Have you ever seen an O/D light pop up on your dashboard and wondered what it’s all about? Well. O/D is an abbreviation for overdrive. This is a feature in many automatic transmission vehicles and is designed to improve fuel consumption when cruising at high speeds. How Does O/D Work? Once the transmission detects that
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Virtually all modern vehicles come with some form of traction control and stability control system that helps prevent vehicles from losing traction and spinning off when driving under tricky conditions. While many manufacturers just make do with traction control and active brakeforce distribution, GM goes a step further with a system labeled StabiliTrak. What is
The GMC Sierra is a very reliable and resilient work and play truck. Though not as popular as the people’s favorite Ford F150, the Sierra 1500 and Sierra 2500HD consistently feature in the top five positions across different ranking categories. You shouldn’t expect any major problems when buying it new or going for a cheaper
First, it was automatic gearboxes, the dusk-sensing headlights. And now, rain-sensing wipers. Automakers seem to be automating as many mundane tasks as possible, letting the driver focus on higher-level tasks and enjoying the drive. Just like dusk-sensing lights, rain-sensing wipers detect moisture on the windshield and turn it on by themselves. They can even modify
The rear differential distributes torque to the rear wheels in all-wheel or four-wheel drive trains. Regardless of whether you have a traditional solid axle rear diff or a hybrid with CV joints driving the wheels, noise from the rear end is always bad news. Diagnosing clunking or whining noise with vibrations from the rear of
Initially, the Ford Ranger was the top trim package of the 1967 F-Series pickup. But it became its line from 1982 to replace the F-100 and Courier as Ford’s compact truck model until its hiatus in 2011. Ford then revived the Ranger as a mid-sized pickup truck in 2018. Despite its production break, the Ford
Even though diesel engines are more efficient, they are notorious for releasing more noxious waste to the environment than gasoline-powered ICEs.Manufacturers have made many efforts to reduce emissions and make engines run cleaner. One important invention is the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system. While common in diesel engines, its efficiency has seen it touch base
Being one of the top luxury cars in the world, it is easy to assume that maintaining the car will cost you an arm and a leg. And while there is some truth to it, some aspects cost much less than you may think. For instance, the cost of an oil change for a Lamborghini
Even though Mercedes had trouble making the first-ever Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) on their 300D regenerate, they implemented an idea that is now a mainstay in modern diesel vehicles. They’re now a must-have if you want your diesel engine to hit current emissions regulations. Even though DPFs are now more effective and resilient than they
Your oil pressure gauge or warning light is there for a reason. It helps you infer how well lubricated your engine is. For the oil to move around the engine successfully, it has to build up the correct pressure. If the pressure is too low, chances are oil isn’t traveling through all the channels and