Signs Your Fuel Might Be Contaminated: What to Do Next

Signs Your Fuel Might Be Contaminated: What to Do Next

Fuelling up your vehicle is a routine part of car ownership, but what happens if you suspect the fuel you’ve just pumped into your tank is contaminated? Contaminated fuel can cause a range of issues, affecting your engine’s performance and potentially leading to costly repairs. Signs of Contaminated Fuel: Here are some common symptoms that…

Tyre Tread Depth

Tyre Tread Depth

Tyre tread depth directly impacts your vehicle’s grip, handling, and overall safety. In Australia, the legal minimum tread depth is 1.6mm. However, maintaining tyres with optimum tread depth is equally essential for optimal performance. How to Check Tyre Tread Depth Fortunately, you don’t need fancy equipment or a trip to the mechanic to check your…

Is Your Clutch Giving You Signs its end is near? Here’s What You Need to Know

Is Your Clutch Giving You Signs its end is near? Here’s What You Need to Know

Your car’s clutch is often overlooked until it starts causing trouble, but understanding the signs of a failing clutch can save you from more significant issues down the road. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the purpose of a clutch, its lifespan, common causes of wear, and crucial signs that indicate it’s time for a…

Aftermarket DPF Units – A Cautionary Tale

Aftermarket DPF Units – A Cautionary Tale

If you own a diesel vehicle, the term “DPF” might sound familiar. DPF, or Diesel Particulate Filter, is a crucial component of the exhaust system designed to comply with emission laws. However, our recent real world experiences underscore a significant warning: stay clear of aftermarket DPF units. In this post, we’ll delve into the pitfalls…

Project Jalopy: Upgrading the JK Wrangler with SRT Brembo Brakes

Project Jalopy: Upgrading the JK Wrangler with SRT Brembo Brakes

Meet our latest shop project. We present what we will, for now call Project Jalopy, an ambitious undertaking centred around our vibrant orange JK Wrangler. This initiative aims to showcase the possibilities for JK Wrangler owners by integrating various top-tier components from different suppliers. Our starting point for this exciting project comes courtesy of Frankie…

The JK Wrangler Overhaul: A Comprehensive Build Update

The JK Wrangler Overhaul: A Comprehensive Build Update

In this update, we’ll be diving into the ongoing JK Wrangler build, a project that involves integrating various components from a donor vehicle into the new setup. This JK Wrangler underwent significant modifications due to damage, prompting the owner to invest in a new vehicle while salvaging and transferring numerous enhancements from the original. A…

How to Identify If your Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 Diesel has the Hose in the Valley

How to Identify If your Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 Diesel has the Hose in the Valley

Do you own a WK2 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L Diesel and are curious about whether it has a hose in the valley without the need to remove the manifold? In this article, we will discuss some quick tricks to help you identify whether your WK2 has the hose in the valley to save you some…