Many people like the rich roars of the V8. A V8 engine has two rows of four cylinders arranged in a V shape, and in the cross-plane crankshaft type, the cylinders fire in an irregular pattern across the two rows. Why Do V8 Engines Sound Deep? The firing order of the cross-plane crank is irregular,…
Does going over a speed bump make you feel like a bronco? Is every joyride rough no matter how smooth the road is? It is likely time to replace the shocks and/or struts in your car. What Is The Use Of Shocks & Struts? A vital part of your vehicle’s suspension system is the shocks…
A large portion of the truck harness is on top of the intake manifold and is covered or hidden by the plastic engine cover. The LS engine harness is configured differently, and the intake Manifold is exposed and used to dress up the engine. Difference Between an LT1 and LS1 Both LS1 and LT1 are…
Your car isn’t going very fast if you have an electrical problem. If you don’t have your car’s battery charged, you won’t be able to start it, which means you’ll need a tow to the mechanic. During normal use, the battery will die if you have a dead alternator. A lot of people don’t know…
DEF reduces the number of harmful chemicals emitted by your vehicle. Diesel vehicle manufacturers are required by the EPA to make it harder for the vehicle to start if the exhaust fluid runs out so that the owner of the vehicle takes the issue seriously. Is It Possible For a Diesel Truck To Run Without…
E85 fuel is 85% plant-based and the rest is regular gasoline. It’s cheaper than regular gas because its gasoline content is lower. What cars can handle this fuel? Is it possible to put E85 in a regular car? If you put E85 in a gas car, there will be some minor issues at first, but…
As a car owner, feeling your car shimmy and shake or vibration as you pick up the pace on the highway is one of the scariest things. This behavior can be seen at higher speeds, like 70 mph or greater. The confusing part is that shaking doesn’t mean a car is old or neglected. Many…
In November last year, in the U.S. more than 500,000 diesel-powered pickup trucks had their emissions systems completely disabled, according to a report by the EPA – Environmental Protection Agency. That number is about 15 percent of the total sales of these trucks. Diesel engines have evolved and since around 2007, have been equipped with…
Ford introduced remote start into cars in 2005, but it’s been a long road to get us to the point where a majority of cars are equipped with the technology. Ford’s new CEO Mark Fields said in a statement, “The time is right for a major change and we’re working to make that happen.” That…
The f150 has been around since 2003 and is one of the most reliable trucks out there. It comes in several different versions and one of the most popular ones is the f150. It is also one of the most fuel-efficient trucks out there and can go over 700 miles on a tank of gas! …