The 6.4 Powerstroke engine, which Ford introduced in 2008, presented some great features that surpassed that of its competitors. However, it didn’t last long due to the myriad of issues that came with it. The worst 6.4 Powerstroke year to avoid is 2008. Although the engines were only produced for three years, they all had …
The Powerstroke engine is a workhorse, and if you own a 6.7L (1.77 gallons) Powerstroke, you know how reliable and durable it can be. Unfortunately, like any other major automotive component, the Powerstroke engine is also prone to issues. If you have a P20BA error code on your 6.7 Powerstroke, what does it mean, and …
Deere & Company manufactures agricultural equipment, diesel engines, forest machinery, and other industrial products. For use in its hydraulic machinery, the company manufactures its own hydraulic oil, called Hy-Gard, which maintains a good reputation for transferring power and keeping moving parts lubricated. That said, do owners of John Deere hydraulic systems have to use Hy-Gard? …
In theory, error codes associated with Powerstroke engines should make it easy to diagnose a problem quickly. In practice, these problems could have multiple causes, making it more difficult to know what’s wrong with your engine. Such is the case with P132B Code on 6.7 Powerstroke engines: What does it mean, and how can you …
Volkswagen is known for reliability and longevity, as are the company’s TDI engines. However, there’s a group of TDI VWs that you need to know about before choosing which one is right for you. The 6 Volkswagen TDI years to avoid include 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012. All of these years produced far …
When it comes to motor oil, two of your options are 5W-30 and 0W-20. If you’re here, you’re probably wondering if you should replace 0W-20 with 5W-30. After all, 5 is higher than 0, right? You can use 5W-30 instead of 0W-20 in most cases. Generally, 0W-20 is more suitable for colder climates, while 5W-30 …
The 6.7L Powerstroke engine from Ford is one of its more reliable engines. It lags behind compared to some competitor options but is far more durable than its predecessors – the 6.0L and 6.4L Powerstroke engines. Furthermore, Ford has steadily improved the 6.7L Powerstroke since its debut in 2011, with each new engine iteration proving …
Despite lacking the history of traditional supercar manufacturers like Ferrari and Lamborghini, Koenigsegg, a Swedish company founded by Christian von Koenigsegg, has carved out its place among supercar and hypercar royalty. Constantly looking to push the supercar boundaries, Koenigsegg is often ahead of the game and arguably makes better vehicles than the more-established heavyweights. There …
What do you do exactly when you’ve already replaced the camshaft sensor but error codes still show up? The replacement should’ve solved all problems, but here you have your vehicle telling you there are new ones. How do you move forward? Can it still be fixed? An error code still appears even after replacing the …
Fuel pumps deliver a steady supply of fuel to keep your engine alive. A weak or failing fuel pump can ruin the performance of your truck by crippling acceleration and stalling your car. Fortunately, telling if your fuel pump is failing is easy if you have a keen eye and ear. Symptoms to detect a …
