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Why Should You Keep a Close Eye on Your Diesel Particulate Filter?

If you drive a diesel truck, then it will be fitted with a particulate filter in accordance with strict environmental laws. If you have only recently swapped over to this type of vehicle, then you may not be too familiar with this component, how it may work and what you should do if it doesn't. How can you get yourself up to speed with this part? Types of Filter There are many different types of diesel particulate filter (DPF), and some of them are more effective than others.

Why You May Need to Change Your Habits If You Want to Drive a Big Truck

If you want to get a truck licence to drive a heavy-duty truck so that you can look for more opportunities and earn more money, then you need to get into a very different frame of mind. You may be used to driving a car and have held a licence for five or 10 years, but not all of your habits will transfer well to this type of vehicle. What do you need to think about as you get more experience and move up to this next level?

Will the Tyres on Your Car Pass the Rego Inspection?

Before a car that is more than five years old can be driven on the roads around Australia, it needs to be certified as safe and will need to have what is known as a "pink slip" inspection. This needs to be done at recommended intervals and can be performed at a certified facility, where the inspector will assess its condition and concentrate on its general safety. While they will look at the suspension, steering, brakes and lighting, did you know that they will also inspect the condition of your tyres?

Tasks of End Tipper Trailers for Your Homestead Preparation

When you begin clearing property for a new homestead, there are several tasks you have to consider. The tasks that likely come to mind are clearing the land and leveling the land for new barns and buildings. There are some tasks that follow these more common processes that you may not consider right away. These processes can benefit from the use of end tipper trailers. Here are some of those tasks and what you need to know about how the end tippers can be an asset.

4 Best Tips About Fuel Injection Systems: A Guide For First-Time Diesel Car Owners

A diesel engine depends on the fuel injection system to give it power, and thus propel an automotive. A fuel injector pump is an integral component of the diesel engine because it pushes fuel under high pressure from the engine manifold, through the fuel lines and up until the fuel reaches the injectors. This article gives first-time diesel car owners tips about fuel injection systems. 1. What do Fuel Pumps Do?

How to Fix Your Rear Drum Brakes

Drum brakes are considered to be "old" technology and are being gradually replaced as time goes by. Yet you may still have them fitted to your car, especially on the rear as opposed to the front. These brakes are quite reliable but will occasionally fail and require attention, so if you're having issues with your setup now, what could be going wrong? How It Works If you were to take the rear wheels off your car, you would see an enclosed cylinder which is also known as the "

What to Look for in a Local Towing Service

One of the things you need to know about the area you live in is where the nearest towing service is. Having a local towing service that you can contact when you need them can save you time and money during emergency situations. Before you simply pick a towing service from a sign or by word of mouth, there are a few things you need to look for. Here are a few of those key points and what you need to know about each one.

3 Essential Tips for Test Driving a Used Car

It's shiny, looks and smells mint, and it's a used car. When buying used vehicles, most buyers do not treat the test drive as the most critical part of the purchase process. The buyers get attracted to and carried away by the aesthetics even before putting the car to the test. However, it is a wrong approach to buying a used car because you can learn a lot from a test drive than from a salesperson.