Alternators from Autoelectro
Published: 02 November, 2018
Autoelectro has released details of four new part numbers – all alternators – which cater for 10 models in all. The first reference, AEG1362, is a Ford Mondeo reference, which fits a 1.5 diesel (2015-) and 1.6 diesel (2014-). Ford features for a second time in this update; AEG1472 fits the Transit 2.0, Transit Custom 2.0 and Tourneo Custom 2.0 (2016-). There is also an alternator for the Hyundai i20 1.1 and 1.4 diesels and Kia Rio 1.1 and 1.4 diesels (all 2014-) – part number AEG1426. Finally, alternator AEG1487 is for the Nissan GT-R 3.8 petrol (2009-).
www.autoelectro.co.uk
- Delphi steering and suspension range
The extended range comprises key steering parts such as wishbones, inner/outer tie-rods, link stabilisers, rubber-to-metal, ball joints and rod assemblies, fitted to more than 1000 applications (make/model/engine size). This includes popular UK vehicles such as: Citroen C4 Picasso II (2013 -), Ford Transit (2012 -), Hyundai i40 (2011-), Mini Cooper One (2010-), Peugeot 308 II (2014-), Range Rover Sport (2013-), Renault Clio (2012-), Vauxhall Mokka (2012-).
The latest steering introductions can be found on TecDoc where Delphi is certified as a “A Class” supplier of data, in addition to Delphi’s online catalogue, delphicat.com.
www.delphiautoparts.com
- Klarius: engine maintenance and service fluids
Klarius Products' range of automotive maintenance products has grown with the addition of new engine fluids. Klarius engine flush is designed to purge sludge and carbon from the engine prior to adding new oil. Suitable for the oil systems of either petrol or diesel cars, the flush helps to stabilise cylinder compression, extends the service life of exhaust devices and reduces emissions while lowering fuel and oil consumption. Petrol System Cleaner removes varnish and gum from the fuel system. When added to a half full tank, the fluid clears EGR valves and tackles carbon deposits. Diesel System Cleaner is used in the same manner, helping to clean injectors, compression rings and valve seats. Completing the range is DPF Regeneration Aid, which is formulated to allow soot burn off inside the device at lower temperatures. This is useful for diesel vehicles that only conduct short journeys where high regeneration temperatures aren't typically reached, it keeps the DPF filter clear to prevent clogging and power loss.
www.klarius.eu
- Havoline
Chevron Lubricants has launched two new low viscosity lubricants. Texaco Havoline ProDS MG SAE 0W-20 is specifically designed for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and GM Europe vehicles. It is suitable for use in direct and indirect injection petrol engines, in petrol engines equipped GPFs and in direct injection diesel engines with DPFs. Texaco Havoline ProDS VB SAE 0W-20 is designed to meet the specifications of the latest generation models of the VAG Group. It is suitable for use in direct and indirect injection petrol engines, and in direct injection diesel engines with gas post-treatment systems using DPFs.
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- Diesel from a different direction
I want to discuss diesel servicing from a totally different direction, compared with the usual angle. Let’s also start from a different angle, compared with the usual view. Consider this; Servicing is a failure prevention strategy. Conducted in accordance with the operating environment there should theoretically be no failures. Please note my careful choice of words, operating environment. Manufacturers always have and are still marketing their vehicles with inappropriate servicing regimes.
The political focus is one based on a relatively short warranty period and tailored to business or lease company requirements. In my opinion, service intervals should reflect the operating environment rather than fixed values such as time or distance.
The very activities established as suitable by the VMs fall woefully short of actual requirements. Vehicle owners are, I believe, misled by a whole group of agencies with regards to vehicle ownership and responsibilities.
I also think the possibility of cradle-to-grave ownership is closer than we like to acknowledge. You rent or lease a vehicle over a two-to-three year period with all maintenance inclusive. At the end of the rental period the vehicle is exchanged with a consecutive end to end contract. No responsibilities for repair or servicing.
With this in mind, how should we approach diesel servicing given the problems with premature component failure and excessive emission issues?
Detailed knowledge
Let’s assume we have a new customer. Our first responsibility is to understand how they operate the vehicle and their aspirations and value of operating and investing in what is the Holy Grail, i.e. reliability.
Detailed knowledge of driving style, traffic environment, driving distance, fuel quality, should have a direct influence on how servicing should be applied. This would be a unique profile for this customer.
- LIQUI MOLY additives: New pourers
The new pourers for fuel additives prevent petrol additives from going into diesel tanks and diesel additives from going into petrol tanks. For its new pourers, LIQUI MOLY uses a protective mechanism that many car manufacturers now install in their vehicles: a flap on the fuel tank opening that does not open until a pipe of the correct size is inserted. For this reason, the pourers for LIQUI MOLY additives now have different diameters. As before, LIQUI MOLY additives also have a color code to help tell them apart: Diesel additives have a red lid, petrol additives have a blue lid, oil additives have a black lid and radiator additives have a white lid.
www.liqui-moly.com
