Contaminated fuel: The symptoms to watch for (and how to avoid it)
Contaminated fuel symptoms explained. Learn the warning signs, causes and how to protect your engine from costly damage.
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What cheeses me off? Our obsession with fuel economy.
I don’t know about anyone else, but when I meet other travellers, I want to talk to them about the places they’ve been, the sights they’ve seen, the great food they’ve eaten and the stories of their lives and travels.…
Modifications for tow tug survival.
The three essential tow tug modifications that can help prevent engine and transmission failure while towing heavy loads. In our quest to tow heavier loads and carry all the comforts of home, our tow tugs in factory spec are failing…
Is a long idle killing your diesel engine?
We noticed posts about idling your diesel tow vehicle for an extended period are gracing the pages of Facebook again. So we ask the question, is a long idle killing your diesel engine? We thought it time to sit down…
How to boost your engine for better towing performance
We visit the Horsepower Factory for a Diesel Tune Australia power-up kit including an ECU re-map More grunt for towing is on the mind of almost every tourer on the road. Campfire stories abound about getting up that murderous…
Ad-Blue Boo Boo – You could be next
If you’re new to driving a diesel engined vehicle or you’ve never heard of Ad-Blue before, you must read this to avoid making a very expensive mistake. Gone are the days when you could pull into a petrol station and…
Mercedes X-Class Might OutPower Amarok V6
Mercedes executives have confirmed a three-pointed star V6 diesel will make its way under the bonnet of the 2018 X-Class, which means it might outmuscle the Amarok V6 as the most powerful and torquey ute on the block. In certain…
