When choosing a new semi truck, horsepower and torque are two important factors. High horsepower allows the truck to pull heavier loads. High torque is a good thing, as higher torque means less fuel consumption. High torque is also good for the environment, as more energy is converted into kinetic energy. If you want to …
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After the film was released, the Green Goblin truck was taken to Silent Rick’s Towing and Salvage in Wilmington, North Carolina. The company sold the truck to John Allison, who later sold it to Tim Shockey in Piketon, Ohio. Shockey displayed the Green Goblin truck in his video store for many years, then moved it …
A TCM is an electronic device that controls how the transmission shifts gears. When the TCM is malfunctioning, the engine cannot reach the desired speed and the transmission fails to shift gears at the right time. A bad TCM can also cause the vehicle to kick and jump unexpectedly, resulting in a dangerous situation. Here …
If you’ve ever wondered how to test electric trailer brakes without a truck, there are a few different methods you can use. One method is to connect a multimeter to the positive terminal of the battery and the negative probe to the base of the brake magnet. If the multimeter registers any amperage at all, …
Despite its aging design, the Nissan Frontier has been one of the most popular trucks in recent years. Its simple, rugged style and low-mileage clean options are sure to appeal to any buyer. While the D23 version of the Frontier debuted in Europe as the Navara in 2014, it did not come to the North …
If your car battery dies, how can you jump start a semi truck with a dead battery? If the battery is less than 12 volts, attach a 12 volt car battery to the battery in the truck. Connect a set of jumper cables to the positive terminal on the car battery, and the negative terminal …
The biggest U-Haul rental truck is a 26-foot long box that sits behind a single row cab. The truck does not have a rearview mirror, and it does not have a rear bumper, which makes it more difficult to maneuver. Luckily, it does have an automatic transmission, making it much easier to drive. It also …
A ticking noise can occur in many different parts of your engine, from the spark plugs to the exhaust manifold. In some cases, a bad spark plug can strip threads on the cylinder head, which needs to be repaired or replaced. Other times, the noise can originate in the front part of the engine, which …
Flex fuel vehicles have a wide range of benefits over traditional gas vehicles. Because they run on ethanol, they are much cleaner than gas. They also produce less greenhouse gasses and emit no toxic fumes. Flex fuel vehicles use electronic sensors and microprocessors to regulate fuel injection. They can switch fuel sources easily without requiring …
Sometimes, white smoke from an exhaust can be an indication of a problem with the internal engine of your truck. If you notice the smoke immediately after you turn your truck on, the problem could be as simple as fuel injection system failure, or it could be something more serious, such as a transmission problem. …