Cars, Trucks & Autos

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....

Finding the correct tires for your truck can be done! It can also be done without breaking the bank if you follow a few simple rules.

If you are getting ready to replace the tires on your truck, it is very important that you purchase the right size tires to replace the old ones. You have to be sure that the size of the tires is...

Pentane is a compound that is mixed with fuels and used as a blowing agent for polystyrene applications. It is extremely flammable, and the main pentane hazard comes from when it has been combined...

Winches are a must for any off-road enthusiasts. Whether the winch is for occasional use recovery or for heavy duty off-road jams, it can prove to be an essential component of your truck. All...

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,...

Commercial truck VIN numbers are used to assist you in learning a vehicle's detailed history, such as the number of owners, title changes, and wreck or damage history. This is a strong asset to...

Wiring up all the lights in your truck canopy will allow you to easily see around your truck bed in low-light conditions. The simplest way to achieve this is to wire the dome light directly to...

There aren't too many people who enjoy moving, because it's a great deal of work and hassle to get your items packed. Then you have to load all your stuff and unload it again. One difficult...

Tractor trailer trucks use air brake systems. Without the proper operation of the air braking system, the truck will be dangerous to drive and difficult to stop. Proper troubleshooting of the air...

When it's time to move, there are so many details. From packing boxes, to finding a new place, it can be exhausting. Renting a truck, though, can be simple. Being organized can make picking up the...

If you travel off-road, through extreme weather, or work in remote locations, a winch can very well pay for itself in no time. There are several ways to mount a winch on a truck or SUV, but...

Trailers make very convenient utility vehicles, because you can load anything you want on them without having to dirty your tow vehicle or worry about denting anything. Problem is, trailers aren't...

If you are in the process of moving, and rented or own a car carrier, there are some important tips you need to know before towing your car behind the rental truck. Failing to heed the advice or...

The mini truck is a popular vehicle to modify for many different reasons. For one, they're cheap to purchase. They're also easy to find parts for them. But the best reason is that they're easy to...

Lumber racks are useful for most drivers of trucks, and come in a variety of styles and types. Lumber racks are designed to fit on the back of the truck, most often fitting over the majority of...

A commercial vehicle is used by businesses to transport goods or passengers and must be licensed by municipal or state agencies to operate on road and highways. Commercial vehicles include the...

Truck drivers going across an icy road often find it becomes difficult to accelerate and brake due to reduced traction caused by the ice. Thus safety experts produced the truck snow chain to help...

The truck has grown throughout history to be a symbol of work and utility. It is the bed of the truck that makes it such an important feature in construction and utility industries; this design...

Loading cargo onto a truck is a little bit of an art form. It's a bit like when you were a kid, working with blocks; do the job right, and everything stacks tightly together. Do it wrong, and it...

Ford trucks are a very popular and easy truck to customize. There are thousands of accessories and after market options and upgrades to choose from when you decide it's time to customize your Ford...

Cleaning a truck wheel can be more complicated than cleaning regular car wheels because so much of debris and brake dust accumulate on such large wheels. Sometimes, the only way to get the wheel...

Converting your Dodge Ram 3500 to a flatbed can be cost-effective and not very frustrating to do youself. Installing the flatbed yourself will save hundreds on the labor alone. Once you have...

Trucks owners have several types of bed covers to choose from, including hard covers and soft, roll-up varieties. Some are easy to install, and others require drilling holes in the vehicle. The...

When you are ready to move to a new home or apartment, renting a U-Haul truck could make your move a lot easier. You will have a variety of sizes to choose and different prices. They also have a...

According to 1957chevyforsale.com, General Motors' 1957 Chevy pickup has sold better than any other year's model. You can purchase some '57 pickups restored---with the price tag to boot---while...

A GMC truck can be customized at any point during the purchase experience at the local dealership, online and after you purchase your GMC truck. No matter what the age of your GMC truck, there are...

Cummins is one of the world's major diesel engine manufacturers, and its products are used for boats, trucks and power generation. The Cummins 6BT gained fame as the first "truck" diesel engine to...

Camper shells go over the top of a pickup truck's bed and are good for camping or protecting cargo. They also make a truck look more like a sport utility vehicle.

The Jacobs Engine Brake, or Jake Brake, is an add-on engine-braking system for tractor-trailers. Jacobs Company sells the compression-release engine brake, which reduces the need for using regular...

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are nearly 4 million motorcycles on the road in the United States. If one of them is yours, and you're headed to the track or...

Ford offers several models of trucks to consumers, from the Ford Ranger to the F-450. Ford trucks are designed for towing, and, depending on the type of Ford truck and the cab style, the maximum...

There are many different ways to go camping, and one popular way is to use what is called a truck camper. Truck campers are common items. They are pick-up trucks with a camper mounted on the back....

Post-1980 Ford trucks can be identified by the Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, that consists of a 17-letter/number sequence. Ford trucks produced from 1973-1980 can be identified with an...

Replacing tires on your truck is maintenance that should not be overlooked. Buying new tires can help your truck perform better, or give you different ways to use your truck. You could buy...

Getting back to nature is a fun way to spend time with family, and a camping trip is an inexpensive way to take a vacation. A camper, or RV, allows you to take your accommodations with you, no...

So many pickup truck beds are open to the elements. Materials, provisions, sports equipment, furniture, and any number of other things left in an open truck bed are at the mercy of two treacherous...

The sport utility vehicle, or SUV, is a truck-based passenger vehicle that can seat five to nine passengers. The SUV's roots can be traced to the pre-World War II-era Chevrolet Suburban but has...

A pickup truck is a motor vehicle that has a rear cargo bed with an open top. It is usually bigger than most cars, and has a reputation for being the ideal vehicle for blue-collar laborers. The...

The 2008 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson pickup truck is the 10th special edition truck stemming from the collaboration between Ford and the motorcycle maker. Over the years, the Harley-Davidson...

There are several ways to protect your pick up truck bed. They include spray on truck liners, custom fit bed liners and other homemade remedies. What you want to protect the bed from is rust,...

Today's pickup trucks are often called upon to be both workhorse and show vehicle. They haul a wide variety of materials including landscaping supplies, sports equipment, construction materials,...

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...

A trailer can increase your Dodge Dakota Quad Cab's ability to haul heavy loads, but you should always pay close attention to GVW or gross vehicle weight rating, and tongue weight. Both the truck...

Truck bed covers, also known as Tonneau covers, are popular because they protect the bed from the elements. The also streamline the truck to help give it better gas mileage. However, some of these...

Chevy, along with its sister brand GMC, produces more pickup trucks than any other manufacturer in the world, including Ford. The Chevrolet Silverado remains a favorite amongst diehard Chevy fans,...

Spray-on truck bed liners make it easy for truck owners to protect their investment. Spray-on liners can be applied by professionals or by the truck owner with a variety of do-it-yourself kits....

The semi truck, simply referred to as a "semi" but also identified as a "tractor-trailer" or "big rig," hauls goods either locally or cross-country. The semi can pull many types of trailers,...

In the world of automobiles, the transmission converts the energy produced by your car's engine into torque, which is transmitted through the axle to the drive wheels. A powerful transmission...

From hauling horses across the state to carrying a riding lawn mower across town to do some yard work, a trailer comes in handy when you need to move objects too big to fit into a car or truck....