What is the ideal tyre pressure you need in your vehicle, and how to work this out? Quick question: When did you last check your car’s tyres? Do you know what brand and model they are? What is the recommended tyre pressure for your vehicle? Do you have an idea what condition your tyres are […]
What do you get when you marry your mobile phone with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)? You get the latest in tyre care technology – a Bluetooth TPMS. This device can display live tyre pressures and temperatures right to your phone. Also, it gives an alarm if there is an issue with your tyres […]
The premise of measuring the atmospheric pressure inside the tyre is how our tyre pressure monitors work. Air pressure inside a tyre enables the entire wheel system to function smoothly. The air inside provides a cushion between the rim and the tyre, easing rolling resistance and lessening road friction, ensuring a comfortable and safe ride. […]
Whenever you go out on the road, it’s not just your engine and tyres that you should check. It is also essential that you bring along the critical tools for the journey. Or what we would like to call here in OBD2 Australia as Toolbox Essentials. Our Toolbox Essentials Screwdrivers and socket wrenches Tighten those […]
Four-wheel drive (4WD), 4×4, or ute, whatever you want to call them, are part of the Australian automotive lore since Toyota imported Landcruisers in 1958 and Ford produced Falcon XYs in 1971. Further interest in 4WD-ing grew after Sunraysia 250 Desert Race in Mildura in ‘71. And now, more and more Aussies get their best […]
We always hear people – business experts, financial gurus, parents, spouses, friends – telling us to spend our money wisely. Well, if you’re a responsible car owner, then you will be wise to save money (at least every 6 months) to cover the cost of car servicing. A lot of drivers take this task for […]
How do you set up and use your VAL-FLATE tyre deflate valves? We’ll give you the rundown here. Set up your VAL-FLATE Tyre Deflate Valves Get one of your tyres to go down to the tyre pressure you want your valves to be set. To do this, you can use a tyre deflator gauge you […]
Looking forward to getting on the road and making the most out of your caravan? Caravan towing tyre pressure is an important factor on these trips as it can affect your safety, fuel economy, tyre wear and tyre damage. Admit it, you often overlook caravan tyres and you don’t check regularly, right? But don’t worry, […]
What does TPMS mean? What does it do? TPMS stands for tyre pressure monitoring system, and it is a system that monitors the air pressure and temperature of your tyres. Some cars have these built-in from the factory. These are mainly cars built after 2007, as installing a TPMS was a requirement of cars for […]
