MPM - Moving things forward and bringing the knowledge to you!

What we are doing for You! To enable the Independent/Universal service center to carry out the required maintenance on the vehicles, we will not only be supplying a vehicle specific online tutorial to enable the technician to service the individual vehicle with the correct part number in fluids, but informing them of when the required drain service intervals of the system are also. This will be available through the MPM website, and the specific QR codes on the new packaging will ensure that the user friendly process for replacement of the ATF etc will ensure that the technician can carry out the manufacturers approved process for the maintenance of the said system. No other oil supplier offers this online service, and thanks to the QR code on the new MPM-packing the right car and correct fit for purpose product is quickly selected. The online manual guide leads the technician through a step by step in-depth detailed process to carry out the maintenance regime of the transmission system. An example from our coming online manual: 'Make sure the vehicle is level, put the gear in the P, let the engine run idling for two minutes, step on the brake and then select all gears, seven times, hold for ten seconds in every gear, turn the automatic transmission in P, check the fluid temperature 80 °C. and check the fluid level'. The manual will also explain how the technician can reset the computer maintenance codes also. Each specific vehicle will have its own on line manual, as the application and maintenance regimes may be different due to the individual vehicle and manufacturer’s application or requirement. In turn this will enable the Universal or independent outlet to increase its operating profits by enabling them to carry out the necessary maintenance regimes, and not turning business away to the Main dealers through the lack of knowledge or training on the new auto transmission systems.Missed opportunities by Universal/Independent Garages or service centers. Some Universal/Independent garages miss opportunities to the main manufacturer dealers by turning away servicing opportunities as they do not know how to replace the oil of a modern automatic transmission system. To enable the Universal or Independent outlet to be able to carry out the works and service the Auto Transmissions, MPM are in the final process of compiling a full comprehensive online servicing manual for each car, which will enable them to service these vehicles in line with the manufacturer’s requirements. Modern automatic transmission systems are very efficient but extremely complicated and without correct servicing in line with manufacturer’s requirements, then failures and breakdown of components will inevitably happen. On top of this, efficiency of the vehicle will also suffer resulting in loss of performance; such as MPG, ride comfort etc. Current manufacturers have developed specific bespoke ATF's, which are only applicable to their models and ranges and by replacing the fluids with the correct product/part number in ATF, at the specified manufacturer service intervals, ensures that the systems operate as they were designed to. The time has long gone when a couple of ATF fluids are sufficient to maintain the wide and varied ranges of auto transmissions that are currently operating on the roads, as each automatic transmission has its own required additive package and 'friction modifiers' that are needed for the system to operate within the manufacture’s parameters. So the time to serve the market with two or three ATF products is in the past, and as for products that are labeled as multi-vehicle universal are no longer applicable and are not fit for purpose unless they actually are the spec for the individual vehicle. MPM is 'Moving things forward', and we want to help you to be able to supply the correct products that are fit for the application in hand. MPM has thirteen different ATF's to serve the current fleet operating on our roads, besides our specialist DSG and CVT fluids. The reason for our wide range of ATF products is as a direct result to meet the requirements of the current automotive OEM manufacturers servicing requirements. With our pro active approach, we have excellent relationships with various OEM suppliers which allow us to bring you the products required that are not readily available outside of the main dealer networks. In addition, we are informed of any manufacturer products which may supercede current specified products and will update and inform you immediately of this. Why should ATF be replaced, and what are the benefits of replacing the ATF at the required service interval? The ingredients of a modern day ATF are very complex and bespoke to a certain transmission system. Through extensive R&D, manufacturers blend the product to ensure that they meet or exceed their specified parameters. Numerous factors have to be taken into consideration for example; thermal stability, anti-foaming, anti-emulsion formation, noise reduction and extended drain intervals. On top of this, specific additives enable the ATF to filter out any particles such as dirt and metal particles from the system which are caused by wear and may reduce the life and efficiency of the transmission itself. What happens to your ATF over time. Your transmission whilst running on a daily basis operates at a very high temperature, and under heavy loads. So it’s inevitable that the ATF will degrade over time and not perform efficiently, especially if the manufacturer maintenance regime is not adhered too. Over time, Oxygen reacts with certain parts of the ATF oil blend, and makes the fluid more unstable at a molecular level. This causes what is known in the industry as 'polymerization' i.e.: the oil become thicker, the viscosity decreases, contaminants and foreign particles increase, acid formation entails and the additives in the fluids decrease as it copes with the day to day operation of the system. To ensure the efficiency of the system and to maintain its manufacturer specified life, then the system needs to have the ATF changed with the correct product which is in line with the manufacturer requirements and maintenance schedule. This will alleviate any failures in the system due to incorrect, or not fit for purpose products being installed. What are the symptoms of an expired ATF? Automatic transmissions efficiency is affected over time by ATF naturally thickening as it carry out what it has been designed to do within the gearbox. Main symptoms of the ATF not carrying out its designed function are speed-shifting is more difficult, the gearbox resonates and vibrates and may make unfamiliar noises, and the car idles irregularly, the transmission switches more slowly from R- to D-drive and vice versa, and the gear changes are not as smooth as they should be. Often is thought that the brake bands within the gearbox are worn, but this is not the case, but mostly it's a matter of contaminated or life expired ATF, which have allowed the brake bands to loose grip. This is not necessarily a mechanical problem, because by simply replacing the ATF, the problem is solved. In some extreme cases, the vibrations can become so bad that it can cause major internal bearing failures in the gearbox. Stop loosing business to Main Dealers. To enable the outlet to service modern ATF systems do not involve a major investment by the garage. The tools, plugs, adapters, tubing and, if special tools are required, they can then be sourced cheaply from numerous sources. Cars with automatic transmissions are becoming more popular and also cars with DSG transmissions have now reached the age that end users are turning to universal garages for servicing. So opportunities are a plenty. By ensuring that the garages can offer a full maintenance regime for individual vehicles and with the current economic climate, the independent and universal garages can increase their client base and increase turn over and increased customer satisfaction. Now available at MPM: the newest ATF-specification MB 236.15