Admit it: you’re a fully fledged hardcore off-roading beard-stroker. That’s okay, as is acknowledging your impulse control problem when it comes to abusing your 4WD’s transmission. Here’s how things break…down there.
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Australia's extreme beard stroking and 4WD modification porn problem is getting out of hand. Let’s do a technical deep-dive into the operation of modern turbocharged diesel engines in order to prevent self-inflicted injuries to your wallet and…down there.
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That tailshaft on your car: Is it operating in phase or out of phase? How would you know? Let us drill down into the beer garden engineering of that now...
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Toyota has recently pulled the Rogue and the Rugged X from the range on its website. Can Toyota get its act together to deliver a Land Cruiser engine V6 Hilux anytime soon, or is it actually game over for Hilux on top?
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Should you 'invest' in a new big heavy diesel 4x4 for example given the regulatory focus on the environment and the fact that they might just whip the rug out from under the sale of diesel anytime? What's going to happen to the value of your vehicle if they do that?
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If you own a four-wheel drive, how often should you actually engage four-wheel drive or low range in the transfer case, down there? Is it necessary to keep the whole system in good working order or waste of time?
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If you pick up your freshly serviced car and the brakes fail, putting you in a multi-car crash, you're flooded with paperwork, dealing with police, hoping your insurance covers it. But what do you do, and who’s at fault?
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Are Chinese utes a load-carrying bargain begging to be had, or a trap waiting for you to step on the X? Let us discuss whether buying a cheap Chinese-made ute in Australia in the latter stages of 2022 or even in 2023…
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When it comes to towing and dynamic stability, should you get all-wheel drive as the safest option, or is a cheaper two-wheel drive wagon going to be suitable? Let’s break that down…
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If you’re planning a Big Lap with your beloved family and the in-laws, buying a dirty big caravan comes with inherent compromises in both safety and legality. Here’s why you’re doing towing wrong…
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If you’re looking to take your dearly beloved to all your favourite camping spots, a light camper trailer can be a great idea provided your modified 12-year-old 4WD is up to the task. And you pack light…
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When you’re struggling for a straight answer between the dealership and carmaker, but neither wants to do the right thing by you, the customer, you can either be a victim, or fight.
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If you own a big, heavy, aging four-wheel-drive, you’re probably looking for some kind of fuel saving. Your best bet is to start with changing your tyres. But it’s probably not the solution you’re thinking of…
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If you’ve just rigged up your precious four-wheel-drive with thousands of dollars worth of aftermarket dual-battery system to power your dreams of venturing into the outback, here’s a much more elegant solution…
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Is Pajero Sport the best value proposition for family adventuring all-terrain driving? A little bit of towing and getting you and the kids to the school and the shops. Let’s break it down…
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When it comes to bullbars and crash safety, it’s a total desert of information from reliable, accredited sources. Here’s why you need to think carefully before buying a bullbar for your ute, 4WD or SUV…
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Here’s an example of how over-eager Australian ute buyers are to give in to the aftermarket industry’s relentless push to sell you vehicle modifications you don’t need. It all starts with money…
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It’s very hard to resist the urge to modify your 4WD, and it’s certainly fun to do it on an old one, but are you trying to solve a problem that doesn’t exist?
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Tyre pressures are important when off-roading, but that doesn’t mean you need to over-think it. Then, when you engage four-wheel drive, make sure it’s because you actually need it. Here’s why…
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Paying for a so-called ‘GVM upgrade’ does not allow you to dangerously overload your vehicle, no matter how tough you think it is. Modifying does not make you lighter…
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