​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.

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.

When it comes to diesel vehicles, most people don’t give much thought to the driveline. After all, unlike your engine which is easily seen once you open the hood, you can’t even see the driveline unless you take the time to crawl under your vehicle. However, you’ll start thinking about your driveline a whole lot more if something goes wrong with it. Although drivelines go largely unnoticed, they are an essential component to your vehicle and are critical for vehicle reliability.

​When we buy a new vehicle, most of us have the best intentions when it comes to looking after it. You promise yourself that you won’t eat in the car, that you’ll clean it weekly and – most importantly – that you’ll service it regularly. However, life can get in the way and a lot of people quickly give up on the idea of regular servicing.

Before you ignore the servicing schedule of your car, it’s important to remember that there are several benefits to keeping up with your log book servicing.

Many businesses rely on the use of earth moving equipment in their day to day work. When it comes to dealing with earth moving equipment, the most important thing is to ensure the safety of you and your employees. This means that proper care and maintenance of the machinery is essential. Today, we’ll be looking at how you can prevent injuries when working around earth moving equipment.

Whether your truck has been making funny noises for a few days or simply stops without warning, there’s nothing more frustrating than having to deal with a break down. It can be especially scary if the breakdown occurs on a busy road or freeway. Although diesel engines have a reputation for being long lasting and reliable, things can still go wrong and it’s important to be prepared.
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Today, we’ll be taking a look at what you need to do in the event of a breakdown.

Although diesel has always tended to be the first choice in industrial settings, diesel engines are becoming increasingly popular in the commercial world. One of the main benefits of a diesel engine is that they tend to be more efficient and longer lasting.

Although diesel engines may last longer than petrol engines, you still need to keep on top of maintenance to make sure you get the best out of your engine. Today, we’ll be looking at some easy ways to help your diesel engine go the distance.

With an increasing focus on sustainability within the community, many people are considering the impact their fuel consumption has on the environment and this can be a significant factor when choosing between a diesel or petrol engine. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at diesel fuel and the impact it has on the environment.

Hydraulics systems use liquids to power your machinery, vehicle, equipment, or tools. They can generally create much more power than a mechanical system can and for this reason hydraulics is used commonly across mining and construction industries. However tough the working conditions are, there are still some common issues to watch out for when it comes to your hydraulics machinery. Here are five of the most common below.