How to Kill It Before It Kills Your Motor Your Chevy or GMC came with a fuel-saving feature you never asked for. It's called AFM: Active Fuel Management (older trucks call it DOD, Displacement on Demand), and on a whole lot of 5.3L and 6.2L V8s, it's the single most common reason we see engines come…
Nobody buys a $70,000 truck expecting to pull the engine before it's even broken in. But that's exactly what we're seeing more and more on 2019–2024 Ram 2500 and 3500s with the 6.7L Cummins. And the worst part? By the time most owners realize something's wrong, the expensive damage is already done. …
Warmer weather changes the way you drive. Road trips get longer, traffic gets heavier, and the family vehicle works harder than it does at any other point in the year. When the temperature climbs and the schedule fills up, the last thing you want is a brake problem slowing you down. A vehicle that stops…
As the weather warms up and spring driving picks up, it is the perfect time to reset your vehicle’s engine care routine, starting with an oil change. After a long winter of cold starts, short trips, and fluctuating temperatures, your engine oil has likely taken a hit. Many drivers wait until a warning…
Winter driving conditions can be tough on your vehicle. Between freezing temperatures, road salt, and icy conditions, your car works harder during the winter months than almost any other time of year. March is the perfect time to check a few key systems to make sure your vehicle stays reliable and safe…
