EGR Valve: For Clean Air
Exhaust gas recirculation – or EGR for short – significantly
reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. The EGR valve controls the
exact quantity of exhaust gases that are...
NVH in the Car: What’s Behind It
NVH – this abbreviation is used again and again when it comes to annoying vibrations in the vehicle. But, what do these three letters stand...
Overview of the Different Timing Chain Types
Not all timing chains are the same: there are a variety of types that differ in shape and design depending on the requirements and load...
ABS Sensors: Preventing Commercial Vehicle Brakes from Jamming
ABS, ESP, ASR: Nowadays, commercial vehicles are packed with driver assistance systems. For these to function, they require data from a wide variety of sensors...
Radiator Coolant: More Than Just Antifreeze
For many vehicle owners, the perceived demands placed on the coolant in their car's cooling system are extremely low. In winter, the coolant should not...
Brake Fluid: Safety in Liquid Form
Brake fluid is an important
component within a vehicle’s braking system. febi DOT 4 Plus is a fully
synthetic brake fluid based on glycols. It contains oxidation...
Tips for the Safe Tightening of Wheel Bolts
Although
the mounting of wheels onto a vehicle is generally self-explanatory, problems
occur time and time and again in practice. The risks associated with an
incorrectly tightened wheel...
Flexible Disc: How to Exchange
The reduction of noise and vibrations is
important when designing a vehicle. This is intended to increase driving
comfort and to reduce the forces acting upon the...
Seat Ibiza: Installation of the New Timing Chain Kit
Nowadays, it is quickly
assumed that most engine problems are more electrical than mechanical,
especially when the malfunction indicator light on the dashboard is activated.
