How You Can Replace The Gasket On The Transmission Pan On Your 2000-06 Chevy Suburban SUV

Posted on: 16 September 2016

Leaks can form in the gasket around the transmission pan and the loss of transmission fluid can severely damage your transmission parts. You need to replace the gasket around the pan as soon as possible. This is a job a mechanically-inclined car owner can do by themselves in an afternoon. If the gasket is leaking around the transmission pan, here is how you can replace it. Raise Vehicle You will need to crawl under the center of the car to reach the transmission pan.
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Got More Than One Truck That Needs Repairs? How Piggyback Towing Works

Posted on: 14 September 2016

When you have several heavy-duty trucks that all need repairs, you may be dreading the heavy-duty towing fees that will come with getting your trucks into the repair shop. However, you may not have to pay all of those separate fees if you request "piggyback" towing. Here is what this unique towing method is, and how it works. Piggyback Towing What happens here is that you have one truck lifted and set on the back of another truck.
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Choose the Best Winter Tires for Your Climate

Posted on: 14 September 2016

If you live in an area with icy roads or frequent winter snowfall, you should consider investing in winter tires. This investment won't just make it easier to drive on slick roads, it will also help keep you safe. The following guide can help you better understand the difference between the three common types of tires used for safe winter driving. All-Season Tires All-season tires are made to work adequately in both summer and winter, but the rubber compounds used in the tires aren't as well equipped during extreme cold.
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Truck Storage Space: Cab Space Or Bed Space?

Posted on: 13 September 2016

If you're looking at new pickup trucks and are trying to decide on a basic type to get, you'll face an interesting choice. As pickups have gotten larger, they've become available in different configurations ranging from a regular one-seat-row cab and fairly long bed to crew cabs with short beds. Choosing one isn't that easy—it's certainly straightforward, but you have to give consideration to the main purpose you have in mind for the truck.
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