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Unifilter Snorkel Ram Head Cover Review
The Unifilter Snorkel Ram Head Cover fits over the snorkel air inlet, and filters the air entering the intake. It is a
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Good 4x4 trip planning can be the difference between having the adventure of a lifetime and a disaster. How do you work out a good route? How much fuel and water should you carry? What about tools and spare parts? Do you need Permits for an Australia trip? All this and more is covered in this section.
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If you're taking your 4x4 off-road, carrying 2 spare tires is a good idea. While modern 4x4 tires are very reliable, driving your 4x4 over rough terrain increases the chances of getting tire damage. What you would do if you got two flats and only had one spare? If you're going into a remote area, two spare tires are considered essential for safety reasons.
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Exploring remote areas requires self-sufficiency, and that means having a good 4x4 tool kit. But working out which tools to carry is a quandary that many 4x4 enthusiasts face. I have devised a comprehensive 4x4 tool kit that fits into one compact bag.
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The hi-lift jack is very popular amongst 4x4 enthusiasts. You see them everywhere - on roof racks, hanging off rear doors, and in all the 4x4 shops. But is the hi-lift style of jack the best type for the majority of off-roaders?
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A short page about me and why I started 4x4 tips.com.
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Diesel additives can be used to improve the injector cleaning, biocidal, lubrication and cetane properties of diesel fuels. Diesel fuels lacking in these properties can be detrimental to fuel economy, performance, emissions, vehicle reliability and longevity. Read on to learn more about the problems caused by injector blockage, diesel bug, low lubricity and low cetane number, and why a diesel additive may be required to correct each of them.
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A dirty Air Flow Meter can cause a loss of power and poor fuel economy. This page explains what an AFM is, how it works, and how you can clean yours.
Good gas pedal control sometimes seems to escape (some of) us when driving our 4x4 off-road. To drive smoothly you need to have smooth driver inputs and when driving a 4x4 off-road, that can be really hard! Here's a tip which will help you keep your foot steady on the gas pedal, no matter how rough the terrain.
An Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Gauge can be used to monitor the amount of fuel being burnt in a diesel engine, and also gives an indication of the combustion temperatures inside the cylinders. Monitoring these two parameters is useful for both engine longevity and fuel efficiency. I strongly recommend fitting an EGT gauge to anyone with a turbo diesel engine.
4x4 Trip Planning
Spare Tires
The 4x4 Tool Kit
The Hi-Lift Jack - Is It Over-Rated?
About Me and Why I Started 4x4 Tips
Diesel Additives
How the Air Flow Meter Can Affect Your 4x4's Fuel Consumption
Good Gas Pedal Control Is Essential When Driving Your 4x4 Off-Road
The Exhaust Gas Temperature Gauge - A Handy Instrument for your 4x4
