Theory in brief

Refreshing or discovering? Theory in brief - with our MAHLE technicians.

T-AC AIR CONDITIONING IN THE VEHICLE: Air conditioning system design, function, and common causes of failure

CONTENTS

  • Design and function of a vehicle air conditioning system
  • Air conditioning requirements in current and future vehicles
  • Function of the individual components of an air conditioning system
  • Types of refrigerant and their differences
  • Compressor oils and their differences
  • Common causes of failure and damage in a refrigerant compressor
  • Important steps during repair and assembly of the individual components
  • Proper maintenance of the A/C system
  • Avoidance of consequential damage
  • Support in the event of damage

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Participants: Maximum 30
  • Fee: EUR 39.90 plus VAT

TARGET GROUP

  • Vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Commercial vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Agricultural and construction machinery master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Authorized experts
  • Sales staff

T-EC COMBUSTION ENGINE IN DETAIL: Design, function, and common causes of failure of engine components

CONTENTS

  • MAHLE engine components in the combustion engine
  • Design and function of
    • Pistons
    • Valves
    • Bearings
    • Cylinder liners
  • Correct installation
  • Failure diagnostics
  • Common causes of failure and damage
  • Support in the event of damage

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Participants: Maximum 30
  • Fee: EUR 39.90 plus VAT

TARGET GROUP

  • Vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Commercial vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Agricultural and construction machinery master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Authorized experts
  • Sales staff

T-FI: FILTRATION IN THE VEHICLE: Filter design, function, and common causes of failure

CONTENTS

  • Requirements of modern filtration in vehicles
  • Design and function:
    • Oil filters
    • Fuel filters
    • Cabin filters
    • Air filters
  • Automotive air conditioning
  • Quality and distinguishing characteristics
  • Typical filter damage scenarios
  • Consequential damage in the engine periphery
  • Support in the event of damage

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Participants: Maximum 30
  • Fee: EUR 39.90 plus VAT

TARGET GROUP

  • Vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Commercial vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Agricultural and construction machinery master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Authorized experts
  • Sales staff

T-NT: NEW TECHNOLOGIES: Opportunities and challenges in modern and alternative drives

CONTENTS

  • Automotive trends and challenges
  • Ongoing development of the combustion engine
  • Alternative fuels
  • Alternative drives
  • Electrification of the powertrain
  • Engine cooling and air conditioning

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Participants: Maximum 30
  • Fee: EUR 39.90 plus VAT

TARGET GROUP

  • Vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Commercial vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Authorized experts
  • Sales staff

T-SA: STARTER MOTORS AND ALTERNATORS: Starter motor and alternator design, function, and common causes of failure

CONTENTS

  • Design and function:
    • Starter motors
    • Alternators
  • Distinguishing and identifying characteristics
  • Important steps during assembly
  • Common causes of failure and damage
  • Failure prevention during repair
  • Support in the event of damage

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Participants: Maximum 30
  • Fee: EUR 39.90 plus VAT

TARGET GROUP

  • Vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Commercial vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Agricultural and construction machinery master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Authorized experts
  • Sales staff

T-TC: TURBOCHARGERS: Exhaust gas turbocharger design, function, and common causes of failure

CONTENTS

  • Turbocharger design
  • Detailed principles of operation
  • Different types and models
  • Code of conduct and important service work on turbocharged engines
  • Common causes of failure in the turbocharger environment
  • Possible causes of poor performance, noises, and other complaints
  • Diagnosing damage in the engine periphery
  • Consequential damage following turbocharger failure
  • Support in the event of damage

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Participants: Maximum 30
  • Fee: EUR 39.90 plus VAT

TARGET GROUP

  • Vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Commercial vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Agricultural and construction machinery master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Authorized experts
  • Sales staff

T-TH: THERMAL MANAGEMENT: Design, function, and common causes of failure of cooling circuit components

CONTENTS

  • Coolant circuit
  • Design and function:
    • Radiators
    • Charge air coolers
    • Oil coolers
    • Exhaust gas coolers
    • Thermostats
    • Water pumps and kits
    • Switches and sensors
  • Correct assembly and maintenance
  • Cooling electronic components
  • Typical cooling circuit damage scenarios
  • Support in the event of damage

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Participants: Maximum 30
  • Fee: EUR 39.90 plus VAT

TARGET GROUP

  • Vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Commercial vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Agricultural and construction machinery master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Authorized experts
  • Sales staff

T-WF WORKSHOP OF THE FUTURE: Challenges and opportunities for the workshop of tomorrow

CONTENTS

  • The workshop over time
  • Changes in the automotive sector
  • Future requirements for personnel and equipment
  • Important changes and new developments in the market
  • Digitalization of processes and procedures
  • Driver assistance systems: maintenance and repair

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Participants: Maximum 30
  • Fee: EUR 39.90 plus VAT

TARGET GROUP

  • Vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Commercial vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Agricultural and construction machinery master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Authorized experts
  • Sales staff

T-TA THERMAL: ALTERNATIVE DRIVES Engine cooling and air conditioning in hybrid and electric vehicles

CONTENTS

  • Thermal management in hybrid and electric vehicles
  • Comparison of drive types
  • Cooling circuit: components and functions
  • Air conditioning: components and functions
  • Heat pump: purpose and function
  • Requirements for maintenance, personnel, and workshop equipment

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Participants: Maximum 30
  • Fee: EUR 39.90 plus VAT

TARGET GROUP

  • Vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Commercial vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Agricultural and construction machinery master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
  • Authorized experts
  • Sales staff