Pulling a trailer regardless of its type or size means that you need to handle a whole different thing. There will be a requirement for doing quick movements, starting your vehicle during a jack-rabbit situation, and making stops at the last minute. You need to mind the trailer to keep the trouble from happening. In majority of cases, that kind of weight has the capability to push you where you need to go. Since there are powerful pickup trucks of…
An air conditioning unit is a great asset to any recreational vehicle. You will understand that if you are a full-time RVer or love to spend time on the road frequently. But just like any other electronic devices and home appliances, this machine also shows many problems and needs regular maintenance. RV air conditioner turns on and off repeatedly is one of those pestering issues that need immediate attention. However, fixing this issue at home is possible given that you have…
HiAce is one of Toyota’s most popular and enduring models. Ever since its initial release in the 1960s in Japan, HiAce has proved to be worthy of its name, which means ‘high-performance hard worker’. Over the years, the HiAce has been available in different body styles, including passenger and cargo vans, before eventually becoming the streamlined van it is today, equally reliable in the transportation of cargo as well as in that of goods. The HiAce Thanks to its reliable…
The Terios is a smaller scaled SUV produced by Japanese auto maker Daihatsu and initially bared in 1997. The engine of the vehicle is an adapted Charade 1.3L 660cc unit with stable 4-wheel drive or 2-wheel drive individually. It features a five speed manual gear mechanism or a 4-speed automatic gear mechanism. The second phase Daihatsu Terios was manufactured by both Daihatsu and Toyota. In 2000, Daihatsu altered the look of the Terios. The exterior as well as the interior…
You may think that there is a serious problem with a used car imported from Japan because of the low mileage on the engine or you may think that the salesperson is trying to scam you out of your money. The truth is that cars in Japan are known for having low mileage and are put out of service after only 4 or 5 years. The reason for this is the Shaken Law which governs the use of vehicles in…
Any type of fluid leaking from a car can cause a lot of panic for its owner and it’s generally thought of as a bad sign. Unfortunately, in most cases it is. If you noticed that your car is recently leaking a red or pink fluid it is generally a good idea to figure out what is wrong with your car. A red or pink liquid that’s leaking from your car can usually mean only three things: it can be…
What is overdrive? An overdrive is when the output speed is faster than the input speed. In contrast to reduction, itfs basically an increase in speed. In this kind of transmission, two things are accomplished. This is in connection to how torque converters function in reference to lockup torque converters. There are some cars with a special mechanism where the torque converter is locked up to improve the efficiency. The purpose of this is to have the engine go straight…