LuK adds to clutch range
New additions to the market-leading LuK clutch range released so far in 2012 cater for a vehicle parc of more than five million additional vehicles.
Parts added to the LuK clutch range from Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd this year comprise: 46 LuK RepSets for more than 1.75 million vehicles; 48 LuK RepSet Pros, for more than 1.52 million vehicles; 17 Dual Mass Flywheels (DMFs), 523,000; and 13 LuK Cylinders, 1.38 million.
Recent additions are have added more than 587,000 vehicles to the range with highlights including a Concentric Slave Cylinder for nearly 120,000 vehicles including the Suzuki Grand Vitara (JT) 1.9 DDiS, 10/2005-, a LuK Slave Cylinder for vehicles which include the Peugeot 207 (WD) 1.6v, 02/2007-; a LuK Master Cylinder for more than 61,000 vehicles including the Toyota Corolla (E12U, E12J) 1.4 VVT-i, 01/2002-; and a LuK DMF for more than 94,000 vehicles including the Land Rover Discovery MkII (LJ, LT) 2.5 Td5, 01/1999-06/2004.
Malcolm Short, Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd Technical Services Manager, said: “This year has seen us extend the LuK clutch range to cater for an additional 5.2 million vehicles on-the-road.
“There have been some significant additions in recent months to the LuK Master Cylinder and Slave Cylinder range and some customers may be unaware of how strong our range is. All the parts are OE and are available through the UK independent aftermarket.
“We will continue to add to our LuK product range as we approach the end of the year and into 2013 to make sure we remain ahead of our competitors.”
He said that the company was continuing to add to its industry-leading DMF range and warned that garages run the risk of damaging a customer’s vehicle by fitting a 4-in-1 solid flywheel replacement kit instead of a DMF.
“Mechanics and drivers have reported severe damage being caused to vehicles by the fitment of non-original equipment (OE) conversion kits,” he said.
“Modern petrol and diesel engines are now designed to be lighter and to produce more power and torque at lower speeds. They are also expected to be more fuel efficient and produce fewer emissions while still providing a smooth and refined driving experience.
“DMFs are vital in meeting all of these targets which vehicle manufacturers and the car-buying public now demand.
“They protect a vehicle’s drivetrain from damage caused by harmful vibrations and are now fitted on one in two new cars being built in Europe today with one in three cars currently on UK’s roads being fitted with one , accounting for around 10 million vehicles.
“It is just not worth the risk of fitting a 4-in-1 replacement kit instead of a DMF.”
Customers are advised to visit the LuK online catalogue for more information about exact applications for these new additions at www.schaeffler-aftermarket.com
Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd also supplies INA tensioners and FAG wheel bearings to the independent aftermarket, with all brands backed by technical support and repair installation tips through its industry leading internet site RepXpert (www.RepXpert.com) and a technical hotline; UK Tel: 08457 001100, Ireland Tel: +44 (0)1432 264264.