Towing and payload capacity are two numbers of extreme importance to most pickup truck owners. The first number has everything to do with trailering or pulling power; the second combines passenger weight and vehicle fluids with storage capacity. Both figures are set by the manufacturer for owners to follow for…
Manual transmissions depend on mechanical and hydraulic systems to function, involving gears and clutch fluid, respectively. When you step on the clutch pedal, you send hydraulic pressure that disengages the clutch plate and allows you to smoothly select a new gear and then re-engage the plate to transmit power from…
When you get a pinhole leak in your fuel tank, not only are you literally pouring money onto the ground, but also creating a dangerous situation. Repairing a fuel tank can get difficult, especially when the it is full of fuel. Not to worry, there is a temporary solution to your…
Anxiety over electric car range is one of the biggest stumbling blocks to owning an EV. Given that it can take several hours to top up an empty battery, it’s important to plan out your route each time you get behind the wheel — and modify your driving habits, if…
When it comes to your boat or even your back deck, nothing cleans quite like a pressure washer. These engine-powered machines spray high-pressure water and cleaner through a wand nozzle and can blast off even the most difficult dirt, grime and stains. Using your pressure washer can also be a…
Cars are complex machines that depend on an army of sensors to monitor components and provide feedback. The advanced technology in today’s vehicles demands near-constant supervision and management to ensure optimal performance and avoid disaster in many cases. With the push toward self-driving cars, there are more sensors enmeshed in…
Maintaining proper oil pressure is vital to keeping an engine running. Rapidly moving metal surfaces produce lots of heat and friction and require constant lubrication to prevent damage to individual parts and the engine as a whole. The oil pressure sensor assumes the role of monitoring this internal pressure and…
The most common causes of engine overheating are fortunately all very preventable. Keeping your vehicle’s motor running smoothly and at the proper temperature is almost always a matter of staying on top of maintenance, not ignoring warning signs and making sure not to push things too hard under extreme driving…
It’s a hot summer day; the grass is long, and it’s time to mow. You put fresh fuel in and nothing happens. You pull the cord over and over, but your lawn mower won’t start. What now? As long as you’re able to pull the cord and the engine just…
Your engine’s accessory drive belt is tasked with a lot of responsibility. Not only does it have to connect several spinning pulleys at the front of your motor and keep them moving quickly enough to power important components like the alternator, the water pump and the power steering pump, but…