A blocked Diesel Particulate Filter is one of the most common diesel problems we see at Core Diesel. It's also one of the most misunderstood - because most people don't know what a DPF does, why it blocks, or what the fix actually involves. So here's a real walk-through from our workshop in Maryborough: what
On 29 May 2026, Core Diesel threw open the doors of our brand new workshop at 1 Phillip Court, St Helens and the Fraser Coast showed up in a big way. From 6am the carpark started filling. By the time we wrapped up at 10am, we had welcomed more people through the doors than we
Most workshop complaints don’t start with bad work. They start with: “No one called me.” “I didn’t know it was going to cost that much.” “They fixed things I didn’t understand.” For diesel owners — especially tradies, towers and fleet operators — communication matters just as much as the work itself. At Core Diesel in
Dyno Tuning 101: How We Keep Your Engine Safe While Chasing Better Performance There’s no shortage of tuning options out there. Handheld devices. Mail-order files. “Quick flash” tunes done in a car park. They all promise power. What they don’t always promise — or deliver — is engine safety. At Core Diesel in Maryborough, dyno
Because modern diesels aren’t just ‘bigger engines’ — they’re precision systems. When your diesel starts running rough or losing power, it’s tempting to drop it off at any local workshop. But not all mechanics understand what makes a diesel tick — especially the new ones with complex ECUs, DPFs, and high-pressure injectors. At Core Diesel
If you drive a 4x4 on the Fraser Coast, you already know factory tuning doesn’t always cut it. Between towing caravans up the Bruce Highway, beach runs near Hervey Bay, and long regional drives in heat and dust, stock settings can feel sluggish under load. Throttle lag, flat mid-range torque, and poor fuel efficiency under
Restore power and efficiency with Core Diesel’s professional diesel carbon cleaning in Maryborough. Safe, proven, and built for Aussie conditions.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Core Diesel (@core.diesel) If you drive a RAM, Chevy Silverado, or Ford F-150 on the Fraser Coast, you already know one thing: not every workshop is equipped to work on these trucks properly. They’re bigger. Heavier. More complex. And built for American fuel, roads
Towing on the Fraser Coast isn’t flat, gentle cruising. It’s: Heat building up on long highway runs Stop-start traffic between Maryborough and Hervey Bay Inland roads toward Bundaberg and Gympie Heavy caravans, boats, trailers and work gear And that’s exactly where a poorly set-up diesel starts to struggle. At Core Diesel in Maryborough, we help
When your vehicles earn their keep, downtime isn’t just inconvenient — it’s expensive. Missed jobs. Delayed deliveries. Drivers stuck waiting. That’s why fleet servicing needs to be done properly — not rushed, not reactive, and definitely not guesswork. At Core Diesel in Maryborough, we work with local businesses across the Fraser Coast to keep fleets
Core Diesel is your local one-stop shop for all diesel repairs in the Fraser Coast area. We handle everything from domestic vehicles like 4x4s and small trucks to heavy vehicles and civil machinery.
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