There are a number of causes of A/C Compressor failure, however in most cases the problem will be caused by just one of a handful of common faults. Here, DENSO Aftermarket Sales UK’s technical expert, Alan Povey, talks us through the easy way to identify these faults.
Most common failure cause – bad repair
Bad repair can be identified in a number of ways, and can manifest itself as numerous different faults. Below are some of the most common faults relating to bad repair:
1. Engine Oil
a. Peugeot tend to favour a product like Comma Protech 5W30 for most of their vehicles. However, the very latest engines may carry different recommendations so you should always check our on-line VRN application guide at www.commaoil.com before fitting any product.
The updated 2007 Peugeot 308 introduced a selection of new PSA Group engines, the most popular of which were 1.6- and 2.0-litre HDi turbo-diesels and 1.6-litre VTi petrol engines. Castrol points out that every engine in the current generation Peugoet 308 was designed to run on fully-synthetic, low viscosity 5W-30 engine oil.
It’s important that vehicle technicians top-up these vehicles with the correct oil formulation. Anything other than the recommended fully-synthetic 5W-30 C2 formulation will not have the relevant PSA Peugeot Citroen B71 2290 approval (including higher viscosity oils, such as 10W-40), thereby invalidating the manufacturer warranty, and may reduce the efficiency, performance and longevity of the engine.
A new initiative to help garages demonstrate their green credentials has been launched by the Tyre Recovery Association.
The Responsible Retailer program will reward those garages and tyre retailers who manage their used tyre disposals in line with industry rules with signage which can help them promote to customers.
First Line has been named as the UAN’s Supplier of the Year.
The United Aftermarket Network named First Line as its top supplier during the group’s recent trade show at the Madeiski stadium in Reading.
First Line Managing Director Dan Joyner says the award is a testament to the values of his business: “To be recognised as a valued supplier by a single customer is encouraging, but to be awarded with the supplier of the year accolade on a corporate level by an important buying group is a real achievement for the whole First Line team.
Groupauto says the upcoming AutoCare show will be one of the largest the group has staged. The event, taking place at Stonleigh Park in Warwickshire on June 21, is a chance for Groupauto suppliers to showcase their wares to AutoCare member garages.
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For motorists the journey that parts fitted to their cars will have taken to get to them is pretty unfathomable. For the technicians, factors and parts manufacturers that make up the supply chain, however, it’s everything.
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Marina Motors started life as a love story. The former owner of the garage ran a petrol forecourt where he fell head over spanner in love with a young pump attendant called Marina. He named the garage after her and it has stuck to this day.
The IMI’s Professional Register has gone live to the public.
The scheme, developed by the IMI and backed by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, aims to showcase those technicians who have a proven commitment to quality and ongoing training. Those technicians who are ATA registered or who are members of the IMI will already see their names and businesses displayed online.
The IMI says it wants to use the register to help the sector improve its image by changing public perceptions, as well as increasing consumer confidence in the industry.