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Should You Get A Stage 2 Camshaft if I’m doing an MDS Delete.

Enhancing a vehicle’s engine can be a thrilling experience. However, as recent diagnostics on a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT reveal, modifying your HEMI engine without due care can sometimes lead to unforeseen complications and significant damage. This article breaks down a recent case involving a misfire diagnosis that uncovered severe engine issues, highlighting the importance

Gordon Atkinson March 25, 2025

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What Does a Safe-T-Cam Actually Do?

If you’re driving in New South Wales, you might spot a sign that says “Safe-T-Cam ahead” but what do these cameras actually do? You’ll find them on major motorways in NSW and South Australia, and if you use a GPS app, you might have even seen them marked as speed cameras. But are they really

Gordon Atkinson March 17, 2025

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‘Promoting Unsafe Shortcuts’: Why TikTok’s DIY Car Repair Trend Could Be Doing More Harm Than Good

Social media has made it easier to perform basic vehicle maintenance, but experts are raising concerns over the oversimplification of complex car repairs in viral videos. If you’ve spent time on TikTok, chances are you’ve come across DIY ‘hack’ videos offering quick fixes for a variety of problems. While some of these can be useful,

Gordon Atkinson March 17, 2025

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What’s the Difference Between a Range Rover and a Land Rover?

With such similar names, it’s easy to mix up Land Rover and Range Rover. But while they might look alike, there’s a key distinction: all Range Rovers are Land Rovers, but not all Land Rovers are Range Rovers. Even though “Range Rover” is written across the bonnet where you’d typically expect a brand name, it’s

Gordon Atkinson March 17, 2025

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How a Stolen Car Insurance Claim Could Drive Up Your Costs

Even if you’re not at fault when your car is stolen, you could still face higher insurance costs. As car theft rates rise across Australia, some drivers are finding their premiums increasing—or even being denied coverage, after filing a stolen vehicle claim. A frustrated driver recently shared their experience in the Stolen Cars Melbourne Facebook

Gordon Atkinson March 17, 2025

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Ford Ranger Rival Confirmed for 2027

The mid-size ute market is about to get even more competitive, with Ram officially confirming it will launch a new model in the United States in 2027. The yet-to-be-named ute is expected to rival the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux, and Ram Trucks Australia has expressed strong interest in bringing it to local showrooms. A

Gordon Atkinson March 6, 2025

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Optimizing Fuel Economy After Z46 Fuel Pump Recall for Jeep Grand Cherokee

Grand Cherokee owners have recently reported issues with fuel economy after having the Z46 fuel pump recall serviced. If you’ve experienced worsening fuel efficiency post-repair, it’s crucial to understand what might be going wrong and how to correct it. This article explores the technical details surrounding the Z46 fuel pump recall and offers guidance to

Gordon Atkinson March 3, 2025

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Do Average-Speed Cameras Catch Cars?

Average-speed cameras have been a fixture on Australian roads for decades, but did you know they may not apply to all vehicles? Introduced in Victoria in 1985 as part of a trial, these cameras have since spread across the country in an effort to reduce speed related accidents, particularly on highways and freeways. However, there

Gordon Atkinson February 24, 2025

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Stellantis Unveils ‘Hands-Free, Eyes-Off’ Driving Feature

Stellantis, parent company of Jeep, Dodge, and Ram, has announced its first “hands-free, eyes-off” partially autonomous driving system, STLA AutoDrive, aimed at easing stop-and-go traffic. However, due to market and regulatory challenges, the company has yet to confirm a rollout timeline or which models will receive the technology. Market Challenges and Delayed Rollout “The technology

Gordon Atkinson February 24, 2025

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Category: GDL Auto Blog

Should You Get A Stage 2 Camshaft if I’m doing an MDS Delete.

What Does a Safe-T-Cam Actually Do?

What’s the Difference Between a Range Rover and a Land Rover?

How a Stolen Car Insurance Claim Could Drive Up Your Costs

Ford Ranger Rival Confirmed for 2027

Optimizing Fuel Economy After Z46 Fuel Pump Recall for Jeep Grand Cherokee

Do Average-Speed Cameras Catch Cars?

Stellantis Unveils ‘Hands-Free, Eyes-Off’ Driving Feature

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