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Ignition Leads // Engine Management Systems, Passenger car

What are ignition leads? Ignition leads are used to distribute the high voltage from the ignition coils to the spark plugs in a vehicle’s ignition process.   Why choose Valeo ignition leads? Having more than 670 individual part numbers, Valeo ignition leads cover three O.E. high tension wire…

Spark Plugs // Engine Management Systems, Passenger car

What is a spark plug? A spark plug is the ignition source for a gas-powered engine. It provides an electric current from the vehicle’s ignition system to the combustion chamber of the engine to ignite the air-fuel mixture.   Valeo spark plugs use the latest technology Valeo’s Original Equipment…

Glow Plugs // Engine Management Systems, Passenger car

What is a glow plug? A glow plug is a heating device that provides the additional energy required to start a diesel engine. It is a key component in the combustion process in diesel engines.   Why choose Valeo glow plugs? 100% of Valeo glow plugs are tested according to O.E. specifications.…

Massive Valeo Intercoolers range extension

    Today, the market trend shows a continuous increase of vehicles equipped with turbochargers which request the presence of a dedicated heat exchanger: the Intercooler. Workshops are dealing more and more with cars equipped with intercoolers; therefore Valeo has quickly answered this need by…

Want to be a leader in Dual Mass Flywheels? Valeo Service has a solution for any DMF technology you need.

  Valeo FullPack DMF™: the all-in-one DMF solution  With more than 120 references for both hydraulic and mechanical bearings, Valeo FullPack DMF™ is the simplest way to order, stock and fit replacement DMFs. Each kit includes a dual mass flywheel plus the disc, cover, bearing (hydraulic or…

Hitting the road this summer? Here are 5 car checks to do before you leave.

  1. Brakes! Make sure you can stop when you need to. Before you go anywhere, check that your brakes are functioning properly (this is best checked by your mechanic). Fully functioning brakes are even more essential when you are carrying more load like extra luggage and kids!  A complete braking…

Ignition Coils // Engine Management Systems, Passenger car

What is an ignition coil? An ignition coil is a key component in the ignition system of the gasoline vehicles. It is designed to transform the battery's low voltage (12 volts) to the thousands of volts (40k volts) needed to create an electric spark in the spark plugs. This spark is used to ignite…

Injectors // Engine Management Systems, Passenger car

What is an injector? An injector, or fuel injector, delivers fuel to the engine. Fuel injectors connect to the rail, but their valves remain closed until the Engine Control Unit (ECU) sends fuel into the cylinders.   Accurate fuel flow delivery with Valeo injectors Valeo injectors are…

5 signs it’s time to change your wiper blades

1. The skipper  If your wiper blades skip across your windscreen rather than smoothly wipe away the water, it’s actually a sign of underuse rather than them being worn out. This often occurs in hot and dry climates where the sun causes the blades to ‘set’ in one direction, rather than being able…