Under the Bonnet Tech Tips Archives - HS Autoparts https://hsautoparts.com.au/category/under-the-bonnet-car-maintenance-tips/ Your Auto Parts Superstore Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:08:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://hsautoparts.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/HS-auto-parts-Icon.png Under the Bonnet Tech Tips Archives - HS Autoparts https://hsautoparts.com.au/category/under-the-bonnet-car-maintenance-tips/ 32 32 Stop Ignoring your car – Regular servicing and preventative maintenance https://hsautoparts.com.au/stop-ignoring-your-car-regular-servicing-and-preventative-maintenance/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:08:34 +0000 https://hsautoparts.com.au/?p=1548126 Why you need regular servicing and preventatitve maintenance Regular servicing and preventative maintenance might not seem exciting, but it’s one of […]

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]]> Cam & Crank Sensors – When the Talk Breaks Down https://hsautoparts.com.au/voltage-sensitive-vs-true-ignition-switched-relays-2-2/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:34:08 +0000 https://hsautoparts.com.au/?p=1547738 Cam & Crank Sensors – When the Talk Breaks Down Ever had a car that runs fine cold but starts stalling […]

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]]> ShuRoo – Your Best Mate on Roo-Country Roads https://hsautoparts.com.au/voltage-sensitive-vs-true-ignition-switched-relays-2/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:15:06 +0000 https://hsautoparts.com.au/?p=1546975 ShuRoo – Your Best Mate on Roo-Country Roads If you’ve done a few long country runs, you’ll know the heart-stopping feeling […]

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]]> Voltage Sensitive vs True Ignition-Switched Relays  https://hsautoparts.com.au/voltage-sensitive-vs-true-ignition-switched-relays/ Sat, 30 Aug 2025 07:16:02 +0000 https://hsautoparts.com.au/?p=1545889 What VSRs do vs proper IGN-switched relays, and when to use each for accessories. When you’re wiring up accessories—things like fridges, […]

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]]> Unilug Battery Terminal Lugs – Clean, Simple Dual Battery Connections https://hsautoparts.com.au/unilug-battery-terminal-lugs-clean-simple-dual-battery-connections/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 23:36:10 +0000 https://hsautoparts.com.au/?p=1545571 If you’ve ever fitted a dual battery setup, you know the story—wires piled up on the factory posts, dodgy stacked lugs, […]

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]]> Blinkers Flashing like they are on red bull? https://hsautoparts.com.au/blinkers-flashing-like-they-are-on-red-bull/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 23:31:00 +0000 https://hsautoparts.com.au/?p=1545556 Done a tray swap, added a canopy, or upgraded to LED indicators on your ute… and now your blinkers are flashing […]

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]]> The Forgotten Filter  https://hsautoparts.com.au/the-forgotten-filter/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 23:23:32 +0000 https://hsautoparts.com.au/?p=1545547 The Forgotten Filter 🫢 It’s small, it’s hidden, and it’s breathing for you — but most people don’t even know it […]

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]]> The MAF Sensor Makeover https://hsautoparts.com.au/the-maf-sensor-makeover/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 23:18:14 +0000 https://hsautoparts.com.au/?p=1545542 Your Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor is a little hero that measures how much air your engine breathes. But clean it the […]

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