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What is brake fluid and when does it need to be replaced?
What is brake fluid and how does it work? Find out everything you need to know from replacements to the different types available.
The glovebox guide to suspension
Needs outweigh wants when it comes to buying the right suspension for your 4x4. This 5-minute read can save you thousands.
Seven spares you can’t leave home without
What spares should you carry in your four-wheel drive? Here are the definitive seven items you need to stash in your vehicle.
How electronic traction control works
Words: Phil Lord What is traction control and how does it work? One of the greatest improvements on your showroom floor-standard 4X4 in the last 20 years is four-wheel traction control. While it’s not going to make every four-wheel drive…
New dual-diaphragm brake booster from Bendix
Bendix has released a dual-diaphragm brake booster upgrade for 4X4s that carry heavy loads and tow heavy trailers. Bendix has released the what it describes as the ‘Ultimate 4WD Brake Booster kit’ which uses dual-diaphragm technology to improve safety for…
Terrain Tamer’s Allan Gray awarded Order of Australia Medal
On Tuesday 26th January, Terrain Tamer’s very own Allan Gray made the Australia Day 2021 Honours list and was awarded a ‘Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)’ for service to the community through social welfare organisations. For over a…
New Exedy Safari Tuff clutch to suit Ranger and BT-50
A new Exedy Safari Tuff clutch kit has been designed as a direct replacement for the original self-adjusting clutch system in Ford Ranger/Mazda BT-50 models. The new Exedy Safari Tuff clutch kit is designed specifically to suit Ford Rangers and…
Power up for less with Steinbauer
Diesel Care is passing on big savings allowing diesel 4×4 owners to power up for less using a Steinbauer Power Module. The Steinbauer factory in Austria recently announced price reductions of up to 45 per cent on power modules in…
Hikeit X9 throttle controller released
A new throttle controller has entered the market that offers some new advancements and options in the throttle-controller segment: the Hikeit X9. We’re all about new gear and gadgets here at Unsealed 4X4 and the new Hikeit X9 throttle controller…
Should you chip or flash tune your 4×4?
We decode the current options when it comes to getting the best out of your diesel engine. So, should you chip or flash tune your 4×4? Words by Wes Whitworth and Martin Donnon: Until very recently the quest for more…
What is a diff breather and how does it work?
Every 4X4 will have a factory-installed diff breather but these are often mounted too low, but just what is a diff breather and how does it work? Every new four-wheel drive will have factory-installed diff breathers as well as transmission…
Counterfeit spark plugs found online in Australia
Counterfeit parts are making news again with the discovery of large batches of spark plugs purchased online in Australia were found to be fake. An automotive industry-led operation has discovered a large batch of spark plugs purchased online and purporting…
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…
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…
