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How to prevent water pump failure?

The majority of water pump failures are caused by some other factor than a bad-quality water pump. It’s easy to blame the pump. But, it takes a good technician to identify the root cause and correct the situation before another water pump fails. A faulty mechanical seal caused by bad installation practices is the most common cause of premature water pump failure.

01.08.2016

Dunlop offers winter performance to SUV drivers

According to market research conducted for Dunlop in Europe, grip and handling are the characteristics of greatest interest to motorists when buying winter tyres. These are the qualities the tyre maker addressed with its 2015-released Winter Sport 5 range, and now it has extended availability into the rapidly-growing 4×4/SUV segment with the launch of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV.

29.07.2016

Bummer Bimmer

This bulletin applies to 2009 BMW 128i models produced from June 2006 to 2009. After replacing the CAS (car access system), the vehicle has a no-crank condition. The likely cause: The CAS “Line Mode” is still active.

28.07.2016

NIRA Dynamics expands its cloud solutions

NIRA Dynamics, a firm known best in the tyre industry for its indirect TPMS systems, has announced plans to expands its cloud solution in order to “create new possibilities for tomorrow’s autonomous cars”.

28.07.2016

RAC’s Nebula Systems to launch MECH5 diagnostics platform in September

Following its acquisition by the RAC, Nebula Systems is preparing to launch commercially its MECH5 diagnostics platform for independent garages. The platform will initially offer the functionality of Superscan 3 on a pay-as-you-go basis. With the help of the RAC investment, Nebula says it will use the flexibility of scalable cloud-based IT infrastructure to develop MECH5 rapidly.

28.07.2016

New DCT Fluid

A new synthetic fluid for dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs), AMSOIL Synthetic DCT Fluid’s superior frictional properties protect against shudder and gear clashing to produce fast, smooth shifts. It provides stability in stop-and-go traffic and excels under intense, high-heat conditions. AMSOIL DCT Fluid’s built-in oxidation resistance helps prevent sludge formation in vital transmission parts.

27.07.2016

MAM Software receives ISO security certification

MAM Software has announced that it has been awarded ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification for information security management. The award recognises the company's recent efforts to develop an Information Security Management System (ISMS) to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of its information and ensure risks to the business are managed effectively.

27.07.2016

MEYLE at the Automechanika 2016: get ready for a 'blue miracle'

Visitors to this year's Automechanika can look forward to a completely different appearance of the MEYLE brand at its exhibition stand (Hall 5.1, Stand A10).