Ever wondered what the differences are between a car and a 4WD and how it affects your servicing? Blackwood Dyno Tune & Service shares their knowledge as experts in servicing 4WD, AWD and SUV's.

Here is a list of 10 differences in a 4WD Service

 A 4WD has more grease points than a smaller vehicle, like a sedan.

Some 4WDs have undercar armour that needs to be removed and refitted when we do a service or repair.

Aftermarket 4WD accessories may need to be removed during service and repairs.

Inspections can take longer for a 4WD because they are generally bigger vehicles, there’s a larger area to inspect and more components to look at.

Removing wheels is a lot harder on a 4WD. Tyres are usually a lot bigger and heavier compared to a hatch or sedan.

4WDs can have dual fuel & oil filters which need to be changed during a service.

Some 4WDs have a dual battery set up, so both need to be tested and charged.

A lot of 4WDs have been raised (lift kit) – when new vehicles (to us) come into our Blackwood workshop we often find that time hasn’t been taken to inspect the brake proportioning from front to back. 

We have a Safe-T-Stop brake test machine we can use to check and adjust the brake proportioning, in accordance with South Australian Government vehicle specifications.

Blackwood Dyno Tune & Service have been servicing and repairing all makes and models of 4WDs in our Blackwood automotive workshop. Call us to discuss your mechanical servicing or repair needs. We offer our customers Loan Cars*, so you don't have to stop when your car does.*Bookings essential.

Blackwood Dyno Tune & Service explains 10 differences of servicing a 4WD vehicle versus a passenger vehicle. It explains the higner cost of servicing and the extra time needed to maintain it.

What's different about a 4WD service?

What are the differences between a 4WD and a Car Service?

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Blackwood Dyno Tune and Service is a family owned and operated business that has been servicing the needs of motorists in the southern Adelaide metropolitan area since 1993.

We are proud to display the signs of RAA Approved Repairer and Motor Trade Association of South Australia. We have been certified and approved by these organisations and abide by the strict code of practice that such accreditation requires. You can feel assured that your vehicle is in excellent hands.

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What are the differences between a 4WD and a Car Service?

Here is a list of 10 differences in a 4WD Service

1. Grease points

2. Undercar Armour

3. 4WD Accessories

4. Vehicle Inspections

5. Differentials

6. Tyres and Wheels

7. Filters - Fuel & Oil

8. Batteries

9. Suspension - Lift Kits

10. Brake Proportioning

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