Thread: Are 4WDs too high-tech for the bush?

Originally Posted by Eevo

half of me disagrees.

are cars so unreliable we need to do these checks?
service intervals are usually in the periods of months, not days.


the other half of me agrees. things break, catch it early/preventative maint goes a long way,

You've answered your own question.
Its common sense really, which probably a lot of "new" 4x4 drivers dont understand.
Remember though, that when in outback type areas, the rough running you'll do in a day on a track is probably about the equivilent of a years running on city streets.
And being out in the middle of no where, you need to check bolts etc that can undo themselves just from a corrigated road. As you said, an early fix is better.
It does'nt make any difference if its a brand new vehicle, or a 50 year old car.

Originally Posted by Chops

Remember though, that when in outback type areas, the rough running you'll do in a day on a track is probably about the equivilent of a years running on city streets.

i 100% agree.

but if a new 4wd cant do outback between service intervals, its a lemon imho.

Originally Posted by Eevo

but if a new 4wd cant do outback between service intervals, its a lemon imho.

Do you not drive in dusty or rough conditions?

Originally Posted by Graeme

Do you not drive in dusty or rough conditions?

no, never. who would do that?

Originally Posted by Eevo

i 100% agree.

but if a new 4wd cant do outback between service intervals, its a lemon imho.

And with that statement it proves beyond doubt you have no idea what your talking about,it's about checking for possible problems before they become an issue while travelling in remote Australia.It's no supprise the people who do the most complaining when they strike trouble are usually the people who couldn't be bothered doing simple checks each morning. Pat

Originally Posted by Chops

You've answered your own question.
Its common sense really, which probably a lot of "new" 4x4 drivers dont understand.
Remember though, that when in outback type areas, the rough running you'll do in a day on a track is probably about the equivilent of a years running on city streets.
And being out in the middle of no where, you need to check bolts etc that can undo themselves just from a corrigated road. As you said, an early fix is better.
It does'nt make any difference if its a brand new vehicle, or a 50 year old car.

Stop start city driving is much harder on vehicles than open road driving,NSW rural tar roads are in general rougher than most outback WA dirt roads. Pat

Originally Posted by PAT303

And with that statement it proves beyond doubt you have no idea what your talking about,it's about checking for possible problems before they become an issue while travelling in remote Australia.It's no supprise the people who do the most complaining when they strike trouble are usually the people who couldn't be bothered doing simple checks each morning. Pat

no idea at all.

i pray to the 4wd gods everytime i go outback.

Originally Posted by PAT303

Stop start city driving is much harder on vehicles than open road driving,NSW rural tar roads are in general rougher than most outback WA dirt roads. Pat

Stop start city driving: harder on engine, cooling system, oil.

outback driving: harder on suspension and everything held down with a bolt.