4WD Servicing from Golden Plains Mechanical: Everything You Need to Know

For many car owners, getting their vehicle serviced is often a tedious chore. However, car servicing is a crucial part of vehicle ownership and maintenance. It ensures your vehicle is operating optimally and safely. Moreover, regular car servicing prevents costly repairs and prolongs the lifespan of your vehicle. The importance of car servicing is even more vital for those who own a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle. 

4WD vehicles are more complicated and rugged than regular cars, which means that servicing them is a specialised task that requires a technician with experience in this area. 4WD cars have a complex transmission system that distributes power to all four wheels. Additionally, the chassis, suspension, and steering of 4WD cars are designed to handle the demands of off-road driving. 

Difference between Regular Car Service and 4WD Service

Therefore, when you take your 4WD vehicle for a service, you should always look for a mechanic with specific 4WD servicing experience and training. The mechanic will check your car's oil levels, fluids, brakes, air filters, and perform a range of tests and inspections that are specific to 4WD vehicles.

Regular car servicing is essential for all types of vehicles, including 4WDs. It is crucial for owners to keep up with their vehicle's scheduled servicing to ensure their safety, prevent breakdowns, and to avoid the need for costly repairs. 

Importance of Regular Car Servicing, Especially If You Go on Long Trips or 4WD Trips

When you take your 4WD on a long trip or an off-road adventure, you are putting more strain on the vehicle, which means that servicing becomes even more critical. By getting your 4WD serviced before and after any trips, you are giving your vehicle the best chance to stay in top condition, protecting your investment and, most importantly, you and your passengers' safety.

Golden Plains Mechanical is a Repco Authorised Service center, which means they offer the Repco Nationwide Warranty. This warranty provides peace of mind to all vehicle owners, knowing that any issues arising from the servicing will be addressed by the Repco Nationwide Warranty. This warranty ensures that your 4WD will always be covered no matter where you are in the country.

Servicing your 4WD vehicle is critical for its maintenance, longevity, and most importantly, your safety. At Golden Plains Mechanical, we have the expertise and experience in 4WD servicing to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Come in and see us at our Bannockburn workshop today!

4WD Service and repairs in Bannockburn

Differential bushings could be the issue if they are aged, worn or cracked.  They control movement in the joints, absorb road bumps and reduce vibrations and noise while driving or reversing. These are one of many automotive issue we can handle at Golden Plains Mechanical, your trusted local mechanic in Bannockburn.

It is fair to say that the Ford Territory and Falcon are two of the most popular vehicles on Australian roads. Both of these models are prone to high rates of wear in some rear suspension components, such as the rear differential bushing. This is particularly apparent on vehicles that have travelled high kilometres, have high horsepower or vehicles towing loads regularly.

A tell-tale sign that this bushing is no longer performing as intended is hearing a clunking noise or feeling a jolt under acceleration or when shifting gears from drive to reverse. The primary function of the rear differential bushing is to provide a smooth and quiet transfer of power from the engine to the rear wheels of your vehicle under acceleration.

Should this issue go unresolved it may result in excessive wear on surrounding drive train and suspension components so it is wise and economical to act swiftly should you be experiencing any of these symptoms.

Your local Repco Authorised Service Centre Golden Plains Mechanical in Bannockburn is experienced in diagnosing and fixing this problem. We can replace your worn rubber differential bushing with a highly durable Nolathane differential bushing specifically designed and manufactured to address this problem and return your vehicle back to its optimum performance.

So, if “clunking” goes with your Territory or Falcon, contact the team at Golden Plains Mechanical today.

It is fair to say that the Ford Territory and Falcon are two of the most popular vehicles on Australian roads. Both of these models are prone to high rates of wear in some rear suspension components, such as the rear differential bushing.

At Golden Plains Mechanical in  Bannockburn we believe the transmission is an important part of your vehicle.

Without the transmission, your vehicle would not be able to move between gears. The transmission fluid allows you to do this smoothly and also protects the working parts inside your transmission. The transmission fluid doesn't diminish through use. Yet the level should still be checked periodically because if there is a leak, or the fluid level is low, it will harm the internal parts of your transmission.

Transmission fluid can become dirty over time with metal shavings and other particles which will shorten the life of your transmission. Replacing a transmission is a costly exercise and so checking the fluid and replacing it when necessary is a good investment in the long run.

At Golden Plains Mechanical we provide a full 65 Point Vehicle Condition Report upon request with every full car service - This includes a check of your transmission fluid and we will advise you if we think your fluid needs to be replaced or if a transmission service might be needed.

Call Golden Plains Mechanical for all your diesel 4WD and diesel passenger vehicle repairs, inspections and services. We are conveniently located in Bannockburn.

A diesel engine can be more efficient, better for the environment and cheaper to run than its petrol-powered counterpart. However, it still needs regular servicing to keep it running at an ultimate level and to help make sure nothing goes wrong. 

Our technicians at Golden Plains Mechanical are fully qualified to service diesel SUV, AWD, 4WD and Passenger diesel vehicles. Contact us today.

Call Golden Plains Mechanical for all your diesel 4WD and diesel passenger vehicle repairs, inspections and services.

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Golden Plains Mechanical offer the very best in Car Service & Repairs. 
Conveniently located in Bannockburn, our business is Repco Auto-Tech trained, ensuring all of out technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. 
At Golden Plains Mechanical we have a wealth of experience in car servicing for all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. 
As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we have a commitment to delivering high quality workmanship and to providing our customers in Bannockburn and the surrounding areas with the very best in automotive servicing.


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