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Can a pickup sensor cause power failure in a car?
Sunday, June 14th, 2020
Automotive Power Failure Due to Pickup Sensor Failure
The sensor housed within a car’s pickup coil is a very important part of a car. As it helps to trigger a signal to the car’s ignition system, the sensor tells the system to fire a spark within the correct order through a current picked up and processed by the vehicle’s ECU or ignition system.
What happens if a pickup sensor fails? Can this result in power failure within a car?
(more…)Can a bad battery make a car already in motion stop moving?
Thursday, June 11th, 2020
Car Battery Driving Impact
A car’s battery exists to provide starting power and buffer electrical demands when the alternator isn’t spinning fast enough to keep up. What happens when the battery dies? Can a dead battery stop your car if you’re driving it?
Yes, a dead battery will cause your vehicle to function progressively worse until it finally grinds to a halt on the side of the road. Whether your battery merely doesn’t have enough power to run the car, or is damaged to the point that it can’t hold a charge, a battery that supplies inadequate power to a vehicle will eventually be unable to power the spark plugs and injectors, which are essential mechanical elements.
What will happen to my car if the battery dies because the alternator has stopped working while I’m driving?
(more…)How do I fix issues with a spray-in bedliner without removing it?
Friday, June 5th, 2020
Spray-In Bed Liner Imperfection Repairs Without Removal
A spray-in bed liner for the bed of your pickup can be difficult to remove. After all, these gizmos are made to be durable and long-lasting. However, a bed liner can become damaged in various ways that warrant repair. How can one repair a spray-in bed liner without removing and replacing it entirely?
(more…)Which 2020 F-150 cab should I choose?
Friday, May 29th, 2020
The 2020 Ford F-150 is one of the most popular vehicles in America. One element that makes it so beloved is just how dang configurable it is. This quintessential pickup comes in so many different configurations that every buyer is able to find the perfect set-up for their own unique needs.
One element that’s offered in a variety of options on the 2020 Ford F-150 is the cab. What are the cab options available for the 2020 F-150, and which cab is right for your needs? Find out with the help of the table and info below!
(more…)What bed lengths are available for the 2020 Ford F-150?
Monday, May 25th, 2020
One of the reasons that the Ford F-150 continues to be just so darn popular is its massive flexibility. America’s favorite pickup can be had with an extensive variety of features and options. Such selection ensures that every driver can find or create the F-150 that perfectly services their unique needs.
One arena in which the 2020 Ford F-150 provides options to its buyers is that of the box size. Various bed lengths are available to enable the driver to achieve the precise balance of size, maneuverability and capability that they’re looking for. What are the box size options for the 2020 Ford F-150?
(more…)Does the 2020 Chevy Equinox have remote start?
Wednesday, May 20th, 2020
2020 Equinox Remote Start Feature Availability
Those looking for a delightful two-row SUV are likely already turning their gaze to the 2020 Chevy Equinox. This excellent two-row SUV has long made us smile with its solid handling, impressive fuel economy, user-friendly infotainment tech, and, of course, perfect predicted reliability rating. For 2020, Chevy has added some new standard driver assistance features, although the diesel powertrain is no longer available.
But even with the accolades, there are some particular features drivers look for. One of these oft-enjoyed amenities is remote start. Does the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox have remote start?
(more…)Will flat towing a vehicle damage it?
Monday, May 11th, 2020
Safety of Dinghy Towing
Flat towing, also called dinghy towing or four-wheels-down towing, refers to the practice of pulling one vehicle behind another, with all four wheels of the towed vehicle being in contact with the ground. The most common implementation of this is when a vehicle is towed behind an RV, which tends to have the power to pull such a move off.
But flat towing gets a variety of reactions in the automotive world, with some saying it’s fine and others insisting it will cause damage to your towed vehicle. Is flat towing safe?
(more…)What is a spray-on bedliner?
Tuesday, May 5th, 2020
Pickup Truck Spray-in Bedliner FAQs
If you’re looking to buy, or have bought, a new truck, you may have heard talk of something called a “bedliner.” This seems straightforward enough, but then another phrase gets thrown into the mix that just may blow the unsuspecting trucker’s mind: “spray-in bedliner.” Just what is a spray-in bedliner?
(more…)How to program Ford F-150 garage door opener?
Wednesday, April 29th, 2020
Setting Up Homelink® Garage Door Opener in a Ford F-150
There are two types of garage door openers: rolling code and fixed code. We’ve laid out a step-by-step guide for both types of openers.
Here’s how to program your Ford F-150 garage door opener.
(more…)Can You Get In Trouble for Hanging Outside the Car Window?
Tuesday, March 31st, 2020
Is It Illegal to Stick Your Head Out of a Car Window?
We’ve all seen it. Dogs living their best life, sticking their head out of the window as their tongue flies away in the breeze. You may have even seen kids do this, or may have done this when you were a child as well.
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