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Locality: Blackburn, Victoria, Australia

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25.01.2022 RECALL UPDATE 22.11 HYUNDAI KONA EV OWNER ATTENTION PLEASE, BATTERY SYSTEM FAULTY NEED TO BE PATCHED UP ASAP! BMW X3. X4 ALSO ON THE LIST FOR A LOOSE SEAT BELT FITMENT.(MAYBE EASIER TIGHTEN UP YOURSELF?)

24.01.2022 tech journal 27.9 Jeep Grand Cherokee common air bag fault fix

21.01.2022 TECH JOURNAL 4.10 OB5.DL501 CLUTCH REPLACEMENT PART 2/2

21.01.2022 tech journal 10.10 1/2 hardcore tech report on the latest GM10speed transmission try to read it through without falling asleep, in case you might need this info one day

20.01.2022 RECALL UPDATE 3.10 VEHICLE RECALLS FOR MEC.FORD.PEUGEOT.TOYOTA + SPECIAL REPORT FOR BALLJONTS FROM BURSON,PEDDERS.

19.01.2022 AUDI A4 B8 ENGINE, TRANS ENGINE OIL LEAK - common from upper cover seals, camshaft inner seals or lower timing case cover/ valve cover/vacuum pump - all these oil leaks are "matured repair jobs" can be done the same day with a few hundred dollars. CAMBRIDGE ISSUE- very common cause for all kinds of camshaft timing issue - it controls cam adjuster supply also head oil flow- this is very "matured repair " replacement is approx $ 350 ... OIL CONSUMPTION: OIL THROUGH PISTON RINGS, VALVE STEM SEAL ALSO PCV. if left not treated it will cause catalytic converter blockage. - this is a matured repair, which will require engine assembly removed and internal parts swap out with revised parts, cost is approx $ 3600. ( see our Facebook details) AIR LEAK - common leak from the rear main seal, Rh lower turbocharge hose, PCV valve internal leak. if the vehicle has front-end accidents, it may also leak from the intercooler. COOLANT LEAK - water pump leak is most common approx $ 790 to replace, also can be from heater hoses or the outlet at the back of cylinder head. INTAKE VALVE CARBON UP - very popular due to the direct injection system, the warning sign is engine idle rough only at cold start. SERVICE: OIL & FILTER REPLACEMENT EVERY 10.000KM/6MONTH SPARK PLUGS EVERY 60.000KM ENGINE WITH CODE: CJB- 3GEN ENGINE IS FREE OF ENGINE CONSUMPTION/AIR LEAK ISSUE YET COOLANT LEAK IS COMMON FROM WATER PUMP ALSO BY-PASS PIPE TO TURBO. S4 3.0 ENGINE IS COMMONLY USING ENGINE OIL, ALSO HAVING BAD CAMSHAFT SOLENOIDS TDI ENGINE: 2.0 LITER - high-pressure fuel pump, glow plug, EGR, EGR cooler is common, plus sagged engine mounts. 2.7/3.0 TDI: engine mounts, injector leaks, intake control flap broke at the link to control motor. + DPF issue ( commonly the result of leaking injectors or incorrect engine oil ) TRANSMISSION MANUAL TRANS IS GOOD YET THE FLYWHEEL IS DMF WHICH IS EXPENSIVE CVT, 7 speed DSG will need regular service to ensure a long lifespan. common issue and repair info will list in a separate report.

18.01.2022 BODY ISSUE : 1. DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAULTY - only can open the door from the inner handle. replacement cost approx $ 400 for new aftermarket or known good 2nd hand. 2. MMI PAD -WATER DAMAGE ALSO SOFTWARE CAN BE STUCK- PAD CAN BE REPLACED BY ITSELF, SOFTWARE CAN BE UPDATED. 3. AC DUAL-ZONE OFTEN HAS TEMP CONTROL ISSUE- only one side temp control is available or air distribution issue. 4. WATER LEAK - water can leak under carpet often when an aftermarket windowscreen is fitted. OR space near the crawl panel blocked with leaves. OR SUNROOF DRAIN BLOCKAGE (there are 4 drains and tubes that need to check )

18.01.2022 TECH JOURNAL 19.9 PART 3/3

17.01.2022 TECH JOURNAL 4.10 VW/AUDI 7SPEED WET CLUTCH REPLACEMENT ( OB5/DL501) PART 1 /2

16.01.2022 10speed GM trans info part 2/2 Application : Ford 10R60 2020- Ford Explorer... 10R80-MHT 2020- Ford Explorer HEV 2020- Lincoln Aviator HEV 10R80 2017- Ford F-150 2018- Ford Mustang 2018- Ford Expedition 2018- Lincoln Navigator 2019- Ford Ranger 2019- Ford Everest 2019- Ford Mustang 2020- Ford Transit 2021- Ford Bronco General Motors[9] 10L80 MF6 2018- Chevrolet Suburban RST 2018- Cadillac Escalade 2018- Chevrolet Tahoe 2018- GMC Yukon Denali 2019- Chevrolet Camaro SS 2019- Chevrolet Silverado 2019- GMC Sierra 10L90 MGL 2017- Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2019- Cadillac CT6 See more

11.01.2022 TECH JOURNAL 26.9 RECALL UPDATE

10.01.2022 tech journal 15.10 update info share for most popular 8speed auto trans on-road, for service, internal, common faults, tips check this out part 1/3

09.01.2022 YES, WE CAN UPDATE THE ONLINE BMW LOGBOOK, JUST A SHORT ANSWER TO THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.SO YOU CAN CHECK SERVICE HISTORY ANYWHERE FROM THE LOG-IN PORTAL.

09.01.2022 Tech journal recalls update 10.10. It seems Mercedes want to fill their workshop with recall jobs? Might be a good idea to skip the 2020 model or get the 3 years old model? let me know what u think.

09.01.2022 AUDI A4 B8 SUSPENSION SUSPENSION 1. FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHES - check them when u have wheel shake at freeway speed. repair cost approx $ 280... 2. LOWER BALL JOINTS, CASTER ARM REAR BUSHES, SHOCKER LOWER BUSHES. approx $ 399 for most of them. 3. FRONT AND REAR SHOCKERS, price is approx $ 275 each 4. UPPER CONTROL ARMS - @ $ 90 each 5. price for regular brakes approx $ 450 front, $ 390 rear. See more

09.01.2022 Tech journal 31.10 reports on MEC GLA200 collision prevention Assist Plus inoperative fix tips Note: This method will also work on A/B/C/CLA models. Make sure you connect the battery charger(100A ) or professional system voltage maintainer.

08.01.2022 Using live data to diagnose the underline issues is the essential skill set of modern auto tech. This is a good example of Bad/damaged Catalytic converter that caught with data PIDs .

07.01.2022 tech journal 22.9 skyline timing belt, wheel bearing

06.01.2022 tech journal 8.11 catch up a report on recent work on Mazda RX 8 more reports coming soon ( sorry for slow updates recently due to lack of spare time)

05.01.2022 tech journal recall update 15.11 Jeep Cherokee, Volvo s40/60 owner attention, please. also Gladiator Tyre on recall for sidewall issue.

05.01.2022 recall update 8.11 Audi owners, time to get your DSG update to date with dealer taking care of repair bills.

05.01.2022 TECH JOURNAL 4.10 SPECIAL REPORT - Auto training seminar from ATRA2020. back to study while school re-opening just started- just sounds right1 anyone want to know a bit more about new trans tech?

03.01.2022 Recall update 20.9 please check if you got Hyundai, or Mec .