Why Kawana trucks need this work
Kawana trucks tend to rack up a specific kind of wear: short suburban runs during the week around Birtinya, Warana and Bokarina, then heavy towing or long highway stints on weekends. That combination shortens effective oil life and loads the cooling system harder than the American service interval assumes, so we stamp the book to schedule but flag anything the interval alone would miss.
What's included
- Correct-spec oil and filter to the American factory capacity, not a generic 5-litre fill
- Full brake inspection, including corrosion checks on coastal-driven trucks
- Diff, transfer case and transmission fluid condition assessed against your towing history
- Scan-tool health check with fault codes and DPF regeneration history read
- Logbook stamped so your statutory and manufacturer warranty stays valid
| Service | Fits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Service | RAM 1500, Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra, F-150 | $469 |
| Minor Service — HD | RAM 2500/3500, Silverado 2500HD/3500HD, F-250/F-350 | $599 |
| Additional work | Anything found on inspection | Quoted before we proceed |
Getting here from Kawana
Our workshop is at 46 Regent St, Caloundra — 12 minutes from Kawana. Most Kawana customers drop the truck off in the morning and collect it the same day where the job allows, so logbook servicing doesn't cost you a second trip. If you're coming in from Birtinya, Warana and Bokarina, call ahead and we'll have the hoist free when you arrive.
Fixed-price minor servicing starts at $469 (1500-series) and $599 (HD-series). All other work — including logbook servicing — is quoted before we start, with no surprises on the invoice.
Frequently asked questions
- Will servicing in Kawana void my new-car warranty?
- No. Australian consumer law lets any qualified workshop perform logbook servicing using manufacturer-spec parts and fluids. We stamp the book and record the work exactly as the schedule requires.
- How long does a minor service take if I drive in from Kawana?
- We're 12 minutes from Kawana. Most minor services booked in the morning are finished the same afternoon, so you only make the trip once.
- Do you set trucks up for boat towing, not just caravans?
- Yes — brake controllers, load support and hitch setup are the same principles whether you're towing a van or a boat off the Kawana ramp.
- My truck smells hot after towing to the boat ramp — is that normal?
- Short heavy-load trips to a boat ramp are harder on cooling and brakes than steady highway towing. Bring it in and we'll check brake temperatures and coolant condition.