COVID-19

NSW is currently dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak.


Before making a booking, please confirm the below:


  1. No member of your immediate household or yourself has been in contact with someone who has had a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
  2. You do not currently have any flu like or respiratory symptoms - fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, loss of smell or loss of taste.
  3. Having reviewed the list of the latest COVID-19 case locations in NSW and other states, you have not been to a venue on a date and time that requires self-isolation.

Perth and Peel COVID-19 lock down

Perth and Peel have entered a minimum 4-day lockdown from 12:01am, Tuesday 29 June 2021 until 12.01am, Saturday 3 July, 2021

For more information, please visit https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/4-day-lockdown-introduced-perth-and-peel


If you can answer yes to one of the questions below, you can continue with your booking


  1. Are you an essential service or critical service employee? (Essential service employees list can be found here.)
  2. Is the service you require a breakdown or emergency repair?
  3. Is this something that is a matter of safety and you believe it cannot wait until restrictions ease?


If you feel there are extenuating circumstances with your booking or need further assistance please call 13 30 32 for help as to whether we can be of service to you.

South-East Queensland COVID-19 lock down

South East Queensland has entered a COVID-19 lockdown


If you can answer yes to one of the questions below, you can continue with your booking


  1. Are you an essential service or critical service employee? (Essential service employees list can be found here.)
  2. Is the service you require a breakdown or emergency repair?
  3. Is this something that is a matter of safety and you believe it cannot wait until restrictions ease?


If you feel there are extenuating circumstances with your booking or need further assistance please call 13 30 32 for help as to whether we can be of service to you.

South Australia COVID-19 lockdown

South Australia has entered a COVID-19 lockdown.


If you can answer yes to one of the questions below, you can continue with your booking


  1. Are you an essential service or critical service employee?
  2. Is the service you require a breakdown or emergency repair?
  3. Is this something that is a matter of safety and you believe it cannot wait until restrictions ease?


If you feel there are extenuating circumstances with your booking or need further assistance please call 13 30 32 for help as to whether we can be of service to you.

COVID-19

Victoria is currently dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak.


Before making a booking, please confirm the below:


  1. No member of your immediate household or yourself has been in contact with someone who has had a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
  2. You do not currently have any flu like or respiratory symptoms - fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, loss of smell or loss of taste.
  3. Having reviewed the list of the latest COVID-19 case locations in VIC and other states, you have not been to a venue on a date and time that requires self-isolation.

ACT COVID-19 lockdown

ACT has entered a COVID-19 lockdown.


If you can answer yes to one of the questions below, you can continue with your booking


  1. Are you an essential service or critical service employee?
  2. Is the service you require a breakdown or emergency repair?
  3. Is this something that is a matter of safety and you believe it cannot wait until restrictions ease?


If you feel there are extenuating circumstances with your booking or need further assistance please call 13 30 32 for help as to whether we can be of service to you.

Lube Mobile Hygiene Practices When Servicing Customers Vehicles

There is evidence that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads from person to person, some reports suggest the virus can last for several days on surfaces including plastics found in vehicles.


Good hygiene can prevent infection from coronavirus as well as the common cold and flu.


With this in mind we wish to share with you what practices Lube Mobile have put in place to ensure the safety of our Customers and of our staff.


Prior to working inside a vehicle, the Lube Mobile technician will use the following procedure;


  1. The technician will check with you whether you have been overseas and ordered to comply with a self-isolation order.

  2. Disinfect car. 

  3. Disinfect hands. 

  4. Where possible avoid switching on HAVAC system (air conditioning / heater control). 


Disinfect Car

  1. Disinfect outside door handle prior to entering the vehicle. 

  2. Spray or wipe all relevant areas inside the vehicle. 

  3. Allow disinfectant to sit for up to 10mins to dry by airing out the vehicle. 

  4. Conduct works inside the vehicle.

  5. When the work is finished we will give the vehicle a final spray or wipe prior to returning the vehicle to you (including outside door handle). 


Parts of the Vehicle to be Disinfected

  1. Door handle (outside first then inside). 

  2. Steering wheel. 

  3. Radio and other control buttons and indicators. 

  4. Seat belt. 

  5. Any other areas we may need to touch when working inside the vehicle (i.e. glove box handles, drink holders, dashboard, hand brake and gears etc.) 


Disinfect Hands

  1. We will use hand sanitiser or washing of hands prior to entering the vehicle. 

  2. After completing the work we will Sanitise our hands thoroughly and close the door to the vehicle. 


Payment and Invoicing

  1. No Cash payments. Our strong preference is payment by card via the tap and go facility. 

  2. Printing of invoices and quotes will cease and we will instead email them to you. 


Should you have any queries regarding our Coronavirus (Covid-19) procedures, or any other matter please do not hesitate in contacting us on 13 30 32.


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Fuel Filter Replacement

car repairs

Lube Mobile, the Mobile Mechanics can replace your Fuel Filter.

Arrange for a fuel filter replacement as well as a full car service or car repair to take place at your home, office or even your holiday location with Lube Mobile. We are the fleet of mobile mechanics operating right across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane, as well as everywhere in between. Our technicians are fully qualified motor mechanics which expertise and familiarity with a wide range of vehicle makes and models, from popular brands through to luxury cars. Our mechanics arrive on site to complete your full vehicle service, including a fuel filter replacement, and can also undertake a complete vehicle assessment to ensure that your car is running at peak efficiency.

How to tell if fuel filter needs replacing?

The role of the fuel filter is to capture anything within the fuel which may cause a problem when the fuel reaches the fuel injectors. Modern vehicles are designed to be as energy efficient as possible, ensuring that that as little fuel as possible is required to power the vehicle. This helps address large climate change issues as well as to keep the vehicle economical to run as fuel prices continue to rise and fuel scarcity begins to become a problem worldwide.

In order for a car’s engine and components to run as efficiently as possible, a whole host of sensors are deployed and monitored from the engine management system. These sensors include things like a fuel pressure regulator, air flow meters, fuel take sensors and more. Information about the cooling system will also help to affect how economical the engine is as cooler ambient temperatures will require more fuel for the engine to run than hotter temperatures do.

The role of the fuel filter is to capture any foreign components carried in the fuel before they reach the fuel pump and fuel injectors. This ensures that the fuel is as clean as possible, burns efficiency and your engine remains running at peak performance. These components come in many forms ranging from small plastic cylinders which are connected into the fuel line through to larger alloy housings. The type of fuel filter your vehicle uses will depend on what type of engine it is and what type of fuel system is uses.

Common signs which indicate that it’s time to book a fuel filter replacement include:

  • Intake in fuel consumption above normal – if your car is using more fuel than it should then could indicate that the fuel filter should be replaced.
  • Poor power on acceleration – like abnormal fuel use, poor power may indicate a problem with the fuel lines from the filter.
  • The engine management system has flagged an issue – this is when you check engine light is illuminated on your dash. Our mechanics have specialist equipment which helps them determine what kind of error your ECU has detected and the best way to rectify it.
  • Logbook says it’s time to change the fuel filter.

How to replace a fuel filter?

The fuel filter replacement shouldn’t take your mechanic too long to complete but it will depend on where the fuel filter is located and whether anything else needs to be removed first in order to gain access. Once the filter has been located then the fuel pressure will be released from the system. The old filter is then removed and safely discarded and the new one fitted. Your mechanic will likely inspect the fuel filter before discarding it for signs of what the filter has been capturing. Foreign or abnormal particulates may indicate other issues with the vehicle such as a problem with the fuel rail, gas tank or the fuel pump. Once the fuel system has been reconnected, the vehicle will be run and inspected. The mechanic will check for leaks and ensure that the fuel lines are operating properly.

How long does it take to replace a fuel filter?

As mentioned previously, the time it may take to replace the fuel filter will depend on where it’s located and what kind of fuel filter it is. There are some makes and models – modern cars, predominantly – which incorporate both the fuel pump and filter as one assembled unit. This might even be located within the fuel tank. The fuel filter may not be replaceable in this case.

If your vehicle runs on diesel fuel, then the role of the fuel filter is absolutely vital. The fuel injectors in diesel engines are even more sensitive than those in petrol types so the health of the engine is reliant upon a working and clean fuel filter.

More often than not, your fuel filter will be changed out – or recommended – when you take your vehicle in for regular servicing. Typically fuel filter replacement should be considered every 2 years or every 50 000km for older vehicles and even more rarely for new model cars. If you’re concerned about whether your fuel filter should be replacement, then the best thing to do is arrange for a local mobile mechanic to come out and inspect your vehicle. We can take care of a full service while we’re there, ensuring that you have peace of mind that your vehicle is operating absolutely peak performance.

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