The rise (and current fall) of diesel
Unsealed4X4 contributor Paul Todd takes a close look at what made the diesel engine so popular, and why it's going the way of the dodo bird
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OLD TRICKS FOR NEW TRUCKs
It’s a shame to say – but older, mechanical and live-axle 4WDs are slowly disappearing from our tracks. They are getting rustier and more worn out, gradually being replaced by the next generation of 4X4 ‘shininess’ with modern tricks and…
Driven: Toyota HiLux SR5 Double Cab Cab Chassis
Is Toyota’s new more powerful HiLux SR5 Double Cab Cab Chassis much better than its predecessor? We get behind the wheel to find out… As you’re undoubtedly aware, Toyota has recently updated the HiLux 4×4 range and last week we…
ASV issues RAM 1500 Diesel Truck Recall
Recall issued on Ram 1500 Diesel Trucks. American Special Vehicles (ASV) has issued a recall on MY2014-2019 RAM 1500 Diesel Trucks due to a manufacturing defect in which the EGR cooler may crack, causing coolant to leak into the intake…
Diesel Brothers busted for breaking emissions laws
Discovery Channel’s Diesel Brothers TV show have been ordered to pay USD$851,451 for their role in building and selling modified 4X4s that broke emissions laws in Utah. The stars of Discovery Channel’s Diesel Brothers have been ordered to pay a…
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…
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…
The Ultimate Guide to Engine Conversion
Thinking of repowering your 4X4? Strap on your engineer hat as we dive deep into the world of engine conversions… The CRD ZD30 engine fitted to GU Patrols makes a claimed 118kW from the factory. An LS1 fitted to Holden…
THE EDITOR’S COLUMN
What is the future for four-wheel driving? Is it really possible to fall in love with the modern four-wheel drive? The last decade or two has seen the rise and rise of technology in our 4X4s. Not so long ago…
TOP 6 ENGINEERING FAILS
Factory 4X4s have a long history of getting things wrong, and since we’d need an encyclopaedia to cover them all, here’s the top six things that’ve been bugging us lately Let’s be honest, most of us could find something wrong with our trucks without…
IS YOUR 4X4 ILLEGAL?
We all want a unique vehicle, which makes sense as we all do different things with them. Modifying four-wheel drives is nothing new, and in-fact the off-road aftermarket industry is booming in Australia. But don’t for a minute think that…
