Sydney Diesel Centre is the Australian and New Zealand distributor for Carbon Zapp injection service equipment – a European-built range of diagnostic and calibration systems designed for accuracy, speed and repeatability.
Manufactured in Athens, Greece, Carbon Zapp has more than 35 years of continuous innovation and supplies OEMs, remanufacturers and workshops in 98 countries. Each year the company reinvests over 40 percent of its profits into R&D, ensuring its benches remain compatible with the latest EU6 and next-generation fuel-system technologies.
Whether you operate a workshop, fleet, or remanufacturing facility, Sydney Diesel Centre provides end-to-end support – from supply and installation through to training, calibration and software maintenance – so you get laboratory-grade test accuracy every day.
📍 Based in Sydney, experts in the trade – proudly supporting workshops across Australia and New Zealand.
If you would like to find out more about Carbon Zapp or require expert advice on anything fuel injection systems – simply contact us on: 02 96817700
If you would like to find out more – simply contact us on: 02 96817700
Sydney Diesel Centre provides factory-level training on:
All systems include warranty coverage and optional service contracts for ongoing support.
Q: What types of systems can Carbon Zapp test?
A: All major diesel and gasoline injection technologies — CRDi, EUi/EUp, HEUi, GDi and fuel pumps from light-duty to marine engines.
Q: Does it support EU6 applications?
A: Yes — the database and coding library are continuously updated to include new EU6 injector and pump platforms.
Q: Can Carbon Zapp benches be networked for remote control?
A: Yes. The CloudX IoT system allows remote operation, report generation, and diagnostics via secure connection.
Q: Do you offer installation and training in Australia or NZ?
A: Absolutely. Sydney Diesel Centre handles delivery, installation, commissioning and training nationwide.
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