A pickup usually comes in handy when you are shifting home or you want to move a lot of merchandise from one place to another. Owning a cheap pickup has its own advantages. Need for Truck There are times when you just need a pickup. Having a cheap pickup in your garage will definitely come […]

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A few of the trucks available on the market today are cheaper to own than some of the smaller, compact cars. Even if they have a lower fuel economy rating, in terms of the overall costs incurred, they are frequently cheaper. According to a report by Edmunds.com, owning a 2011 Honda Ridgeline, a large, light-duty […]

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The Vortec line of engines, I4, I5, I6, V6, and three V8 versions, were introduced by General Motors in the mid-90s. When you speak about Vortec engines, mainly it is about the 5.0L/5.7L engines based on the original 1955 Small-Block Chevy V8. The redesigned cylinder heads of a Vortec engine provides for improved combustion efficiency. […]

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If you hearing rattling or hammering sounds from your used truck’s engine, get it looked at immediately. There are several issues that can cause a truck engine to make hammering or knocking sounds. Generally, engine knocking be traced to an abnormal ignition. What happens is, when you turn the keys, the carburetor mixes fuel and […]

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If you are hearing metallic screeching sounds in your truck, it is something that you won’t want to simply ignore. Often we don’t know where these sounds are coming from unless we are outside the truck and observing. Here is some more information on sounds your truck can make and why they may occur. Clunking: There […]

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Knocking is not a good sign for your gasoline engine. It can cause power loss, unusual noises, and even damage to the cylinders in extreme cases. Tim’s Truck Capital has some tips on how to prevent engine knocking. Avoid using low octane fuel: If your vehicles has a high compression engine, low octane fuels are […]

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