How to Decide 4×4 Vehicles the Suspension System
When you are buying a 4×4 for regular use in the bush, you will need to decide whether the vehicle’s suspension system should be fitted with leaf or coil springs.
There is no doubt that both leaf and coil springs perform well. In the past, the leaf spring has been more reliable, and of a better quality, than the coil spring, but the latter has become equally reliable, with some manufacturers recently changing from leaf to coil springs. In station- wagons, for example, this change was probably implemented to enhance the comfort of the ride. (more…)
How Driving Vehicle across a slope: traversing side slopes
It is best to avoid driving across a slope. If you have to do so keep your speed low and constant, checking the ground ahead. Look out for any bumps on the upper side and dips on the lower which could dramatically increase the angle. The maximum angle of tilt specified by manufacturers for their vehicles refers to controlled conditions and they do not take into consideration deviations in terrain. (more…)
Auto Care: Auto Parts/ Auto Kit must have Shopping List
- Battery hydrometer
- Coolant hydrometer
- Drain basin
- Droplight
- Emery cloth
- Fine sandpaper
- Fire extinguisher
- Funnel
- Fuse puller
- Jack
- Jack stands
- Jumper cables
- Lug wrench
- Needle-nose pliers
- Oil filter (strap) wrench
- Putty knife
- Rubber mallet
- Screwdrivers(Phillips and standard)
- Socket wrench
- Spark plug socket
- Terminal puller
- Tire pressure gauge
- Wheel blocks
