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A well tuned engine uses less fuel and produces less emissions.Frequent replacement of spark plugs, fuel filters and Air filters ensure that your vehicle is running at its best. This will result in a more fuel efficient vehicle which over a twelve month period does work out to be financially beneficial for you. Engine oil loses its effectiveness over time. It needs to be replaced regularly to extend engine life.Engine oil has three jobs. It lubricates, it acts as a cooling ag

A well tuned engine uses less fuel and produces less emissions. Frequent replacement of spark plugs, fuel filters and Air filters ensure that your vehicle is running at its best. This will result in a more fuel efficient vehicle which over a twelve month period does work out to be financially beneficial for you. Engine oil loses its effectiveness over time. It needs to be replaced regularly to extend engine life.Engine oil has three jobs. It lubricates, it acts as a cooling a

Here is footage of Brandon removing the water pump from a Hem 6.4 V8 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It's a relatively same consuming task however there is nothing particularly complex about it and anyone with a medium level of DIY competency should be able to conformably do this repair themselves. We are in the process of releasing this clip at a latter date with audio of the step by step instructions. www.gdlauto.com.au https://gdlauto.com.au/blog/ https://www.facebook.com/GDLAutomoti

There could finally be some relief in sight at the petrol pump, with the Federal Government announced the plan to reduce the fuel excise budget a few weeks back.It's not the only cost of living "cash splash" but Treasurer Josh Frydenberg denies the Coalition is trying to buy an election win. This of course is probably not the case but to be honest he average Australian household probably doesn't mind one way or another after priced exceeded two dollars per litre in the lead u

How to replace head unit in a WK2 Jeep Grand Cherokee? How to replace the stereo in a WK2 Jeep Grand Cherokee? How to replace the sat-nav unit on a WK2 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Brandon From GDL Automotive Services shows you how to remove the stereo unit in a WK2 Jeep Grand Cherokee. www.gdlauto.com.au https://gdlauto.com.au/blog/ https://www.facebook.com/GDLAutomotive https://www.facebook.com/gdlsubaruparts https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagra

Does your car have a name? Do you talk to it regularly or even feel guilty driving another vehicle? If so, you are not alone. Sydneys drivers see their cars as so much more than just a vehicle. A new poll finds 60 percent of drivers consider their cars to be full-fledged members of the family—nearly as many owners seal this bond by naming their four-wheeled friends. One can safely assume the figures would be similar for most Australians. This trend has actually increased in r

One of the world’s most iconic cars, the Aston Martin DB5 from the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger, has reportedly been found in the Middle East nearly 25 years after its disappearance. The famous DB5, driven by actor Sean Connery in Bond movies Goldfinger and Thunderball, was equipped with various specially equipped gadgets including ejector seats, tyre-shredders and machine guns, along with bulletproof shield just to name a few. These gadgets were crucial in helping the fic

So many questions arise when we think of men and cars, particularly young men and cars. Why do they take reckless risks? Why do they intentionally make them obnoxiously loud. What is it about a burnout (during a piece of rubber) that gets some of them excited? Why are they spending thousands of dollars on a piece of metal when all that does is take them to and from work? They can’t sleep in it. They can’t eat or cook in it. Have you met a man whose car is cleaner than his ho

Wheel Spacers are just one part of the cowboy approach to 4wd modification. We have covered a lot of these type of back yard hodge bodge modifications in the article below. Why Are Police Targeting Modified 4WDs Below are ten reasons why wheel spacers should never make it onto your vehicle. 1. Spacers put extra load on wheel bearings Closely related to an increase in vehicle track is an increase in hub and wheel bearing load: Said simply, placing a wheel further outboard will

The SRT comes with a petrol v8 engine and is also fitted with the large Brembo brakes. These are not like the brakes fitted to the other model Grand Cherokee. The Brembos use a softer compound metal that wear out faster and are a multiple pot clipper making the pads wear out much quicker than the brakes fitted to the V6 options. AS you watch the video you will see the size of them is substantial which is what makes them a rather expensive replacement. There is no audio but if

This day and age, there are a large variety of parts options available for almost any make and model of vehicle. In Australia the options for Land rover and Range Rover parts are a little more limited. A small amount of time found online can find the appropriate parts you need for any application. Things from service items all the way through to accessories such as bull bars and tow bars. In most cases any part made to OEM standard will be more than suitable for usage on your

In recent months Sydney has been hit with two serious bouts of weather resulting in serious flooding. The behaviour of the average motorist in these situations baffles us, as human beings time and time again, prove that Charles Darwin and his survival of the fittest is a complete lie. THE MECHANICAL RAMIFICATIONS OF WATER: Two key items of note for any motorists. Once water has risen above the sill line on most passengers vehicles. Insurance companies consider them a Stat wri

Below we have covered some DIY methods to remove mould from your car. It may seem obvious but the mould occurs because water has entered your vehicle. If this is an ongoing occurrence for you we advise getting your mechanic to look at the possible source of water entering the vehicle. Common reasons for this are, sunroof leaks, windscreen seals leaking and tail light seals leaking. Once you have mould in your car you will have bacteria inside it. This gets into the air condit

Typically people put vehicle servicing off until after the holiday period. This is counter productive, you need to have problems resolved before they even arise. Prevention is better than cure. Many costly repairs on motor vehicles are actually completely avoidable. We have seen this even more so in recent years with the financial pressure of Covid on the average Australian household. Closely followed by flooding and the conflict in Europe. We advise all vehicle users to not

This day and age, there are a large variety of parts options available for almost any make and model of vehicle. In Australia the options for Jeep parts are a little more limited. A small amount of time found online can find the appropriate parts you need for any application. Things from service items all the way through to accessories such as bull bars and tow bars. In most cases any part made to OEM standard will be more than suitable for usage on your Jeep. Be mindful of t

Will Electric Vehicle Come down in Price? One of the biggest barriers for would-be buyers of electric cars in the current economic climate, is the purchase price. There is a massive problem with electric cars – their price tags. It’s not the only cause for hesitation that prevents the current crop of battery-powered vehicles from silently driving their way into the consciousness of new car buyers but it is the most dominant. Other factors include, limited options currently on

Most mechanics won't discuss genuine and aftermarket with you. Generally they have been in the industry long enough to know which is better or necessary for the application. In our experience at GDL this is the case. There are certain car parts that based off previous experience you just never bother with. However it is helpful if you are a DIY person or just for your own knowledge to understand the difference between Genuine, OEM and Aftermarket parts. Why Not Always Use Gen

“People are freaking out,” noting that some of the resistance to change is propelled by unfounded rumours of technicians being electrocuted by electric vehicles. Majority of the independent auto repairs trading today have done nothing to prepare for the change that is coming. Some sources state "Ninety percent of our industry has done nothing" (Washington Post) A huge portion of these privately owned shops are owned by sole traders or a partnership (often a husband and wife

At a recent staff meeting one of our team raised questions about the future of the automotive industry, job security for technicians and the future of the internal combustion engines in the Australian market. These are all questions that have begun to sneak up on those in the automotive industry as we prepare for the inevitability of change. According to ResearchAndMarkets.com's recent Electric Vehicle Outlook: 2021 and Beyond report, Electric Vehicles will represent almost 5

The conflict in the Ukraine is being blamed for the hike in prices at the bowser. The general excuse given by oil companies, politicians and anyone who cars to weigh in on the debate is "The conflict between Russia and the Ukraine". Russia is the worlds second largest supplier of Crude oil making the explanation easily digestible even if the pricing is putting the average household under financial pressure. However, the facts are Australia does not buy its Crude oil from Rus

The Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 Comes with three motor options in Australia. 6.4 V8 Hemi petrol 3.6 V6 Petrol 3.0 V6 Diesel As with any car that is ten to fifteen years old, there are always common issues that arise. The Video above runs through the comprehensive list of common faults that all three options have. There are many positive features to the vehicle too. That is the next video we intend to make. For now this is a comprehensive look at the faults ant thinks to be sure t

The Ford Territory Diesel engine is a Land Rover engine used int he Land Rover Discovery. This motor has several common faults to keep an eye out for. The engine runs a timing belt instead of a chain. There is actually two belts. The main belt on the front of the motor and a diesel injection belt on the rear one. The thermostat housings are common for leaking. Along with turbo failures, EGR faults and the known split inlet manifold issues. You can read up on these issues by c

The petrol four cylinder engine fitted to the TGN model hills is common for developing a coolant leak from the plastic water pipe that runs beneath the inlet manifold. Toyota have changed the replacement part to a metal pipe which means that once changed this pipe should never need to be changed again. The replacement of this pipe does require the removal of the inlet manifold. www.gdlauto.com.au https://gdlauto.com.au/blog/ https://www.facebook.com/GDLAutomotive https://www.

The most common fault with the Hyundai I30 is a knock and clunking noise that develops int he steering wheel. The cause for this is a Little plastic gear that fails. Be careful of any one trying to sell you a complete column. Having said that the second most common fault is the failure of the electric motor for the column which will require the replacement column. We have covered the replacement of the column here. We have also covered the failure of the plastic gear here. In