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.
Maintenance
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.
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
What is a cabin air filter? (and why you shouldn’t forget about it)
What is a cabin air filter? And how important is it? We explain what it is, what it does, why you shouldn't ignore it and how to maintain 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.
The Unsealed guide to 4×4 tyres
In this series, we’ll cover everything that you, as an offroad driver, needs to know about 4x4 tyres. Learn more here.
DIY garage: Servicing your winch
Servicing your winch is essential to keeping it reliable when you need it most. Your winch contains vital parts like seals, bearings, gearsets, and about four tubs worth of grease that wears out over time. In this guide, we’ll cover the key components and how to keep them in top shape.
What is an air filter and why it’s so important for your engine
What is an air filter? We break it down real easy for you. Learn what it is, when you should change it, and why it's a vital component here.
Terrain Tamer releases Heavy Duty Wheel Bearing kits
Hard parts and general 4×4 experts, Terrain Tamer, have recently expanded their range of wheel bearing kits. Now, they also offer a range of Heavy Duty Wheel Bearing Kits to suit many popular 4x4s. But who should buy these Heavy…
Should you buy a used JK Wrangler? It’s the most modified 4WD in the world for a reason folks
Jeeps are synonymous with off-roading. The brand name is to wheeling what “Kleenex” is to tissues or “having kids” is to never sleeping in on a Saturday again. For the longest time the mighty TJ Wrangler held the crown as…
Heading to Cape York with your 4WD? Here’s how to prepare
Planning on taking your 4WD to Cape York? Make sure to read these seven tips to prepare you for your trip to the cape.
Buying used: VW Amarok (2011-2022) – Probably the most underrated dual-cab on the market
VW Amarok? Ew. They’re just a pretend ute aren’t they? No real carrying capacity. Euro vehicles are way overpriced for what you get. And they probably fold like a lawn chair when you take them off-road. That seems to be…
Buying used: Land Rover Defender
When first discussing the Defender, the legend who came up with the idea kicked in the door to Land Rover’s engineering department boardroom and laid out a simple premise: “Listen up nerds! We’re going to build an over-engineered, bare bones…
Everything you need to know about OBD2
The OBD2 Port If you’ve got a four-wheel drive built after about 1994, chances are you’ll have an OBD2 port. They’re often up under the steering column, and sometimes over in a kick panel, but it’s not so much its…
Sinking my Patrol was the best thing that could have happened to it
Fight or flight. It’s one of those inbuilt instinctive responses. You’ve either got it, or you don’t. Kind of like when you roll your ’86 MQ Patrol into an old abandoned clay quarry full of water. Are you going to…
