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Our Information Department This part of our site is where you'll find all the hints, tips and articles relating to 4WDs that have appeared on other parts of our site from time to time. If you have any subjects you'd like to see covered in an article or if you have any information that you think other 4WD enthusiasts would find interesting,  just email it to us!

Preventative Maintenance

Some advice on 5 often-overlooked but vital 4WD components, and recommended servicing intervals

Australian Safety Beacons

Some news about a system that makes 4WD-ing in the great Australian outback a lot safer

Global Positioning Systems

A no-guff guide to GPS systems: how they work, and and explanation of the common acronyms used in GPS

Four Wheel Drive Insurance

Information about the importance differences between Compulsory Third Party and standard motor vehicle insurance, and what to look for in your policy.

Fuel Consumption & 4WD's

Some statistics on 4wd fuel consumption from the NRMA

Fuel Savings

For those of you interested in getting the most from every litre.

Causes of Wheel Bearing Failure

A report on wheel bearing failure and how to avoid it.

The Importance of Engine Oil Changes

Information on why you should change your engine oils regularly, and recommended servicing times

Oil thickening in light duty diesel engines.

Information on why light duty diesel enine oil degrades in these engines.

The Importance of Transmission Oil Changes

Information on why you should change your transmission oils regularly, and recommended servicing times

Oil Recycling

Information about how damaging waste oil can be to the environment (quite an eye-opener!)

Computer and Car Lovers

A humorous short article comparing cars and software, and Microsoft to General Motors

Pre Holiday Checks

All you need to know about pre-holiday safety checks, and the important things to look out for if you're planning a summertime 4WD vacation 

SRS and Bull Bars

An informative article about Bull Bars and Supplementary Restraint Systems (air bags)

14 Quick Facts About Brakes

All you need to know about your 4WD's brakes!

The Truth about Brake Fluid

All you need to know about brake fluid.

Dead In Minutes

The frightening facts about heat build up in cars

Used Car Buying

If you are looking at this option then read more.

Understanding Batteries

All you need to know about vehicle batteries!

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