http://www.4x4tips.com/4x4-tips-blog.html The 4x4 Tips Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the 4x4tips.com Website. en-us 4x4 tips Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:15:48 GMT Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:15:48 GMT 4x4tips.com http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/PJrFjGXZtGM/unifilter.html The Unifilter Snorkel Ram Head Cover fits over the snorkel air inlet, and filters the air entering the intake. It is a <strong<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/PJrFjGXZtGM" height="1" width="1"/> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:54:50 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/unifilter.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/l7Y5vqApMpk/4x4-trip.html 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.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/l7Y5vqApMpk" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 15 Oct 2011 11:53:18 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/4x4-trip.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/e_ZEsV_dkdA/spare-tires.html 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.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/e_ZEsV_dkdA" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:59:39 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/spare-tires.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/hK86zHE942A/4x4-tool-kit.html 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.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/hK86zHE942A" height="1" width="1"/> Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:07:48 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/4x4-tool-kit.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/_MdtxuxHZew/hi-lift-jack.html 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?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/_MdtxuxHZew" height="1" width="1"/> Sat, 06 Aug 2011 17:09:38 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/hi-lift-jack.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/jq7UfusrPxs/4x4-tips-about-me.html A short page about me and why I started 4x4 tips.com.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/jq7UfusrPxs" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 03 Aug 2011 06:53:54 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/4x4-tips-about-me.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/xE0ToywlXsQ/diesel-additives.html 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.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/xE0ToywlXsQ" height="1" width="1"/> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 09:57:07 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/diesel-additives.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/OsXDW_dm7Tc/air-flow-meter.html 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.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/OsXDW_dm7Tc" height="1" width="1"/> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 09:46:24 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/air-flow-meter.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/qdMRDtwN9uc/gas-pedal.html 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.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/qdMRDtwN9uc" height="1" width="1"/> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 08:29:22 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/gas-pedal.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/plmVjX1d29g/exhaust-gas-temperature.html 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.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/plmVjX1d29g" height="1" width="1"/> Sun, 31 Jul 2011 04:05:06 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/exhaust-gas-temperature.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/6CpbQgxARvw/4x4-tips-blog.html Authentication code: YJASRSXMYP3J<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/6CpbQgxARvw" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:27:28 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/4x4-tips-blog.html#The-4x4-Tips-blog-is-now-on-the-Technorati-Blog-Directory http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/KrwxWm3dUDc/best-mpg.html Everyone wants to get the best mpg possible, and understandably so. There are a few gas saving tips which I've heard many times (run higher tire pressures, wind windows up etc.), and I'm sure you've heard them before as well, so I won't elaborate on them here. This page has some gas saving tips which I think most people haven't heard before. Some of these are specific to 4x4s, and some apply to all vehicles.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/KrwxWm3dUDc" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:49:43 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/best-mpg.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/nsIxjGLlbDk/roof-tent.html The ARB Roof Tent appears to offer a good mix of comfort and convenience, in a package that's easily transported on the roof of your 4x4 or SUV. All up I have spent over 60 nights in the ARB Roof Tent, so I think I know it pretty well. Read on to find out how it performs.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/nsIxjGLlbDk" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:18:18 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/roof-tent.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/7N1n-Dp9nys/garmin-topo.html Garmin Topo is a product that adds topographical maps, bush tracks and other features to a large range of Garmin brand GPS units. Topographical maps, or topo maps as they are commonly called, are maps which show detailed information about the earth's surface, by way of elevation contours, relief shading and other map features. Nearly all GPS units are designed for on-road navigation, and therefore require topo maps if they are to be used for off-road navigation. This review covers the Garmin Topo Australia and New Zealand V3.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/7N1n-Dp9nys" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:03:03 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/garmin-topo.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/wt6ndJcVCmY/emergency-communication-system.html An emergency communication system is essential if you're heading into remote parts of the Australian Outback. The<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/wt6ndJcVCmY" height="1" width="1"/> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:47:55 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/emergency-communication-system.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/s4alo-fXK6Y/lake-eyre-2.html n 1998 a young Austrian couple embarked on their dream holiday in Outback Australia. It ended with one of them losing their life near Lake Eyre. I highlight 4 mistakes they made, which in combination led to this avoidable tragedy.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/s4alo-fXK6Y" height="1" width="1"/> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:34:20 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/lake-eyre-2.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/d4CqcRJ2x0s/lake-eyre.html In 1998 a young Austrian couple embarked on their dream holiday in Outback Australia. It ended with one of them losing their life near Lake Eyre. Read on to find out how it happened, and how it could have been avoided.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/d4CqcRJ2x0s" height="1" width="1"/> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:12:39 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/lake-eyre.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/O8os9nVNjU0/australian-desert.html The Australian desert is a unique and beautiful environment. It can also be an extreme, hostile environment. High temperatures, scarcity of water and the large distances involved make Australian deserts potentially dangerous, especially for the unprepared. Don't let that put you off though. Exploring Australia's deserts is not beyond the capability of normal 4x4 enthusiasts, provided they have the right equipment and adequate preparation.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/O8os9nVNjU0" height="1" width="1"/> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:04:42 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/australian-desert.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/BOPAAbcLS3k/emergency-communication-system-comparison.html Emergency communication system comparison. Personal locator beacons, sat phones and HF radio compared on criteria such as reliability, up-front and on-going costs, ease of use and more.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/BOPAAbcLS3k" height="1" width="1"/> Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:01:28 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/emergency-communication-system-comparison.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/HAuhQmNltLg/4x4-accessories.html There certainly is a huge range of accessories available for 4x4s. The 4x4 Accessories Guide explains which accessories are the most important and why. On this page I cover the three absolute<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/HAuhQmNltLg" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:40:35 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/4x4-accessories.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/Ym8rpho81OQ/personal-locator-beacon.html The Personal Locator Beacon. What is it? How does it work? What features do different models have? Do they need to be registered? Why are they a good idea for 4x4 enthusiasts exploring remote and isolated areas? All these questions and more are answered here.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/Ym8rpho81OQ" height="1" width="1"/> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:31:18 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/personal-locator-beacon.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~3/K57iW2Zxo3g/tire-pressure.html One of the most common gas mileage tips is to increase tire pressure. And it's true, increasing pressure (within limits) does give an increase in fuel efficiency, when driving on pavement or hard surfaces. But that's not what this page is about. Sometimes you can reduce your 4x4's fuel consumption by lowering tyre pressure. The key is to match the pressure to the surface you're driving on.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/4x4TipsBlog/~4/K57iW2Zxo3g" height="1" width="1"/> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:24:43 GMT http://www.4x4tips.com/tire-pressure.html