#139 - The Fuel Excise and the Poddy Patrol
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Fuel prices and practical 4WD upkeep take center stage, starting with a “tough dog tip” to inspect suspension before winter wet season and to clean/under-spray for mud and salt. The crew then breaks down Australia’s fuel excise cut (halved per-litre tax) and debates broader fuel-supply concerns, price gouging, and even fuel theft. Listener voice notes share real fill-up pain and trip cancellations. The lighter thread: a “potty patrol” concept—turning a shared, modified Patrol into a podcast camera/trip vehicle.
This week on The 4WD Podcast, the federal government just halved the fuel excise and we break down what that actually means at the bowser. Plus your winter suspension checklist courtesy of Tough Dog, and Duggo floats the idea of buying a Podcast Patrol.
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Music by The Southern River Band.
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Ford Ranger
"... a ute line if we wanted, like a D-Max, I mean, a Ranger. Yeah."
Mitsubishi Delica
"That'd be cool. Like a Delica. Yeah, Delica would be cool."
Byd Shark 6
"... dare I say it, I was pretty impressed by the BYD Shark driven by Mad Mat Full Drive who towed a camper ..."
Toyota FJ Cruiser
"...sealed road in a sealed road in. We then have an FJ cruiser for trips and as the backup car when one of us is..."
Toyota Land Cruiser
"...I have one four-wheel drive and said I've got the Land Cruiser and that's it. I don't have any other cars."
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