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Toyota Prado 250 DCS075 DCP075 fuel filter kits NEW

The New 2024 Toyota Prado 250 fuel filter kits have arrived!

At Diesel Care, we know reliable fuel filtration is essential to protect your diesel engine from water and contaminants. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Primary & Secondary Fuel Filter Kit for the 2024 Toyota Prado 250! With enhanced filtration, you can drive confidently knowing your engine is protected.Protect Your Prado 250 from Dirty […]

20 years partnership Steinbauer and Diesel CAre

Celebrating 20 Years of Partnership: Diesel Care & STEINBAUER Engineering

For two decades, Diesel Care and STEINBAUER Engineering have partnered to deliver advanced diesel tuning solutions for customers across Australia and New Zealand. As we mark this milestone anniversary, we reflect on the journey, the innovations and the shared commitment that have made this partnership so successful.Watch the highlights video below to relive key moments […]

Common Rail Injectors Installation Guide - Bosch - Denso - Delphi - Continental

Common Rail Injectors Installation Guide

Replacing Diesel Common Rail Injectors is crucial to maintaining optimal engine performance and reliability. In addition to registering the injector compensation codes in the ECU, proper handling, cleaning, and torque procedures are vital for preventing contamination and ensuring a secure fit. Below are step-by-step instructions on how to safely remove the old injectors and install […]

Why Quality Matters - Fuel injection components

Why Quality Matters: Choosing the Right Diesel Fuel Injection System Components

When it comes to your diesel engine, it’s important to understand that not all fuel injection system components are created equal. That’s why, if you’re serious about performance, efficiency, and long-term reliability, selecting high-quality, genuine, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts is essential. So, why exactly do quality parts matter so much for fuel injectors, pumps, […]

2024 Pre-Christmas Delivery Deadlines

2024 is almost over and we want to help you get your orders in time for Christmas! Here are the important dates to keep in mind to ensure your delivery arrives before before the holidays within Australia:Last Postage Dates for Delivery Before Christmas:Orders placed after 12 PM on 19th December 2024Any orders placed after this time will be processed […]

Christmas Greetings & Festive Trading Hours 2024

Christmas Greetings & Festive Trading Hours 2024

Season’s Greetings to our valued customers,The management and staff at Diesel Care extend our warmest wishes to you and your family for a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.Whether you’re hitting the tracks or enjoying some well-earned downtime, we wish you a Christmas full of good times and even better memories.We are proud […]

Black Friday Sale 2024 15% off everything sitewide

Unleash Power, Protect Performance – 15% Off Sitewide This Black Friday through to Cyber Monday

For 4WD enthusiasts and diesel vehicle owners, every part counts. From fuel filter kits to fuel injectors, each component plays a crucial role in keeping your engine and fuel injection system clean, powerful and ready for anything. During the Black Friday weekend, Diesel Care is making it easier than ever to invest in the quality […]

Toyota Land-Cruiser2024 Filter-kit DCS073 and DCP073 new release

Introducing Our New Fuel Filter Kits for the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 70

At Diesel Care, we’re excited to announce our latest range of custom diesel fuel filter kits. These kits are specifically designed for the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 70 IJ4 2.8L D4D (01/2024 – Current). Whether you’re taking on harsh outback tracks or driving around town, our kits offer top-notch fuel system protection for your Land […]

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The Ultimate Protection for Your 2024 Toyota Hilux

New Diesel Care Fuel Filter Kits now availableIf you’re a Hilux owner or 4wd enthusiast, you’re likely talking about Toyota’s 2024 upgrade. The legendary 2.8L turbo-diesel engine now benefits from V-Active Technology, a 48-volt electrical assist system designed to enhance fuel efficiency and overall performance. While this mild-hybrid system takes the 2024 Toyota Hilux to […]

Position Vacant – Toowoomba Automotive Spare Parts / Store person / Sales

Diesel Care is seeking an Automotive Spare Parts person to work with our team in Toowoomba. Working in this position will include duties such as sales, stock control and administration in relation to automotive parts.The role will be full time, Monday to Friday with a minimum 40 hours worked.We are looking for someone who…Duties include but are not limited to :Applications will be […]

Position Vacant: Diesel Motor Mechanic Toowoomba

DIESEL CARE Toowoomba is currently seeking an Diesel Motor Mechanic to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Diesel Automotive Mechanic to take on a fulfilling role at Diesel Care, with opportunities for both personal and professional development. You will be confident in forming strong working relationships with colleagues and customers and […]

New 2024 Land Cruiser 70 series 4.5L V8 catch can kits and fuel filter kits available

Catch Can kits and Fuel Filter Kits NOW AVAILABLE for 2024 Land Cruiser 70 Series 4.5L V8

There’s exciting news for Land Cruiser 70 series owners! Our team at Diesel Care is the leading provider of catch can kits and fuel filter kits for a variety of vehicle models, and we are pleased to announce that a range of our existing kits are compatible with the new Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5L V8 2024 […]

Diesel Care Christmas Christmas closing dates

Christmas Greetings and Closure Times 2023

Seasons Greetings to our valued customers,Our management team and staff at Diesel Care wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Our team is committed to providing you with the best service, products and diesel fuel injection needs and we would like to thank you for your loyalty and […]

Diesel Care Christmas Sale 10% off 2023

Christmas Sale 2023 – 10% Off

🎄 During the Diesel Care Christmas Sale, a wide range of Diesel Care products will be discounted at 10% off through our online store. The sale will only run from Monday 11th December 2023 to Thursday 21st December 2023 so don’t miss out!Get 10% off on the following:To take advantage of this deal, use the […]

Steinbauer power module old stock clearance sale

Steinbauer Power Module Clearance Sale

It’s time to clear out the old stock of STEINBAUER Power Modules! We have a range of STEINBAUER Power Module clearance stock available at discounted prices, so you can enjoy the same features and benefits of the STEINBAUER Module at a more affordable cost. If you have an older model 4WD, Ag Machine, Truck or […]

Christmas Delivery Dates 2023

In the lead up to the traditionally busy peak period it is recommended to get your orders in by the following dates for delivery within Australia by Christmas:All orders placed from Thursday, 21st December 2023 to Sunday, 7th January 2024 will not be shipped until Monday, 8th January 2024.If you have any questions regarding our […]

Diesel Care Black Friday Specials 10% off

Diesel Care Black Friday Sale 2023 – 10% Off

During the Diesel Care 5 Day Black Friday Sale that runs from Thursday 23rd – Monday 27th November 2023, you can save 10% on a variety of products from our online store.Get 10% off on the following:To take advantage of this deal, use the code ‘BLKFRI23′ at the checkout.*Please note – Offer Available for online […]

How to Fit a Catch Can in 8 Simple Steps

Have you ever thought about fitting a catch can to your 4wd? With all this talk about emission control processes, EGR, and carbon build up it’s hard not to ignore. As is can cause reduced performance and affect fuel efficiency. Visions of oil mist traveling to meet up with exhaust gases is not pretty. A party […]

Christmas Greetings and Closure Times 2022

To Our Valued Customers,Management and staff of Diesel Care would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.Please be advised that our workshop festive trading hoursfor all our branches will be as follows:CLOSED from 12pm, Friday 23rd December 2022REOPEN from 8am, Tuesday 3rd […]

Merry Christmas 2022 – Here’s 10% OFF

Have Yourself a Merry Christmas with 10% OFF!*Order any Fuel Filter Kit, Catch Can Kit, Dual Kit or STEINBAUER Power Module through the DieselCare.com.au online store and enter promo code: XMAS22DC at the checkout.*Offer ends 23/12/2022 – ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE

Position Vacant: 4WD Accessories Fitters – Goondiwindi

Looking for a trade role in a lifestyle industry?Diesel Care Goondiwindi is an ARB Stockist and currently seeking two enthusiastic and dedicated 4wd Accessories fitters to join our team!Duties include but are not limited to :Applicants will need to possess a sound knowledge of automotive fitting principles and auto electrics. A current drivers licence is […]

All We Do Is Diesel – Diesel Care Company Profile

Diesel Engines have changed dramatically over the years so the gear you’ve got to carry now to do the work on it has become quite specialised. While the basic principals of the diesel engine remains the same the introduction of common rail can not be dealt with down in the garage these days, this is […]

Fuel Filter & Catch Can Kits – Information Booklet

Everything you need to know about our kits!

Free Fuel Giveaway 2021 Photo Competition

It’s back again! – Our Free Fuel Giveaway! Just email us any diesel related photo you’ve taken that you’d like to see in our 2022 calendar. With lockdowns lifting in various parts of the country we look forward to seeing some recent shots or send in some inspiration of past travels and pre restrictions.The theme […]

Free Fuel Giveaway WINNERS 2020

Congratulations to the WINNERS of our 2020 Free Fuel Giveaway! Every year there are so many great entries and it’s always an extremely difficult task to choose! After comparing the wide variety of shots we managed to pick the ones which will appear in our 2021 calendar. The winners are: Front cover – Rob Drummond, […]

Free Fuel Giveaway 2020 Photo Competition

It’s back again! – Our Free Fuel Giveaway! Just email us any diesel related photo you’ve taken that you’d like to see in our 2021 calendar. Let us know if you have one of our products installed or if you have used our services. eg. Diesel Care Fuel Filter Kit, Catch Can Kit, Steinbauer Power […]

ProVent 200 IV 2020 Conversion Kit – OP Valve Integration

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***IF YOU HAVE A MANN + HUMMEL PROVENT CATCH CAN INSTALLED (or if you plan on installing one). The ProVent 200 from MANN+HUMMEL has been redesigned.What’s changed? The Over Pressurisation Valve (OP Valve) in the ProVent 200 is to prevent over pressurisation of the crankcase vent system in the event of the separation element […]

We’re Open, and it’s business as usual – COVID-19 Update

We’re all still here on deck and open for business! Due to the current situation of COVID-19 we wish to reassure our valued customers it will be business as usual unless otherwise advised.Being a repair service, we do not come under the Government shut down rulings as a place for social gatherings and have made steps […]

We’re Hiring a Workshop Administrator / Automotive Spare Parts Person – Tamworth

Diesel Care is seeking a workshop administrator/automotive spare parts person to work with our team in Tamworth. Working in this position will include duties such as sales, stock control and administration in relation to automotive parts and service. We are offering an immediate start and the role will be full time – 40 hours, Monday […]

Lack Of Servicing And The Damage It Can Cause

All this caused by lack of servicing!! These images are of a D22 2.5ltr Nissan Navara with 114.000klms. The vehicle came in for diagnostics, it was blowing a large quantity of black smoke.What we found: The air mass sensor was very dirty and the air cleaner was filthy on the inside of the filter. The […]

The magic wand of diesel diagnosis

The Magic Wand of Diagnosis

Our Director Andrew Bourne from our Toowoomba branch has been around the diesel diagnosis and repair scene for decades, and he’s seen it all in terms of vehicle diagnostics. Here’s what he has to say about ” The magic wand of diagnosis”…If you have read the Harry Potter books or watched the movies you will […]

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Free Fuel Giveaway WINNERS 2018

Congratulations to the WINNERS of our 2018 Free Fuel Giveaway!Every year there are so many great entries and it’s always an extremely difficult task to choose! After comparing the wide variety of shots we managed to pick the ones which will appear in our 2019 calendar.The winners are:Front cover – Sandra Davis “Exploring the Victorian […]

Chip or Tune

Diesel Care weighs into the power modules v ECU tuning debate with their side of the diesel powerup storyOne of the newest modifications to hit the 4WD scene is diesel ECU tuning, also known as ‘flash’ tuning. It seems that everywhere you look, there is another person offering to come to you, plug in a […]

Diesel Care Diesel Diagnostics

Diesel Care is the place that other mechanics send their four-wheel drives for us to figure out the problem, it’s because we have 70 years of experience and hard-earned expertise that no one else has. We don’t rely on guesswork or hunches when diagnosing problems.We have precision gear to provide accurate information on what the […]

STEINBAUER Information Manual

One of the easiest ways to modify your engines performance is to install a STEINBAUER Power Module – a highly advanced, completely programmable electronic computer module.Any questions you need to know about the STEINBAUER Power Module can be found here on our website or for further information check out our information manual… We can always […]

How a Diesel Care Fuel Filter Kit Can Save You a Whole Lot of Headaches

Andrew Bourne our Diesel Care Director is going to show you how a Diesel Care fuel filter Kit can save you a whole lot of headaches.How does it work? We set up a demonstration with a clean vessel of diesel and a bottle of dirty water, which is the most common form of contaminant. Andrew […]

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Free Fuel Giveaway WINNERS – 2017

Congratulations to the WINNERS of our 2017 #FreeFuelGiveaway! Every year there are so many great entries and it’s always an extremely difficult task to choose! After comparing the wide variety of shots we managed to pick the ones which will appear in our 2018 calendar. Thanks to everyone who entered!The winners are:Front cover – Taff Murray “Otway […]

5 Reasons Why You Need a STEINBAUER Power Module – A Review By Happy Go Travel

Happy Go Travel visited our Tamworth Branch recently to have a STEINBAUER Power Module installed in their Toyota Fortuner. Here’s 5 Reasons why they think you Need a Power Module…By Happy Go Travel “This may come as a surprise to some. Getting a power chip is not just about increasing power and going fast. It’s all […]

IMPORTANT – Don’t miss out on your 3 year extended STEINBAUER Power Module Warranty

Important information about STEINBAUER warrantyWarranty Registration of your STEINBAUER Products is important, at STEINBAUER it has been attempted to make this process as simple and straightforward as possible. However the registration rate remains low and most often customers think that they are automatically registered for warranty or don’t think about it until they need to […]

STEINBAUER Performer News Issue 7

The STEINBAUER Performer News is the Official customer magazine of STEINBAUER Performance Headquarters in Austria.Read all about The Latest developments:10 Years Selling STEINBAUER with Taber DieselImportant changes to WarrantyWhy you should Forget about FLASH TUNINGNew Series THE MECHANICSocial Media PRESENCESEE all this and more in the flipbook below (viewed best in fullscreen mode)… or download […]

Best insurance for your engine

The Best Insurance For Your Engine

Caravan and Motorhome On Tour magazine Issue 249 – Tech Talk.One of Oz’s top diesel gurus reveals the best way to protect your engine from dirty fuel.Fuel contamination can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to your engine, and the truth is, you won’t even see it coming.No matter how well your tow vehicle […]

STEINBAUER Power Module installation – Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series

Watch how our team installs a STEINBAUER Power Module in The Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series. And check out the Dyno Results.InstallationThe plug-in connection at the injectors are disconnectedThe connectors of the STEINBAUER wiring loom are plugged inRed wire is connected to the 12V (+) terminal and black wire to battery Negative (-) terminalPosition and secure […]

NexOpt – The Only Active vehicle Control System. STEINBAUER Engineering.

STEINBAUER Engineering have recently released The next generation of vehicle control customised solutions – NexOpt.NexOpt is a unique pro-active vehicle system which puts vehicle operators in control of their fleet. A bespoke solution designed to eliminate operational inefficiencies, improve safety and security and thus reduce costs.It offers:Complete vehicle controlCustomised solutionsFlexible to suit your needsOne platform […]

fuel inlet Adblue contamination

AdBlue Caution

We have recently had 2 vehicles, a Merc sprinter and the second a BT-50, in the yard at our Tamworth branch who have put AdBlue in their diesel from the same service station. Both of the vehicles Fuel systems were destroyed as the owners added Adblue into the diesel tank rather than into the dedicated […]

10 Reasons for Choosing a STEINBAUER Power Module

20% more power, better fuel economy! If we’ve got you interested, keep reading this article from the 4WD Action Australia magazine issue #267Improved performance and drivability: With up to a 20% increase in power and torque in most applications, as well as potentially improving fuel economy, turn your truck into a track conquering beast today!Results […]

Amarok V6TDI Steinbauer Install

STEINBAUER Module for Volkswagen Amarok 3L V6

Volkswagens Amarok 2018 model has a V6 engine with a standard output of 165kW and 550NM. Check out the video of the R&D process for developing a STEINBAUER PowerModule for this vehicle. It will provide the vehicle with 198kW of power and 660NM of torque!

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Fuel Filter Kit R & D For Amarok V6TDI

Our team are often doing R&D!Whenever a new vehicle hits the market there is always plenty of interest for us to develop a fuel filter kit to suit. In the case of the Amarok 3.0L V6TDI 2018-Current, unfortunately our bracket design for the 2.0 Litre TDI wouldn’t fit the V6 so it was back to […]

Blocked oil pick-up screen from the engine of a Hyundai iLoad van

Check out this oil pick-up screen from the engine of a Hyundai iLoad van!We were presented with the van with a symptom of loss of performance accompanied with a screeching noise.On inspection we found that the Turbocharger had failed. When questioned the driver said that the engine oil warning light had been flickering prior to […]

Filter Kits – 4WD Action issue 260

Following is an article shown in Australian 4WD Actions Diesel Performance Guide issue 260 on our Diesel Care Filter kits.Protect your 4WD’s engine from diesel contamination and prevent $1000’s of dollars of damage!It’s no secret that Australia has some of the worst quality diesel fuel in the western world due to a number of reasons […]

Denso Pump Repair

DENSO Diesel Pump Repair

Diesel engines are reliable, economical extremely powerful and great for the environment but there not when they have a poor or faulty fuel pump – find out more about the role and responsibilities of a common rail fuel pump, what can cause them to become faulty and what are the signs you should look for.

Free Fuel Giveaway Winners 2016 news

Free Fuel Giveaway WINNERS – 2016

Congratulations to the WINNERS of our 2016 #FreeFuelGiveaway! With so many great entries it was an extremely difficult task to choose! After comparing the wide variety of shots we managed to pick the ones which will appear in our 2017 calendar. Thanks to everyone who entered!The winners are:Front cover – Chris and Sandra Davis “Crossing […]

Flash Tuning Dangers

The Dangers of ECU re-mapping – Flash Tuning

To flash, or not to flash? That is the questionThe Dangers of ECU re-mapping – Flash Tuningby Andrew BourneMost of us who tow caravans or other loads with our 4WD’s are familiar with the need to improve the performance of our tow vehicle. The last 15 years has seen a major change in engine design […]

Steinbauer Performer News

STEINBAUER Performer News issue 5. 2016

The High Performer News is the Official customer magazine of STEINBAUER Performance Austria.Read all about The Latest developments, STEINBAUER’s 20th Anniversary, equipment for infield testing, Road trip around America, Changes in European Distribution, Off-road touring in Australia with Diesel Care and more…Download the full PDF hereArticle – Off-road touring in Australia with Diesel CareWhen we […]

Diesel Gurus Since 1947 – 4WD Action profile

Editorial by 4WD Action issue 255Here’s why experience and expertise is so important when it comes to your diesel engine.It stands to reason that you’ve got to trust your diesel engine to perform in tough conditions when you’re far away from help. So who do you trust to repair your diesel engine as very few […]

Bosch Service Network Convention 2016

The 2016 Bosch service network convention in Melbourne was held at the Kangan Institute’s Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) – the largest and most advanced automotive training facility in the southern hemisphere! ACE was established to be central and accessible to Victoria’s retail, service, repair and manufacturing industries.This venue was built with the objective to […]

STEINBAUER installed on Maccas rig

Macca’s rig is blowing smoke – we fix it with a STEINBAUER Power Module

Macca takes his tow vehicle into Diesel Care Toowoomba for a tune up. He’s had a chip on it since day one but disconnected it a while ago because it was blowing heaps of smoke. The boys at Diesel Care reckon the STEINBAUER Power Module will fix the problem so Maccas prepared to give it a go, he really misses the […]

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Will an auxiliary fuel filter cause flow or restriction issues with my vehicle?

We make both primary & secondary filter kit options for most popular diesel powered vehicles utilizing common rail fuel systems. Both versions of auxiliary filter give effective protection against premature fuel system component damage caused by contamination. We recommend the secondary as being the best option though. This is because the finer micron filter used […]

Free Fuel Giveaway Winners 2015

Congratulations to the 13 x winners of our ‪#‎FreeFuelGiveaway‬! With so many great entries it was an extremely difficult task to choose! After comparing the wide variety of shots we managed to pick the ones which will appear in our 2016 calendar. Thanks to everyone who entered!The winners are:Front cover – Steven Baker “Millstream Chichester […]

Gain more power and torque with Steinbauer

Gain up to 20% More Power and Torque with STEINBAUER – 4WD Action

Built in Europe and perfected in Australia, the STEINBAUER Power Module is built to give you up to 20% more power & torque! The Power Module does what a diesel chip can’t.

Award Winning Design for Dalby Branch

It’s not only us that thinks our store in Dalby is something special! Martin Building Design picked up an award in Toowoomba in May 2014 for the new Dalby Diesel Care Building. Well done Martin Building Design for a creating an award winning structure.

New Steinbauer Head Office Building

The new STEINBAUER Performance building is nothing less than impressive. Back In 2014 Kath from our Design and Marketing department received a tour from Sherie, who is the Marketing and Public relations Manager for STEINBAUER. Here are some photos captured of the building under construction back then as well as the newly completed building offering more […]

Steinbauer Visit in Austria

Kath from our design and marketing department made a visit to STEINBAUER Performance in Austria when they were still located in their old building. Meeting the team and seeing how every component of the performance module comes together in-house is always an interesting and informative tour.check out the photos here >

Steinbauer installation for AG machinery

Check out this animation showing how easy it is to install a Steinbauer Performance module on agricultural machinery. This little unit will increase power and torque of up to 25% more with no interference on the original ECU.

Diesel Care Free Fuel Giveaway Winners 2014

WINNERS for our Free Fuel Giveaway

Congrat’s to the 13 x winners of our “Free Fuel Giveaway”. We received some great photos and the ones chosen will appear in our 2014 calendar. Thanks to everyone who entered. The winners are:Front cover – Rob Drummond “Hyden-Norseman Road”Monthly pages – Kathy Diplock, Chris Podesta, Ashley Jenkinson, Maurie Young, Mike Dinnen, Luke Skele, Anthony […]

Dalby Branch – Beginnings, Background, New Development and Grand Opening

The project to build a new home for the Dalby Branch underwent some major developments in 2013 with the move to a new building just down the road from the old location. Diesel Care Dalby, who’s original roots go back to 1947 under the trading name of Cramer’s Engineering, had operated from its old location […]

Steinbauer Installation Animation for Cars

This animation shows how easy it is to install a STEINBAUER Performance Power Module on a modern car.The STEINBAUER Performance Power Module is a fast and easy way to increase the power and torque of diesel engines up to 20 percent.

Safeguard your diesel from costly repairs

Diesel fuel quality and protection from expensive fuel system repairsThe heart of the diesel engine is its fuel injection system and the biggest enemy of this equipment is poor quality fuel, or more frequently contaminated fuel.Modern electronic high pressure diesel injection systems are susceptible to poor quality or contaminated fuel. Water is without doubt the […]

How Good is the Fuel Manager

Fuel Manager can save $$$ thousands!! Here’s the evidence…Kraig Clanfield had a Diesel Care primary Fuel Manager Filter Kit installed at Diesel Care Toowoomba. He was planning an outback trip & thought it might be a good investment. Little did he know just how good.Shortly after filling his Nissan Patrol’s long range fuel tank in […]

Diesel Care on What’s Up Downunder

Get more out of your diesel engine! Our products were recently shown on the Channel 10 series of What’s Up Downunder, view the segment here: