Fuel System

5 Diesel Car Services Essentials in Hamilton

5 Diesel Car Services Essentials in Hamilton

Diesel vehicles are a big part of life here in Hamilton – whether you’re running a Toyota Hilux out in Te Kowhai, hauling the boat from Cambridge, or zipping the kids to footy practice in a VW Touareg along Ulster Street. They go the distance, but only if you look...
5 Diesel Performance Boosting Strategies

5 Diesel Performance Boosting Strategies

Diesel engines are awesome for grunt and reliability – but like anything, they need a bit of love to keep ’em running sweet. Whether you’re cruising up and down Te Rapa Road, crawling through peak-hour on Kahikatea Drive, or bouncing over potholes out Ruakura way,...
Replacing the Fuel Filter

Replacing the Fuel Filter

All about your fuel filter (and why you should care!) Alright, let’s have a chat about fuel filters. You probably don’t give yours a second thought until the car starts spluttering down Kahikatea Drive or idling rough on a cold Hillcrest morning. But this little bit...
Car Fuel Line Inspection & Replacement in Hamilton

Car Fuel Line Inspection & Replacement in Hamilton

Why are fuel lines a big deal for your car in Hamilton? If you’re running around Hamilton, from Avalon Drive to Chartwell or even out to Morrinsville, you’ll know the stop-start, speed bumps, potholes, and the good old NZ weather test your car’s bits and pieces...
When to Replace the Fuel Filter – Common Signs & Symptoms

When to Replace the Fuel Filter – Common Signs & Symptoms

What does the fuel filter do? Over time, dust and particles will find their way into your car’s fuel system. Since modern fuel injection systems are very easily clogged, it is important that these contaminants are removed before they reach the injectors and...
When to Replace the Fuel Pump – Common Signs & Symptoms

When to Replace the Fuel Pump – Common Signs & Symptoms

What’s a fuel pump actually do? Alright, let’s keep this simple. Your fuel pump is the bit that gets petrol (or diesel) from the tank at the back, through your fuel injectors and squirts it into the engine up front. Without it, your engine’s basically running on fresh...