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4x4 Off Road Tech Articles - Page 2


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Articles - collection of links to tech articles on the web


Driving techniques - 4x4 driving tips for various offroad conditions

Glossary - explanations of 4x4 tech terms A-Z

LPG - Advantages and Disadvantages of converting to LPG fuel

Recovery techniques - basic information on how to recover a stuck vehicle

Tyres - advice on care, maintenance and sizes

UK MOT test - checklist

UK Number plates - application procedure and history

Winches R US Ltd - Calculate the pulling power of your winch on various gradients and surfaces


4x4 Tech Articles available on the web (alphabetical)

Article title & content description
Acknowledgement & Source
Cooling system - A detailed and illustrated explanation of how the cooling system works howstuffworks.com
Cooling system check - A checklist of what to look for to keep the cooling system in good order. PartsAmerica.com
Cutting wheels - These simple but important rules should be followed at all times. Eastwoodco.com
Diesel Engines - A detailed and illustrated explanation of how a diesel engine works howstuffworks.com
Diesel Engines - Several links to specific problem solving pages dieselpage.com
Diesel Engines - Trouble-shooting chart to help with diagnosis of engine problem dieselpage.com
Differential - A detailed and illustrated explanation of how a differential works howstuffworks.com
Differential - Detailed article on how to diagnose a diff problem 4x4now.com Randy Lyman
Distributor - An explanation of how the distributor works howstuffworks.com
Engine - A detailed and illustrated explanation of how the engine works howstuffworks.com
Engine - seized - How to free an engine that has seized up from lack of use. Eastwoodco.com
Four wheel Drive - A detailed and illustrated explanation of how four wheel drive works howstuffworks.com
Fuel economy - Some good tips on how to reduce fuel consumption. PartsAmerica.com
Fuel injection system - A detailed and illustrated explanation of how a fuel injection system works howstuffworks.com
Gear Ratios - A detailed and illustrated explanation of how gear ratios work howstuffworks.com
Headlamp alignment - Simple procedures for checking and adjusting headlamp alignment. PartsAmerica.com
LPG refueling stations - List of refuelling stations in the UK and the rest of Europe. Also good resource for lpg users. lpg.co.uk
Oil - Everything you ever wanted to know about motor oil. Ed Hackett
Painting - Everything you could wish to know about painting your own vehicle from someone with 30 years professional experience. Stephen Hull
Painting (Aerosol) - Detailed advice on techniques for stripping, preparing and then aerosoling. Eastwoodco.com
Painting (HVLP) - High Volume Low Pressure spraying makes it easier than ever for the home auto restoration enthusiast to get a quality paint job. Details here Eastwoodco.com
Painting (spraying) - Eight common problems, what causes them, and how to repair the finish. Eastwoodco.com
Pinstriping - Hints and tips on how to pinstrip your vehicle Eastwoodco.com
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