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Toyota LandCruiser 80 Series: common problems & solutions
Discover common Toyota LandCruiser 80 series problems as well as solutions to keep your classic off-roader running smoothly.
6 myths about air filters you need to know
Learn six misconceptions and outright misinformation about air filters that we reckon need to be addressed.
Mitsubishi Triton MQ: Common problems and solutions
Learn about common Mitsubishi Triton problems. From intake clogging to chassis cracking, here's how to keep your MQ Triton running smoothly.
Introducing Diesel Care’s new Fuel Filter Kits for the 2024 Hilux (and others)
Discover how Diesel Care's new fuel filter and catch can kits can protect your 2024 Hilux (and others) from dirty fuel and carbon build-up.
D4D Toyota HiLux common problems and solutions
As much as we’d love to believe that it is, the old D4D HiLux certainly isn’t unbreakable or without problems. Thankfully, we’re here with a heads-up on what can go wrong and how to fix it
Isuzu MU-X common issues and D-Max problems: What to watch for
Thinking of buying an Isuzu MU-X or D-Max? Learn the most common issues, warning signs and fixes before you buy.
DPFs and second-hand diesels: what do you need to know?
Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) have a lifespan and some will last longer than others, here’s what you need to know about DPFs before buying a second-hand diesel 4X4. The diesel particulate filter (DPF) has made a lot of headlines of…
Put the wrong fuel in your 4X4? Misfuelling explained
I’ve never filled a vehicle with the wrong fuel but a quick whip around the office recently revealed that one staffer had done it three times. What the?! In fact, according to Australia’s motoring clubs around 10,000 people each year…
The dangers of dust ingress…
There’s no arguing we’re seeing a lot more areas in drought. Combine that with our love of touring the outback of this magic country and, all of a sudden, we’re starting to see more than a few engines impacted by…
Everything you ever wanted to know about a turbo
If you get your hands on any diesel-powered vehicle these days, chances are they will be helped along by a turbocharger hanging off the side of the engine. For a lot of older folks who might’ve been used to a…
Are emission standards killing your diesel 4×4?
Tighter laws controlling the emission standards for light vehicles were announced way back in 2011 and introduced in 2013. While this is a great thing for penguins, and those suspicious members of society who claim to be all about the…
Why your 4X4 needs a secondary fuel filter
With modern common-rail diesel engines having such fine tolerances, a secondary fuel filter is a must to ensure a batch of dodgy fuel doesn’t cause havoc. Wander around on Facebook, or lean over the fence and ask your neighbour about…
Terrain Tamer releases Fortified Plus Clutch Kits
Terrain Tamer has recently released their newest Fortified Plus Clutch Kits. Coming several years after the release of the brand’s original Fortified Clutch range, this new standard in Clutch technology extends on the existing catalogue of standard replacement and heavy-duty…
Why Stop/Start is a dumb idea?
Stop/start has become a thing on modern vehicles to help reduce emissions and save fuel, but does it do that or is stop/start a dumb idea? Talk to four-wheel drivers about stop/start, and they’ll throw something at you, they hate…
IFS CV Joints Explained – Everything you need to know
A Constant Velocity Joint, or CV joint, is essentially a driveshaft running from the front differential to each wheel. In an IFS 4WD, the wheels turn and go up and down, so the CV joint needs to turn with the…
