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Company cars, trucks and 4WDs play a big role in keeping Australia moving. From small, local businesses to national trucking companies, managing fleets is a challenge that every company has to contend with. One of the most important parts of fleet management is tracking maintenance and repair requirements. Meeting your servicing requirements helps with reducing …
Company cars, trucks and 4WDs play a big role in keeping Australia moving. From small, local businesses to national trucking companies, managing fleets is a challenge that every company has to contend with. One of the most important parts of fleet management is tracking maintenance and repair requirements. Meeting your servicing requirements helps with reducing …
Diesel vs petrol engines is a debate that’s been raging for almost a century. While the two types of engines share lots of similarities, the way they use and burn fuel means they’re suited to very different purposes. Diesel engines are often found in heavy duty commercial equipment where they’re expected to run continuously and …
Water and diesel are often found together, but they’re a bad mix. Excessive amounts of water in your fuel promotes the growth of algae and can corrode the steel tank. This has the potential to cause major damage to engine components, resulting in costly and extensive repairs. While it’s common to find small amounts of …
No matter the size of the car or truck you’re driving, the systems that keep it running are often very similar. As cars and heavy vehicles have become more advanced, the two have begun to share dozens of core technologies. However, one area where light and heavy vehicles still differ is in the use of …
What are the Differences Between Auto Mechanics and Diesel Mechanics? Read More »
Diesel engines are one of the most common power sources on the road today. And you don’t just see them in large trucks and passenger cars, diesel engines power all sorts of equipment, from mining and industrial machinery to yachts and commercial equipment. But the diesel engines we know and love today have come a …
We expect our vehicles to work hard, day in and day out. It’s not always easy to find the time to stop and maintain your vehicle, but it’s worth the effort when the alternative is finding yourself stranded on the side of the road. Every dollar you spend on preventative maintenance could save you hundreds …
Maintenance Tips to Reduce the Chance of a Breakdown Read More »
Australia is a big place, and it’s powered by truck drivers who spend their working weeks travelling back and forth along some of the world’s longest stretches of road. Covering that sort of distance means there are more than a few things that deserve pride of place in the cab of your truck. Your personal …
Making sure your truck does not break down on the side of the road is vital. At Kel Stanton’s, we want to make sure that you don’t end up stranded! Below we have listed the common signs that your truck needs servicing:The Service StickerIt may sound obvious but making sure that you get your vehicle …
One of the most interesting things about being a heavy diesel mechanic is the wide range of machinery and locations they work across. One day they could be working in a field fixing agriculture equipment, and the next maintaining a crane high above the ground.Heavy diesel mechanics specialise in working with heavy vehicles and machinery, …