Journal

Auxiliary LED lights are a common upgrade for Australian utes, workhorses and four-wheel drives, particularly when fitted to a bull bar, canopy or roof rack. A…

A blizzard turns a normal four-wheel-drive journey into a test of contrast, depth and speed. Snow fills the space between the vehicle and the road edge, while…

Rust converter is useful when a frame rail has surface corrosion that cannot simply be wiped away. The liquid changes active iron oxides into a more stable…

Coastal Australia can be surprisingly aggressive to bare steel. Marine aerosols, salty sea spray and damp winter air settle on brake lines, suspension mounts,…

Faded black plastic trim can make an older ute or four-wheel drive look neglected even when the paint and mechanical work are sound. UV exposure turns hard ABS…

Headlights can make an otherwise tidy car look neglected, especially when UV oxidation turns clear plastic into a milky yellow. When choosing the best…

A cooling system can look full at the reservoir while an airlock remains inside the radiator, heater circuit or engine passages. Trapped air reduces the…

Rust and mineral scale can reduce the heat-transfer efficiency of a radiator, but they are different problems requiring different cleaners. Rust is iron-oxide…

A thermostat is a temperature-operated valve that controls coolant flow through the engine. When an engine is cold, the thermostat usually bypasses the…

Choosing the best coolant hoses for heavy duty diesel pickups starts with the job rather than the diameter. Australian buyers call these vehicles utes, and a…