by Ron Hill | May 17, 2018 | Mechanics 101, Motoring On the Sunny Coast
Tech Talk Ford Ranger gets Hot Ford Ranger Transmissions are OVERHEATING when towing Problems are occurring when towing a heavy load – caravan/boat etc up steep hills, no problem on flat ground or normal hilly roads. There has been a flow of Ford Rangers...
by Ron Hill | Apr 5, 2018 | Mechanics 101, Motoring On the Sunny Coast
Tech Talk 5 Signs it’s time to service your transmission 1. Strange Noises If you hear grinding noises, stop and check your transmission fluid Fluid should be bright red, not brown or black If the fluid level is fine, but fluid is brown,...
by Ron Hill | Nov 10, 2017 | Mechanics 101, Motoring On the Sunny Coast
Tech Talk TECH INFO – Landrover Discovery The check engine light displays and slip codes are stored in the computer Nine times out of ten the transmission needs to be removed from the vehicle because of these codes. The main reason the internal clutches will...
by admin | May 15, 2017 | Mechanics 101, Vehicle Safety
Tech Talk Four-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive Explained Could you tell the difference between four-wheel drive (4WD) and all-wheel drive (AWD)? If you said “no” you are in good company. Most people think they are synonymous with one another and know these systems aid...
by admin | Mar 22, 2017 | Mechanics 101, Vehicle Safety
Tech Talk What will they think of next? Safety features of new vehicles Vehicle safety has come a long way in the last few years. The installation of airbags in new cars has become a standard practice and a requirement. They are not just in the dash, a number of cars...
by admin | Mar 22, 2017 | Mechanics 101, Motoring On the Sunny Coast
Tech Talk 4WD Performance Modifications We are a nation of 4WD lovers. From the humble school run to crossing the Simpson Desert, we are in love with these versatile machines. Modifications are the big wow factor these days – lift kits, bigger wheels and tyres,...