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Battery Maintenance

23/12/2016

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Batteries play an important role whether it be on your 4wd, genset or earth-moving machinery.
From starting big heavy duty diesel engines to a small car they need to be in good working order. Heavy duty engines usually require alot more power for starting a bigger engine, thus usually having more batteries than a car.

Regular battery maintenance and testing can give you a health check on your battery before it leaves you stranded on the side of the road or a machine that wont start blocking a building site.

​DieselWest can test and replace your batteries anywhere that is convenient to you.

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Airbrake systems: How they work in your heavy vehicle 

22/12/2016

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Trucks are very heavy vehicles, and when it comes to stopping, they need some serious power to make sure they are able to do so safely. Air brakes are able to absorb the energy generated by the vehicle when it is trying to stop. Ever wondered why trucks make that hissing noise when they come to a halt? That’s the air brakes in effect, releasing a build-up of excess pressure in the system. It is crucial you keep your air brakes in working order to ensure not only your own safety, but the safety of other vehicles as well.

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Wheel Bearing  Maintenance

11/12/2016

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​It’s important to regularly maintain your vehicles wheel bearings, whether it is truck & trailer wheel bearings or your car’s wheel bearings. General maintenance such as adjustment, lubrication with the correct grease can prolong the life your wheel bearings and other associated components. When neglected may result in expensive repairs & inconvenient breakdowns when you least expect it.

Diesel West can maintain and repair your Truck, Trailer or car’s wheel bearings to help keep you on the move and off the side of the road.
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Pre-season checks for hydraulics systems on the farm

7/12/2016

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Breakdowns can be costly when it comes to your farm equipment and it’s especially difficult when a breakdown occurs during planting or harvesting season. To avoid something going wrong with your machinery at a crucial time, it’s essential that you conduct adequate checks on your hydraulics to ensure everything runs smoothly. Always perform appropriate checks pre-season so you can pick up any issues before your machinery is really put to work.

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