OCTOBER 2023 AFTERMARKET 39 www.aftermarketonline.net also help to extend component life and avoid unnecessary and costly repairs for motorists. One of the best ways of protecting it is to ensure you have clean oil. So, regular servicing and using a top tier engine flush such as JLM Engine Oil Flush is essential. Regularly using a professional fuel additive such as JLM Emission Reduction Treatment helps to reduce the emissions’ load on the EGR and DPF. It is also much less expensive than using premium fuel. If the engine or DPF do become heavily contaminated then the JLM DPF Cleaning Toolkit and a dose of the JLM Diesel Extreme Clean are cost-effective, technician-tested, rapid systems that will restore performance and cut emissions.” Mike added: “I can’t emphasise enough the importance of regular vehicle maintenance for cutting emissions and extending vehicle life; especially when backed with a quality range of additives, lubricants, and service tools.” For more information, visit: www.jlmlubricants.com Satisfaction Looking at specific components, the NTK portfolio from Niterra UK saw its EGR valve range extended earlier this year with the introduction of two new part numbers for several vehicle applications following the UK launch of an initial 45 references last March. Niterra UK Marketing Manager Becca Knight said: “Customer satisfaction with the emissions and performance of their vehicle starts with quality sensors and valves. The NTK EGR valves range covers thousands of popular cars and LCVs on the UK and Ireland’s roads, and helps workshops offer high quality repair and maintenance services. “The principal function of the EGR system is to reduce the amount of harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx) that are produced during the combustion process. EGR valves first started to be widely adopted in Europe in the 1990s in order to meet the Euro 1 emission standards. Today, 100% of diesel cars are equipped with EGR valves and 30% of petrol cars. Many new models will be even equipped with two EGR types, low pressure and high pressure, which means that aftermarket demand for these parts is highly likely to grow in the coming years.” She continued: “Exhaust gas temperature (EGT) sensors from NTK are the OE component of choice in approximately 35% of global passenger car sensor applications, meaning that choosing their aftermarket portfolio will maintain the performance typical of an NTK part- extreme resilience against heat and vibrations, have high measuring accuracy, fast light-off times and an exceptionally wide measuring range. They monitor components such as turbochargers DPFs and catalysts, ensuring that they function at the optimum temperatures for greatest efficiency and protecting them against excessively high temperatures that can lead to component failure. Electrical resistance of the thermistor element varies relative to temperature. “Meanwhile, NTK Lambda sensors are the number one choice of VMs providing exactly the right sensor for every vehicle application. They give improved engine efficiency, reduced emissions and increased economy.” Becca added: “Garages are advised to always go with a bespoke OE-quality Lambda sensor and steer well clear of ‘universal’ sensors. A universal Lambda sensor is designed to cover as many applications as possible by splicing in the connector from the unit being replaced. In theory, this sounds like a good idea. In practice the potential for a mismatch with the vehicle's system or subsequent premature failure is very high. For more information, visit: www.ngkntk.com/uk Durability and reliability Finally, commenting on the role of turbochargers, Nissens Marketing Manager Jan Zieleskiewicz said: “In order to conform with European emissions legislation, whatever their fuel type, many engines are small capacity units employing forced induction combustion systems, which are almost always reliant on a turbocharger. The demand for replacement parts is as strong as ever, and recent forecasts indicate this will remain the case for at least the next decade. “The turbos that feature in the Nissens Automotive range, are not only manufactured to Genuine Nissens Quality standards to provide the durability and reliability that is required for these high performance parts, but are also backed-up with a comprehensive technical support package that delivers benefits to the factors supplying them, in addition to the obvious advantages for the installers fitting them.” Jan added: “The Nissens turbo offering falls within the company’s Engine Efficiency and Emissions product category, which also includes intercoolers, EGR valves, modules and coolers, as well as turbo oil feed pipes, and provides workshops with everything that’s needrf to complete a full and thorough turbo replacement, by ensuring the new unit is correctly and reliably lubricated.” For more information, visit: www.nissens.com/turbos " $% &%$#"! $ GDI Injector %#% %$ # $ Cleaner $ $ % " % % $ " # % $ # # $ Email: info@kalimex.co Call: For more information: % o.uk
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