4X4s and DPF fire risks. What you need to know
There's more to field maintenance than checking the oil and banging out the oil filter. Here's how to stop your rig burning to the ground
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How to use snow chains on your 4×4
Although 4x4s are not legally required to carry snow chains in places like the Victorian High Country and Alpine National Park (unlike their two-wheel drive cousins), they remain a handy…
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4X4 Driving Tips: Bulldust
Bulldust is one of those strange phenomenon that you get when travelling out in the bush. Often, it will catch you by surprise, and can lead to potential problems. Bulldust…
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11 tips to stop your engine overheating
A long, hot Australian summer proves to become a big test for your vehicle every year, and can often cause engine overheating. A blazing sun and stinking-hot ambient temperatures put…
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How to fit a tyre onto a wheel. Tyre repair part III
In this final instalment, Dave shows us how to fit a tyre back onto a wheel in the bush, re-seat the bead, and re-inflate. As long as you have the…
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How to repair a puncture. Tyre Repair Part II
How to repair a puncture on a 4X4 tyre, can you do it? Punctures are a fact of life when you’re driving in the bush. Often, a simple external plug…
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How to take a tyre off a wheel. Tyre Repair Part 1
In this short video, we show you how to take a tyre off a wheel, out in the field. You need some specialist tools to get it done, and a…
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Pat’s Five Tips for Maintaining and servicing your Generator
Generators are one of those things that often lead a pretty tough life: operating for hours on end, bouncing around the tough tracks in your 4X4 or camper, and sucking…
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Driving Tip: Snow Driving
As we head into the only couple of months where snow driving in this country is a possibility, it doesn’t hurt to be aware of a few snow driving basics…
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