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Diff Lock Won't Turn Off

The diff lock in Toyota Hilux won't turn off try this.  Watch the video.  If the centre diff lock is stuck on do not drive on sealed roads, this could break your gear box or stuff up the differential.  Make sure centre diff lock is off.Watch this video, if you use L4 in a Toyota Hilux.A 4x4 course…

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Standard Toyota Jack vs Hydraulic Jack

Probably one of the most important things to remember when setting up your 4x4 is not to replace your standard jack with a big hydraulic jack. The standard jack is designed to fit under the lifting point of your 4x4 vehicle when your tyre is flat.                    The standard Toyota jack handle is…

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Trailers Guide - Handy Tips

How to connect your trailer to your carFirstly, move the trailer to an open, easily accessible area. Reverse your vehicle in a straight line to the trailer and raise the trailer coupler slightly higher than the tow ball.  Back your vehicle up until the coupler is directly above the tow ball and unlock…

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Toyota automatically breaks on hill

What do the controls or hill descent do?  If you drive a recent model Toyota Landcruiser the new hill descent is pretty wild, a bit like cruise control at low speeds. This is pretty good and allot safer. The hill descent will accelerate and brake for you when you go up hills and down hills, you can…

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Keyless Ignition

How Keyless Ignition WorksKeyless ignition systems come with a fob that you can keep in your pocket, purse, briefcase, or anywhere in close proximity to the receiver inside the vehicle.  A Fob is attached to the key its an 18th. century term that is still used.  The fob transmits a unique low frequency…