MPM News
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Oct 9, 2024Antifreeze or Coolant?Before it leaves the factory, a car's cooling system is always filled with coolant. Coolant is an essential component of a car's cooling system. Coolant is a mixture of antifreeze and demineralized water and its job is to cool the car's engine. It circulates through the cooling system and absorbs...Read more
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Jul 10, 2023MPM oils and fluids for hybrid and electric carsWith the proliferation of hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs), engines and drives are becoming increasingly complex. Car manufacturers' requirements for oil and fluids are therefore also increasingly demanding. MPM offers the individual garage customized advice and full coverage with recommended...Read more
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Oct 11, 2021Oil consumption: what is normal?Having to pull over because a warning light appears on the dashboard? The oil light may come on at the most inconvenient times. This pesky light can indicate, among other things, that the oil level is too low. But it can also indicate an abnormal oil pressure, a clogged oil filter, a...Read more
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Dec 16, 2020Engine oil: An essential engine part Incorrect 'imitation' engine oil cos...It is well known that, for car parts, there is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) quality and often also an aftermarket (imitation) quality available. This dual quality similarly applies to engine oil, which should also be considered a specific engine part! That is the subject of this...Read more
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Oct 22, 2020Fuel Additive: MPM Complete Petrol System Cleaner: a must haveWhat does MPM Complete Petrol System Cleaner do? Modern (turbo-charged) gasoline engines are increasingly equipped with a direct fuel injection system. Such a system provides power while simultaneously meeting increasingly stringent environmental requirements. However, these high-quality fuel...Read more
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Apr 17, 2020Fuel additive MPM Complete Diesel System TreatmentFuel additive: MPM Complete Diesel System Treatment, a proven product that perfectly cleans and maintains diesel fuel systems. What does MPM Complete Diesel Treatment do? MPM Complete Diesel System Treatment has no equal when it comes to keeping diesel fuel injectors clean and removing deposits...Read more
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Dec 1, 2019ATF, almost 20 different types of mandatory prescribed version...In Europe, ever more new cars are being delivered with an automatic transmission. The reason for this of course is greater comfort, but also the arrival of (semi) autonomous driving. The latter requires an automatic transmission. With functions such as “distance control” and “traffic-jam assist”,...Read more
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Oct 1, 2019What you should know about ‘E10’ petrolPetrol stations in the Netherlands with two or more pumps are required by law to provide E10 petrol via at least half of their fuel nozzles as of 1 October 2019. The other half remains available for different types of petrol. In other countries, such as France, Belgium, and Germany, ‘E10’ fuel...Read more
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Jul 4, 2019Sustainable and green driving?Ensure timely and correct maintenance! In any case, use the engine and transmission oils prescribed by the car manufacturer. The environment is ‘our future’. At MPM, quality and sustainability have been going hand in hand since we started. Mobility and the environment are often mentioned together...Read more