A flexplate is a part of your truck’s transmission. It connects the engine to the torque converter, and serves the same purpose as the flywheel in a manual transmission. A factory flexplate isn’t designed to hold heavy torque loads. If you’ve recently installed a torque converter in your truck, you may have noticed a grinding …
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Before you purchase a car stereo, you need to know how to measure your radio’s slot. While most double din stereos fit in nearly any vehicle, there are several factors that will affect the fit. Single DIN stereos are typically smaller than double DIN stereos, and double DIN models are larger. In addition, a double …
A recent study by the Fraser Institute compared the safety of oil and gas transportation methods, focusing on the number of accidents and occurrences per million barrels of oil transported. It found that pipelines are much safer than rail and truck transport methods, and had fewer occurrences per million barrels than either of them. However, …
A garbage truck is a vehicle that collects municipal solid waste, including household trash, and transports it to solid waste treatment facilities, such as landfills, recycling centers, and transfer stations. This means it can haul almost any type of waste and dispose of it in the most efficient manner possible. Garbage trucks are also used …
If you have seen a truck driver doing something dangerous, it is vital to report it. It may not seem important, but filing a complaint against a bad truck driver can help prevent an accident and preserve vital evidence in the event of an accident. In addition, it is important to be aware of your …
You can fit around eight hundred cubic feet of stuff in a sixteen foot truck, and the maximum load capacity is around four thousand pounds. If you are moving a two-bedroom home, a medium-sized apartment, or a small office, then this size of truck is perfect. However, you should be aware of the cost of …
If you’ve been paying more than you should for gas, you may be wondering, “Why is my truck getting bad gas mileage?” There are several possible causes of poor fuel economy, but one of the most common is incorrect tire pressure. Check the pressure stamped on the driver’s door plate to make sure it’s correct. …
If you want to replace your stock speakers with larger ones, you must know the factory speaker sizes of your truck. You can increase their size with adapters and spacer rings. You can also cut the door panels and install bigger speakers. The size of the speakers will determine their bass output and power handling …
Are you wondering why your truck is burning oil? You might have noticed a blue or green smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. In some cases, this can be an indication that a seal or other component near the combustion chamber has failed, causing the oil to leak out of the engine and contaminate the …
Reliability is a critical factor when choosing a new full-size pickup truck. These vehicles are not only expensive to operate, but they also cost a lot to repair or tow. While the major automakers tout their trucks as the toughest in the industry, which truck brands are the most reliable? Consumer Reports tested eight popular …