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Is It Legal to Put a Different Engine in Your Car?
Like-for-like engine replacements are simple in Australia, but fitting a different engine type usually needs engineering certification - here is how the rules work.
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What Does a “Blown Engine” Actually Mean?
"Blown engine" is an umbrella term for catastrophic internal failure - here is what actually breaks, and when repair or replacement makes sense.
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Do You Need to Update Your Rego After an Engine Change?
Engine numbers are recorded on your registration, so most Australian states expect you to notify the transport authority after an engine replacement.
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Does a New Engine Reset the Odometer?
Fitting a brand-new engine does not wind your odometer back to zero - here is why, and how to document the replacement so it pays off at resale.
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How Do You Run In a New Engine? First 1,500 km Guide
The first 1,000–1,500 km set the tone for a new engine's whole life — here's the general run-in approach, and why your supplier's requirements always come first.
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What Does CRDi Mean on Hyundai and Kia Diesels?
CRDi stands for Common Rail Direct injection — the high-pressure diesel system behind engines like the D4HB, D4HA and D4CB — and here's what it means for owners.
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