Krista Darling

Your vehicle’s battery is quite literally its lifeline. The engine relies on the battery to wake up the alternator and bring the electrical system to life. Subaru owners have been noticing their batteries dying more and more, asking the question of why is this happening? If you’ve asked yourself this question, you’re in the right …

When you think of a Subaru, you undoubtedly think of outdoor adventure. Subarus are one of the top long-lasting vehicles on the road and off road. As newer versions are released and SUVs and cross-overs become more popular, it begs the question of will the Subaru Outback finally come out with a 3rd row seat? …

Diesel truck owners all know the Cummins brand and its high-ranking features. When you begin your journey into the truck world and are eyeing a Cummins, you might get stuck on which truck it can go in. Are they available for all diesel, or do you have to pick between a Chevy and Ram? We’ve …

Glow plugs are the heating aids found in diesel engines. Since Cummins engines are in a league of their own, do their 5.9L and 6.7L engines have glow plugs? We’ve popped the hood, pointed our flashlight, and did the research for you. Cummins engines do not have glow plugs. Instead of glow plugs, Cummins engines …

As you’ve heard before, cleaning out the black tank on an RV is no one’s favorite job, but one of the most important. What happens when your tank flush isn’t working though? What aspects of the tank do you need to troubleshoot? We’ve done the dirty work for you to find out. Most of your …

Catalytic converters are a hot topic right now with how much theft is involved around them. Serial numbers are a helpful tool to track stolen items back to their owners. If you’re unsure whether or not your converter has a serial number to track it back to your car, no worries, we’ve looked into it …

Cummins engines are one of the most popular engines added to diesel pick-up trucks. If you’re considering buying a new or used truck with a Cummins engine, it’s important to ask how long the engine is expected to last. We’ve gone through forums and the Cummins website to find out for you. The Cummins brand …

Cummins is a household name for diesel truck owners and big rig drivers. With the increasing speed of technology and new builds, buyers start to wonder what’s included in their engines. Take into consideration blow-off valves, will Cummins be adding them to their engines? We’ve looked at the guts of the engine for you to …

With how many computers are in modern cars, it might be difficult to pinpoint what’s wrong when the performance starts lacking. For example, what about the car’s ECU (electric control unit)? How long should it be lasting? We’ve already done the research for you to find out. Your car’s ECU’s (electric control unit) main job …

You feel your car running hot and notice a sweet smell. These could be signs of your coolant, also known as antifreeze, leaking, and now you’re wondering what to do before further damage happens. We’ve taken a look into what to do for you and found the answer.  If you smell a sweet and strange …

Chances are you’re looking to move into a bigger vehicle and eyeing the Hyundai Palisade. Since you’re at it, why not see if it comes with leather seats. Instead of you looking for hours on the Hyundai site, we’ve done all the research for you on which trim levels have leather seats. Except for the …

Cruising in your pickup truck means all the windows down, so why not let some sun in too? A sunroof can be a great feature, but which pickup trucks have them? We’ve taken the time to research current truck models to find out for you! The term sunroof is often interchangeable with the term moonroof, …

Do you regularly check your Hemi engine’s dipstick and it seems oil is depleting too quickly? That could be a big sign of your Hemi Engine burning oil. We’ve done the research for you and found a handful of reasons why your engine isn’t running at top standard.  White or blue smoke is a tell-tale …

Buying a used car or even inheriting a used car can come with a lot of unknowns. How do you know what options the car was built with or its general life history? We’ve taken a look into how to find out what options your car was ordered with and found the answer for you. …

Big families and oversized equipment require a vehicle to fit it all. The new 2021 Hyundai Palisade is designed for space, but does that make it a full-size SUV? We’ve compared other car manufacturers with the Hyundai Palisade to find out for you. Compared to a standard SUV, a full-size SUV stands out with its …

Front-wheel drive means the front tires pull the vehicle. While it is a standard feature in cars and crossovers, what about in trucks? We’ve gone through the works of finding out which trucks offer front-wheel drive for you! There is a limited number of trucks manufactured with front-wheel drive (FWD), but there are options out …

Color options have come a long way in the automotive world. One of the newest and growing vehicles on the road is the 2021 Ford Explorer. Offering more colors than ever, Ford has a large selection for 2021 models. We’ve researched the Ford Explorers color features to start your car search off right.  Offered in …

An older vehicle engine can require a bit more time and elbow grease. A beneficial option to keep your engine running at top performance is oil additives. If your car has made it this far, why not keep it running for longer? We’ve gone deep into oil additives and researched which will work best for …

Diesel vehicles are compression-ignited systems instead of spark-ignited like gasoline vehicles are. You may find yourself wondering how these vehicles receive enough power to move around so much weight. The majority of diesel owners consider the question of whether propane injections are worth the trouble. We’ve dug deep through forums and diesel truck sites for …