The Mud Mule is one of the easiest free vehicles you can unlock in A Dusty Trip, but the quest can still go wrong if you don’t prepare properly. This guide walks you through every step, explains the library puzzle, and gives a clear picture of the Mud Mule’s performance once you claim it.
Where the Quest Starts
The entire quest takes place inside the Dusty Library, which is located about 6,000 meters away from the starting area. Before you even think about entering, make sure you’re carrying weapons because the library is packed with mutants. If you don’t clear them first, you’ll be interrupted every few seconds while trying to complete the puzzle.
Clearing the Library
Enter the building and eliminate every mutant inside. Take your time here, because missing even one will cause trouble once you start handling the books on the floor. When the library is safe, the quest becomes a simple sorting task.
Solving the Book Puzzle
Inside the library, books are scattered across the ground, each labeled with a letter. Along the walls are boxes marked with matching letters.
Your job is straightforward:
Pick up each book and place it into the box with the same letter.
For example:
Book A → Box A
Book C → Box C
Book D → Box D
Once you drop a book into the correct box, you’ll hear a confirmation sound and the box’s light will turn on. Continue sorting every book you can find. When the final one is placed, the game will automatically display the message confirming the quest is complete.
Claiming the Mud Mule
After the quest finishes, the Mud Mule appears in your garage instantly. No travel, no extra steps, and no additional requirements. Just open your garage menu and you’ll see it unlocked and ready.
The Mud Mule is inspired by the Dodge Power Wagon, specifically around the early 1950s era. It features a rugged design, old-school dashboard, and classic analog instruments.
Vehicle Details and Observations
The developer included several authentic visual elements such as:
- A winch-like front bumper (note: decorative only, not functional)
- A rear tow hook set surprisingly low on the bumper
- A flatbed that safely holds items without clipping or penetration issues
- Two correctly positioned seats
- A red steering wheel and accurate analog speedometer
- Working headlight button and functional radio
These touches give the Mud Mule a grounded, heavy-duty feel despite being a free reward.
Performance Testing
We tested the Mud Mule across acceleration, speed, and fuel use. Here are the practical results:
- Claimed top speed reading: 195 km/h
- Real measured top speed: around 111 km/h
- Acceleration from 0–100 m: roughly 9 seconds
For a free vehicle, the Mud Mule’s speed is respectable, and its acceleration feels usable in long straight stretches.
Fuel consumption testing showed:
- About 0.7 L of fuel used
- Around 0.2 L of engine oil used
- Around 1.3 L of radiator water consumed
Fuel efficiency is solid, engine oil usage is manageable, but radiator consumption is slightly high. This behavior is similar to the Coyote, so players familiar with that car will understand the pattern.
Is the Mud Mule Worth Getting?
Absolutely. The quest is short, simple, and requires no grinding beyond traveling to the library. The car offers decent performance, reliable durability, and low operating costs aside from radiator water. For new players or anyone wanting a sturdy free vehicle, it’s an easy recommendation.