Trucks

In 1987, the Dodge Dakota was introduced as Dodge's new midsized pickup truck. It has been a popular vehicle since then, and was even nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award in...

Almost by definition, truckers have always been practically obsessed with engine reliability fuel mileage. To meet the demand for a new type of engine that would help usher turbo-diesels into this...

Changing the gas tank on your GMC truck may be necessary if it becomes damaged or rusty. There are two steel straps that run under the tank and up to the frame rails of the truck for support....

Improving gas mileage in your heavy truck is an important skill to hone if you are forced to drive one on a regular basis. While it is clear that large trucks do not get the best gas mileage,...

The Chevrolet Silverado is a full-size pickup truck produced by General Motors. Silverado was the third-highest-selling vehicle in the U.S. for the first half of 2009. As of the 2010 model year,...

The F-series of pickup trucks produced by Ford is a brand that has endured for almost 60 years, and according to Motor Trend magazine is the best-selling truck in history. These accomplishments...

Increasing costs for fuel have many people searching for ways to reduce energy usage. Looking for ways to get better gas mileage is also a topic many drivers face. Even if a person does not drive...

The Duramax name refers to the family of diesel engines built by a General Motors and Isuzu partnership. The LLY is a 6.6 liter diesel V8 that was introduced in 2004 in Chevrolet and GMC trucks....

Because of its high prices and impact on the environment, many diesel truck drivers are interested in researching various alternatives to running their engines on diesel fuel. There is currently a...

All three models of the Toyota Tundra--the regular cab, double cab and crew max--get an estimated 15 miles-per-gallon in the city and 19 on the highway. You can improve a Tundra's fuel economy...

The Ford Ranger is a small-sized pickup truck that Ford Motor Company began to produce in 1983. While the Ranger is smaller than a full-sized truck, it carries certain characteristics of a truck...

Ford produces a 7.3 liter Power Stroke diesel engine for its F series of trucks. It has become a popular choice for truck owners for the reliability of the engine and the ability to maintain and...

The Toyota Prius is one of the most fuel efficient cars on the market due to a combination of the electric hybrid motor and the aerodynamic design of the vehicle. Discover how a Toyota Prius...

These are tough economic times. When you're looking for ways to save your "green", why not consider "Going Green"? Going Green not only saves our environment, but can save...

Changing the fuel filter on a diesel can be a dirty job – diesel fuel makes a mess of everything - but someone has to do it! Follow the steps below to learn how to change your filter...

Power has always been a desirable feature on a truck; with today's gas prices, however, fuel efficiency has become just as important, if not more so. There are small things you can do to that will...

With the ever raising gas prices, it is getting more and more expensive to drive those V-8 trucks. My husband has no choice in driving his V-8 truck since it is used for his work. His profits...