Tag Fuel
What is fuel contamination and what should you do about it?
Five minutes after pulling out from a servo you notice your car doesn’t sound quite right. You go to accelerate, and there’s not the power there should be. A warning light flashes up on the dash. The odd sound gets…
Could eFuel (synthetic fuel) save our ‘dinosaur engines’ from extinction?
Porsche has thrown $100 million at eFuel, potentially keeping our petrol and diesel engines alive for longer. But why? What is Tasmania's involvement? And what could it spell for the future?
How to save fuel: Top tips for RVers
Looking for ways to save fuel with your RV? From driving habits to vehicle maintenance, check out these top 9 tips for RVers.
How to reduce fuel consumption on your next road trip
Fuel costs are getting higher so we're sharing five easy ways to reduce fuel consumption on your next trip to get the most out of your tank.
Five helpful generator hacks and top tips for travellers
Generators are a much-maligned piece of equipment but for many travellers, they are an essential bit of kit. If you’re considering getting one to take on your travels or you’ve never used one before, here are five simple hacks and…
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.…
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…
ARB Mitsubishi Pajero Frontier Tank
If you like to go the distance in you Mitsubishi Pajero, you no longer have to worry about running out of fuel thanks to ARB’s new long-range Frontier fuel tank. The Frontier offers a 58 percent increase in fuel capacity,…
Direction Plus PreLine-Plus PL150
Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for water to make its way into your diesel tank, thanks to extreme weather conditions and poor fuel quality. The Direction Plus PreLine-Plus PL150 is pre-filter kit that promises to protect your engine against water and…
Why Petrol Power is the Enemy ( For Now at Least)
When will drivers with big trailers and motorhomes switch from diesel to petrol? If you have a lot of weight to shift like a big trailer, or an RV, then ask around … the answer has always been diesel power.…
Long Range Automotive 180L Replacement Fuel Tank for Toyota Landcruiser VDJ 79 Series (2016-ON)
Want to increase your fuel range? If own a Toyota Landcruiser VDJ 79 Series, the new replacement fuel tank by Long Range Automotive is something to look into. This tank gives you a 38% increase over the standard 130L tank,…
Stop contaminated fuel killing your engine
Just by using this simple device.Words Grant Hanan & images My Aussie Travel Guide Imagine how you’d feel if you filled up at a roadhouse while on an outback odyssey, when less than 50km up the road your engine light…
Is LPG the forgotten fuel?
Did the turbo-diesel onslaught kill what’s really an economic fuel choice? With diesel priced on par with (or more than) petrol, we re-examine LPG.Words Colin Young LPG – Liquefied Petroleum Gas – has long been successfully used as a beneficial…
