2-stroke oil in diesel: let’s separate fact from fiction
Does adding 2-stroke oil to your diesel fuel really provide the lubrication your engine needs? Let's debunk this common myth and uncover the truth.
Diesel
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…
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…
10 things you didn’t know about biodiesel
Let’s face it, things are only going to get harder as far as the environment goes. Whether you subscribe to the idea it’s all a Greenie push to make money, or that we’re just starting to realise our impact on…
This $300 Ultimate9 gadget will make your diesel feel like petrol
Want your diesel vehicle to feel like a petrol does? Ultimate9's EVC Throttle Controller may be just the product you've been looking for!
How I saved $58,000 on diesel
This one simple trick saved Ernie $58,000 in diesel on his big lap, but dig a little deeper and things start to seem a little... cooked
Ford Drops Diesels
In a move sure to ruffle more than a few feathers, U.S. giant Ford has ditched the diesel. The F150 range is now entirely petrol powered and not because of reasons you’d expect. “Our customers overwhelmingly order our EcoBoost V6 gasoline…
Are long warm-up times destroying your diesel engine?
We recently sat down with an expert on diesel engines and turbochargers to find out if long warm-up times are killing your engine. The team at Unsealed 4X4 thought it about time to sit down with an actual expert and…
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…
All you need to know about the new Ford Bi-Turbo diesel engine
The new engine slotting in under the bonnet of Ford’s new 4WD products has caused a stir. No doubt, many don’t like the cubes available. Ford doesn’t buy it, and they reckon this new engine is right up at the…
Custom 40 Series: Coil-sprung with Chevy fun
Custom 4X4: 40 Series LandCruiser A classic Aussie ’Cruiser with a dash of American diesel: This is how you build a LandCruiser! CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE THE OWNER Not many people can say they…
WHY MANUFACTURERS CAN NEVER KEEP UP WITH AUSTRALIA’S LOVE FOR BIG-CAPACITY DIESELS
And why 4WDers will probably always be left wanting… Quite often, Australian 4WDers and vehicle manufacturers don’t really see eye-to-eye. Sometimes what we want and what we get are pretty good; and other times, they’re not. It’s a tough job,…
The death of low range
Have you really thought about why we have low range? It’s only ever been a workaround. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE There are just two reasons for low range. First, the lower gears allow the…
The truth behind Diesel Performance Chips
Just how do those little gizmos work, and are they actually doing more damage than you think? Quick question: Do you miss carburettors and tape deck stereos? If you answered yes, this article probably isn’t for you. This one…
DIESEL POWER MODULES AUSTRALIA
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