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These 5 Things Can Help You In Improving Your Engine Performance

There are a few things you can do to improve your engine performance and also gain better fuel economy, one of the good things you can do is go and talk with the friendly guys at your local family owned Gold Coast Ute Hire Company, they will give you a few pointers and ideas when they’re not too busy. Some things you can do yourself are: 1. Maintenance   Ensure that all the normal maintenance things like oil and filter changes have been done and your tires are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure. Change the drive belts and timing belts when recommended.Have your car tuned by a professional service mechanic and use the correct grade of fuel. 2. Air Intake   In order for your engine to run it needs the oxygen in the air to mix with the fuel, the more oxygen the more power your engine will produce. So try replacing the standard air intake with a larger capacity one with a larger filter to allow higher volumes of air to enter your throttle body.The

Safety Tips - Tipper Truck Operators Must Know About

Operating a tipper truck has its own special set of safety considerations which relate not only to the size of the truck and its load but also to the area you will be operating in. Whether you are a driver, passenger, helper or just standing by it is very important that safety is everyone’s first priority whenever you’re working in or around a tipper truck. Considering these safety tips will ensure you have a pleasant and trouble free experience when operating a truck from Gold Coast Tipper Rental: Before you load the truck you must inspect it thoroughly Check that the tyres are in good condition and inflated correctly Check the brakes and suspension Ensure that all the trucks mechanisms such as the hydraulic systems and tailgate operation and check that the box surface is even and allows for the flowing of the material your loading Check the stability of the ground as stability is the greatest risk factor affecting tipping truck operations. Ensure the rear wheels are on so