Cars, Trucks & Autos

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,...

As fuel prices rise, you hear of many people who struggle to pay their bills. Part of the problem is that most people don't adapt to changing times. I'm not particularly fond of change either, but...

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,...

Plastic gas tanks are most commonly found on dirt bikes. Over time, petroleum and oil-based residue can gunk up the inside walls of the tank, dirtying fuel and limiting flow to the carbs or fuel...

If gas has been sitting in a gas tank for awhile it has a tendency to eat away at the interior of the gas tank and gum up with age, so the gas will not be as potent as normal gas and your...

Scooters are fun vehicles that are great for cruising around on in small towns, urban landscapes or Europe on a vacation. They're easy to drive, easy to park and, generally, easy to maintain. But...

Launched in 2002, Harley-Davidson's VRSC or "V-Rod" family of motorcycles differs from the other four bike families (Sportster, Dyna, Softail, Touring) in several ways. This is especially true for...

Motorhomes should not be equipped with household refrigerators. Household refrigerators rely on refrigerants such as Freon being passed through cooling coils and closed-circuit compressors; those...

The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is a large cruiser motorcycle built for long trips and hauling passengers. The Fat Boy performs well under load and has a gas tank big enough to go on multiday trips....

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...

Hydrogen-powered cars could solve one of the biggest problems in the United States today: removing the dependence on fossil fuels. A fuel cell powered by hydrogen burns cleanly and hydrogen is one...

The Hummer H3 is the newest version of Hummer's publicly offered four-wheel drive vehicle and is one of the most versatile sport utility vehicles on the road today. Features of the H3 include...

A camper refrigerator is called by several names; an ammonia absorption refrigerator or a propane refrigerator to voice a couple. Traditional Freon-powered refrigerators use a great deal of...

Most cars operate on gasoline; gasoline is pumped into the gas tank at the gas station. When the car is started, there is an electric pump inside the gas tank that pumps the gas to the engine.

The average car weighs more than 2 tons, which is a lot of weight for your engine to be pulling around. With all that weight, you might think a few extra lbs. wouldn't make any difference in fuel...

SUVs have become very popular. Drivers enjoy their off-road capabilities and ability to house many passengers and supplies. But they do have many disadvantages, which should be considered before...

With concerns about rising gas prices and internal combustion's effect on global warming, consumers are eager to buy hybrid vehicles, which seem to address both issues.

The Hummer 2 ,or H2 as it is also called, is not known for getting good gas mileage. The manufacturer of the Hummer H2 has advertised that the sports utility vehicle gets a dismal 13 miles per...

The 1999 Ford F-250 diesel is a super-duty truck that was made in regular cab, extended cab and crew cab models. Each model is available in several styles, including XL, XLT and Lariat, has rear...

Safely removing the gas tank in a 1999 Lincoln Town Car can be done in less than an hour's time. By carefully following a few simple steps, using basic mechanic's hand tools, this project can be...

Hybrid vehicles became popular in the United States in the late-1990s. Today they constitute a considerable market segment and new models are arriving every year. Still, despite the advantages of...

Hybrid cars are all the craze these days, but how much do we actually know about them? When comparing hybrids and gasoline-only cars, there may not be as many benefits to hybrids as you think....

Electric cars may become the main form of personal transportation in the not too distant future. The issue of global warming and problems of potential oil shortages and price increases make...

In the 1990s, Duo-Therm was one of the biggest manufacturers of furnaces for recreational vehicles. Today, many older recreational vehicles still use a Duo-Therm furnace to heat their interior....

A moped is a low-speed variety of motorcycle. The name comes from the fact that the moped is equipped with pedals so that riders can operate it without the motor, running much like a bicycle. This...

Hybrid-electric vehicles are one of the fastest growing market segments in the automotive word today. With new models arriving every year, there are more options than ever for drivers wishing to...

With the advent of the Internet, investigating and reserving a rental car is a fairly easy process. Price and the ease of the rental are major factors in finalizing the deal.

Replacing the thermocouple in a RV water heater requires some basic tools and knowledge of water and electricity. It is also helpful to have your RV owner's guide on hand for this task.

Recognizing the depletion of fossil fuels and our excessive dependence on oil for energy, auto makers have begun to make strides toward developing vehicles that use other sources for their energy,...

Electric, steam and gasoline vehicles were all common throughout the 19th century, but as manufacturing practices for gas-powered autos improved, electric models declined in popularity. In the...

Sure, it's HOT....and in the desert areas, the heat can begin in May and not end until October. So...are all those cooling "LIES and MYTHS" you hear about really true. Nope, they're not....

Eliminate water and corrossion build ups in your gas tank.

Hybrid vehicles, which combine the use of a gas engine and an electric motor, have proven to save car owners money at the pump. Plug-in hybrids work on the same principle, but take the savings one...

As consumers showed more concern about their pocketbook and the environment, the hybrid car became more popular. But is the hybrid really that much better than its conventional, gas-powered...

Since their introduction in 2005, hybrid cars---which combine a gas engine with an electric motor---have become increasingly popular. The actual fuel economy of such vehicles has been debated in...

If you don't want to spend the extra cash for a motorcycle but desire a vehicle that gets great gas mileage, a gas scooter is an alternative to consider. Scooters consume less gas than motorcycles...

For the class of motorcycles known as "street bikes," the gas tank establishes the patterns, color palette and graphics that convey the bike's (and rider's) personality. Companies such as...

want to know how to spin the tires at a stoplight? want to know how to peel out? this will teach you how to.

You have bought your first motorized scooter and are enjoying zipping around town on it, but now that you're familiar with how it rides, you want to learn a little more about it. You'd like to...

A hybrid is a car that has a highly efficient gas-powered engine, but it also has an electrical motor and a large battery which are also used to power the car.

The Toyota Prius Hybrid is one of the most fuel efficient vehicles on the market, but that doesn't mean owners of the car aren't looking for ways to improve their mileage. The Prius' hybrid...

Fuel economy is a major complaint against heavy-duty pickups and SUVs. The Dodge Dakota V6 is a sturdy mid-sized workhorse, but with the Dakota's 15 miles per gallon in the city and 19 miles per...

The LP gas system is the gas used for cooking, to run your refrigerator, and any other appliances that use LP gas. So today in this tutorial, I will teach you how easy it is to maintain this...

After purchasing a hybrid car or a hybrid SUV, many drivers are disappointed that they aren't getting the gas mileage they thought they would. Fortunately, there are easy ways to increase your...

Hybrid autos combine gas and electric power to get something more efficient than gas alone, and more convenient than electric. The gas engine in a hybrid car works in a different manner than the...

To access the motor, clutch, and many other parts on Kawasaki Ninja motorcycles, you must first remove the gas tank. So, it is important to know how to effectively do this. The process is quite...

Increasing gas mileage on a motorcycle involves riding at reasonable speeds, getting regular tune-ups and checking the oil often. Maintain a motorcycle to get the best mileage out of it with...

Let's face it; the Nissan Xterra can be a gas-hog under the best of circumstances. If you own an Xterra with four-wheel drive and go off-road frequently, your mileage is probably worse than...

Hybrid cars have been available in the United States since the late 1990s. The Earth-friendly vehicles run on gasoline and electricity. They're becoming more popular, thanks to high gas prices and...

A hybrid car is a vehicle that has two or more power sources, making it more efficient. The most common hybrids run on gas and electricity.