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Saves on fuel costs too.

I wouldn't loose any sleep over brake wear, I've never noticed byself braking more between one or the other.
If it's something you are worried about then adjust your driving style to suit or just...

In this case, yes you are scewed if you can't use low range.
Even off road, the newest Amaroks don't have a transfer box so whilst 1st gear might be extra low, reverse will still be an issue.

In...

I certainly don't get much rust in the engine bay.....

Sorry, as a Land Rover owner I forget peasants dont get 2wd low or non locked 4wd.:D

Anytime I've had to back a heavy load in a difficult situation I always stick it in low range, auto or manual, makes for a much more relaxing experience.
A ute/SUV/4wd that doesn't have low range...

This issue seems to be common to most manufacturers, through friends and family I've heard similar issues of denial and ineptitude from Mazda, Land Rover, Suzuki (twice) and multiple general...

If you watch your revs as you accelerate you will notice the revs drop as the vehicle changes down gear (just as you'd expect) but continue watching it and it'll drop again just a little.
You can...

With most autos being tiptronic and having torque converter lock up in every gear, there is really no reason to be overheating a transmission.

When towing big loads up big hills drive it like a...