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DIESEL CARE CATCH CAN KIT
The popularity of modern turbo-diesel engines, particularly in Australia, has led to increased knowledge of what goes wrong with them. Catch cans are a great investment to make for your turbo-diesel engine as they help prevent oil mist entering your…
TERRAIN TAMER HEAVY DUTY HUB SEALS
Hub seals are one of the least discussed but certainly crucial parts of your 4WD. They are subjected to dirt, dust, mud and sand along with an assortment of other contaminates, so seals that actually seal are key to keeping…
PAT TAKES OFF HIS AKUBRA – REVEALS GLORIOUS MULLET
So the secret is out, the reason Mr Pat In The Hat Callinan has been wearing his trademark Akubra for so long, is not for sun protection, or inner-city street cred … it’s to hide his redneck heritage. That’s right,…
Breaking the kettle: TD42 cooling tech tips
We bring you nine ways to keep your TD42 from boiling itself to death, and a couple of things you’ll read on the forums that just don’t work! Words and Images by Wes Whitworth and Thomas Rolleston TD42s have gained…
FORD RANGER AND EVEREST UNIFILTER
Modern 4X4s need to breath easy. With the advanced technology now crammed in under the bonnet such as hundreds of sensors willing to send your powerful new truck into limp mode the moment something isn’t perfect, it’s vital for clean…
What on earth is an OBD-II and why should I care?
Well, do you know what to do if your 4WD goes into limp-home mode? Words and Images by Gary Tischer Picture this, you are at your favourite camping spot or in the middle of the Simpson Desert and your Check…
The Ev’itor’s Column: Don’t make bets with photographers
I lost, and ended up with a tattoo of a glorified (yet endangered) budgie What on earth does this have to do with 4WDing? Well, stick with me folks, there is a link. Let me set the scene … Scott…
Terrain Tamer announces new General Manager
When Frank Hutchinson and Don Kyatt started Terrain Tamer back in the late 1960s, they couldn’t have imagined the international company that still designs and manufactures parts for 4X4s that Terrain Tamer has grown into nearly 50 years later. Jim…
Reviewed: Flashlube Catch Can Pro
After six months of having the Catch Can Pro fitted, was it really worth it? Words by Grant Hanan and Linda Bloffwitch, Images and Video by My Aussie Travel Guide After listening to all the hype and sifting through the…
Seven ways to get more out of your old oiler
Got a mechanical diesel that isn’t moving well? Follow these seven tips to get more muscle out of your old beast There’s a billion and three guides on how to squeeze more performance out of a common rail diesel, but…
Defender Puma Replacement Air Filter Box
The guys at Nugget Stuff have brought out a solution to the dreaded dirty air filter box. Nugget Stuff’s Defender Puma Replacement Air Filter Box is that claimed solution. The guys over at Nugget Stuff claim that it’s bullet proof…
Pedders Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kits
Do you own a Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger, Mazda BT-50 or Isuzu D-Max and aren’t too happy with the braking performance? Pedders now offer a bolt-on rear disc brake conversion kit to suit these vehicles, which they say will improve…
CYCLO MAX44 DIESEL
The age of DPF and EGR common rail turbo diesel 4X4s is alive, but perhaps not too well. Therefore, maintaining and keeping these expensive components in tip-top condition is extremely important. Particularly after doing remote trips out bush. Cyclo’s new…
Here’s what a filtration expert thinks about Toyota’s dust problem
Many folks reading this fine publication have been dismayed that Toyota’s most popular 4WD engine, the 2.8 litre 1GD-FTV, might have a serious problem with dust getting past the air filter system. As we revealed only yesterday, there is enough…
Your Toyota HiLux might have a dust ingesting problem.
In the wake of our recent six-vehicle comparison test in outback South Australia during which the HiLux Rugged X test vehicle dropped into limp home mode four times, Toyota Australia has admitted a design flaw with the air inlet system…
