When a Truck Accessory Cuts Out Under Load: A Voltage-Drop Field Check
Reproduce the accessory failure under load, then isolate voltage loss on the feed and return paths before replacing parts.
Category: Maintenance
Pre-Towing Walk-Around for a Pickup: Hitch, Chains, Lights and Load
A practical pickup-and-trailer walk-around for checking ratings, coupler, chains, breakaway cable, lights, tires, brakes and cargo before towing.
Truck Cab Storage Reset After a Summer Road Trip
A practical post-road-trip reset for pickup cab storage, emergency gear, under-seat space, heat-sensitive items and loose cargo.
4 Symptoms of a Bad All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) Transfer Case
A transfer-case problem can interrupt torque delivery to one axle, create binding or vibration, and eventually leave an all-wheel-drive vehicle unable to move normally. The difficult part is that tires, wheel-speed sensors, driveshafts, differentials, mounts…
THE 5 BEST OIL FOR FORD F150 WITH GUARANTEED VALUE FOR MONEY
oil viscosity, Ford specification, capacity, and service interval must be checked against the owner manual for the truck’s exact model year and engine. Product labels change, so the specification printed on the…
AUTOPHIX 7210P+ OBD2 Scanner for GM Trucks and SUVs
The old AutoMeter DashControl display is obsolete. A modern GM-focused full-system scanner is more useful for diagnosis because it can read manufacturer modules and support service functions instead of only displaying a narrow set of data.