo union after a filter change. The risk: escaping fuel may contaminate the braking system under adverse circumstances and thus reduce braking effectiveness. Since a 100% leak t...
...MAHLE LX 1025 air filter element—designed for two housing heights MAHLE LX 1025 air filter element has been approved by vehicle manufacturers for use in two different applications with differing housing heights of 505.5 mm and 525 mm. In order for the air filter element to be in...
...MAHLE LX 1780/3—anti-rotation protection in use Every air filter element exhibits greater fl ow resistance around the pleated paper joint compared with other areas, as it acts as a seal. If the air mass fl ow meter is in close proximity to the filter element, metering of the air f...