12+ hour, 50+ min ago  (877+ words) If you’ve watched YouTube lately, you’ve probably seen claims that switching to thicker oil is the cure for the 3.0L Duramax’s recent problems. It’s an appealing idea because there is a grain of truth behind it. But “thicker is always better…...

18+ hour, 4+ min ago  (567+ words) A recall of 12,592 Ram 1500 for faulty parking and daytime running lights. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The headlight wiring may cause the parking lights and daytime running lights to flicker on and off, or fail. As such,…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (558+ words) The question about hydraulic lifters isn’t new. Diesel owners have watched hydraulic lifter failures become a hot topic in some gasoline engines, leading many to wonder whether a traditional solid lifter design would be more reliable. According to Killian, Cummins…...

3+ day, 52+ min ago  (467+ words) Anyone hoping to buy a new 2027 Ram TRX SRT and immediately flip it for a profit just received some bad news. Ram announced new Ram TRX SRT warranty terms that limit warranty coverage if the original owner sells the truck…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (868+ words) Are turbocharged truck engines less reliable than traditional V8s? It’s one of the most common questions truck buyers ask as automakers replace larger naturally aspirated engines with smaller turbocharged powerplants. Many owners still remember turbocharged engines from decades ago that developed…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago  (748+ words) Patrick Rall has turned a passion for performance vehicles into a career of test driving and reviewing some of the hottest vehicles on- and off-road. While his own racing experience has predominantly been on the quarter mile drag strip, where…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (909+ words) In 2024, Ford brought the fifth generation of the Ranger pickup truck to market. The Ranger is a midsize truck known for its diverse trim package lineup and truck-based roots. Its popularity does not mean it does not have known problems,…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (581+ words) Patrick Rall has turned a passion for performance vehicles into a career of test driving and reviewing some of the hottest vehicles on- and off-road. While his own racing experience has predominantly been on the quarter mile drag strip, where…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (1034+ words) Many diesel owners wonder whether short trips in a diesel truck can lead to expensive emissions or engine problems. That question landed in my inbox this week from Louis, a retired owner of a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 3.0L Duramax whose driving habits…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago  (1002+ words) This 2023 Toyota Tundra owner review covers what it’s really like to own Toyota’s full-size pickup after more than 106,000 miles. From receiving a replacement engine under Toyota’s recall program to everyday reliability, one owner says the experience hasn’t changed his opinion…...