Scan gauge monitors considerable drop in transmission temperature

by Ron Hill | May 20, 2022 | Mechanics 101, Motoring On the Sunny Coast, Transmission Cooler Upgrade

Tech Talk   Add transmission cooling to drop running temp An impressive 40 degree drop in transmission running temperature is confirmed after cooler upgrade . . . 2017 | 3.2L Diesel | 6 Speed | Ford Ranger John recently visited the workshop to fit a 6R80 Dual Oil...

Ford Rangers Overheating

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...

5 Signs it’s time to service your transmission

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,...

Land Rover Discovery Internal Clutch Failure

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...

4WD Performance modifications

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,...

Effects of driving through flood water

by admin | Feb 18, 2017 | Driving Tips, Motoring On the Sunny Coast

Tech Talk Effects of driving through flood water Recent rain on the Sunshine Coast brought a 2005 model Volvo to our workshop after it travelled through knee deep water. It ingested water into the air intake system which in turn failed the engine instantly. This is a...