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Adventures Are Not On Any Map (but a good GPS doesn’t hurt)

August 20th, 2010 · 7 Comments · How To Info

I like maps!  I’ll spend hours in map stores, looking, touching, smelling maps, planning off road adventures.  Maps are great!
I like maps… But I love technology.  Now before you scream about technology on an off road adventure failing, breaking, getting dusty and wet or  how the battery can die off, I always carry hard copies [...]

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Time For A Change Sparky

June 20th, 2010 · 8 Comments · How To Info

One of the best ways to avoid trouble on an off road adventure is to know your rig… inside and out.  One of the best ways to get to know your rig is through regular maintenance.  Toyota recommends changing your spark plugs every 30,000 miles.  Changing the spark plugs on a Toyota FJ Cruiser is [...]

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Mounting Your Off Road Adventure Stuff

March 21st, 2010 · No Comments · How To Info, off road adventure accessories

Long off road adventures are all about having the stuff you need to get unstuck, stay safe and remain comfortable.  Some of the most import safety equipment on a 4×4 adventure, a shovel and Hi-lift jack, or fire extinguisher are also the most cumbersome and difficult to store.  And like a teenager reaching for the [...]

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Oil Can Betty…

September 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment · How To Info

One of our friends, Beau Jaramillo, from Amsoil, sent us a care package that included:

Ea Oil Filters
Signature Series 0W-30 100% Synthetic Motor Oil
Ea Air Filters
Engine Flush
Severe Gear 75W-90
Series 2000 Synthetic Racing Grease

With the Rubicon off road adventure coming up, this was the perfect time to change the oil.  Engine oil has the primary functions [...]

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Big Breath, Hold It… Hold It…

July 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment · How To Info

Ok, Let it out…  and breath.
When your rig can’t draw in the fresh air it needs, your engine runs less efficiently, gas mileage plummets and horse power evaporates.
The easiest way keep your engine running at peak performance is to regularly check the air filter and change it when it becomes filled with dirt and debris.

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