Tech Talk

Transmission fluid is an important component of any truck or SUV’s drivetrain. It helps keep the transmission system lubricated, cools down the transmission components, and ensures smooth gear shifts by picking up gunk and metal shavings from moving parts.  As a truck or SUV owner, you may have probably asked yourself, “How much transmission fluid […]

It’s crucial to have a vehicle with sufficient towing capacity when it comes to heavy loads. In general, trucks and SUVs allow you to safely tow about 80% of their towing capacity. However, some situations may arise when you might need more towing power from your vehicle. Below are some tips on how to safely […]

Getting distracted while on the road is the most crucial mistake you can ever make. While some distractions can be completely ignored, some situations are just inevitable that you have no choice but to address them. One of those is getting a bee in your vehicle. There are a few reasons why a bee can […]

The cost to mount and balance tires can vary depending on a few factors, including the tire size and type you are having installed, the type of vehicle you drive, and where you go to have the work done. In general, you can expect to pay anywhere from $15 to $30 per tire for mounting […]

You would want your truck or SUV’s engine to always be at normal operating temperature. An overheated engine often causes your truck or SUV to stall. Oftentimes, this is caused by driving around without enough coolant in the reservoir. For instance, a bad radiator cap or a leaky radiator hose can let coolant leak and […]

Water in engine oil is a common but worrying problem with cars, trucks, and SUVs. If there’s a symptom that worries us more than anything, water in engine oil has got to be right up there since it’s a telltale sign that something bad is happening to our engine.  It can result from several different […]

One of the dreaded things you can experience while driving is one of the warning lights on the instrument panel or dashboard lighting up. We have and it can be pretty annoying, even if you’re an experienced driver. Usually, it’s an indication that something has gone wrong with your car. No one wants to have […]

Are you having trouble with your car smelling like vinegar inside?  Maybe sniff yourself first to make sure it’s not you or your body odor. Sometimes, driving around in the summertime with the air conditioning (A/C) off can get you all sweaty. And sweaty bodies inside a hot and humid truck or SUV cabin can […]

Trucks are still quintessentially American. They are great for work, especially when you need a vehicle with the horsepower to carry heavy payloads and the towing capacity to tug all sorts of haul. Modern trucks are also nicely equipped to be comfortable enough to be daily driven for personal use. If you’re wondering what the […]

Trucks aren’t usually known for their great gas mileage, and some are worse than others. Here’s our list of the 10 worst gas mileage trucks ever. These pickup trucks were selected based mainly on their Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ratings. To calculate ratings, the EPA puts vehicles through a combination of its own laboratory tests […]