How To Service A Car
Servicing of your car is one area where you can save a considerable amount of money by going the DIY route. Over the life of the car you stand to save some serious cash by servicing it yourself but if you want to keep your vehicle in tip-top shape you do need to know what to look [...]
Video – How To Reset The Service Reminder Message – VT Commodore
Just serviced your VT Commodore and want to get rid of that pesky service reminder message? Here’s how to do it. Start with the ignition in the OFF position Hold down both the ‘up’ and ‘down’ arrow buttons on the trip computer Turn the ignition to the ON position while still holding both trip computer buttons [...]
BA-BF Falcon 6 Cylinder Spark Plug Replacement
Today we are taking a look at replacing the spark plugs on BA and BF model Falcon’s equipped with the six cylinder engine. These engines are fitted with Platinum or Iridium tipped spark plugs meaning that replacement is due only after 150,000km and equivalent replacements only should be used. The first step is to remove the [...]
Falcon 4 speed Auto Fluid Level Check
If you own a Falcon manufactured after Febuary 1996 chances are you have gone looking for the transmission dipstick and come up blank, and for good reason, they don’t have one! Falcons made after this date have a ‘sealed’ transmission and have no dipstick, only a filler plug on the side of the transmission similar [...]
DIY Vehicle Safety Check
With the holiday season fast approaching I thought we should take a look at the basic items on a vehicle safety check. I strongly suggest having a qualified mechanic carry out a full service and tune-up before contemplating any long trips and that combined with these few basic tips should see you get to your [...]
