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Automatic Transmission Servicing

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Don’t be fooled by the clever wording in your vehicle handbook regarding the replacement of the oil in your transmission. Many manufacturer’s now claim the automatic transmission is sealed for life, meaning the oil never needs to be replaced. Following this strategy will indeed reduce the life of the automatic…

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Why are dash cams so popular?

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The Popularity Boom of Dash Cams and Driver Monitoring Systems If you have already considered investing in a driver monitoring system, it’s safe to assume that you already know how they work and what they are all about. For those amongst us who are just at the beginning of their…

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Do you know your warning lights?

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Dash warning lights, do you know what they mean? Above is a photo of an instrument panel on a Toyota Prado with the ignition on and the engine not started. Some of these lights are for driver awareness however they have no influence on the vehicle performance (door ajar) for…

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What you didn’t know about tyres

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Tyre design is changing to meet the ever increasing demand for better fuel economy. There are two key areas that tyre manufacturers are working with. The first is reducing the weight of the tyre. This has been achieved be making the tyre wall thinner and decreasing the depth of the…

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Vehicle Air Conditioner Repairs

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Car Air Conditioning Repairs Queensland How to avoid costly repairs Just about every vehicle now driving on Australian roads is equipped with and air conditioning system. More modern vehicles are reliant on a functioning air conditioning system as the vehicles are not designed to be driven with the windows down….

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Engine Oil Sludge – Don’t Get Caught

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One problem we are noticing more often with vehicles calling in for service is engine oil thickening or sludging. Usually this symptom is associated with vehicles that have travelled low kilometres and have not had an oil change for around 12 months, or have had the incorrect oil added to…

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Mitsubishi Timing Chain Failure - Andrews High Tech Automotive

Mitsubishi Timing Chain Failure

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If you are the owner of a Mitsubishi Triton or Pajero with a 3.2 litre diesel engine (engine series 4M41) you will find the following information very interesting and it could save you a lot of money. Mitsubishi Timing Chain failure – what’s the issue? This particular engine incorporates a…

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