Author Archive for Tim Esterdahl
Associate Editor Tim Esterdahl is a married father of three who enjoys all things automotive including wrenching on his collection of old pickups. He also plays an absurd amount of golf. Like really absurd.
2013 Hemi Ram 1500 To Get 25mpg?
A re-engineered Dodge Ram, in showrooms in the third quarter, is expected to feature a host of fuel-saving features that could mean it might be able to achieve 25mpg. Or will it?
It looks like a new Ram 1500 could get 25mpg. Albeit, in a regular cab, V6 configuration.
Toyota Adds More U.S. Technical Jobs Mostly in Michigan
Toyota Motor Corporation recently announced that it plans to hire 250 engineers, researchers and scientists in the next five years as it works to expand and enhance its North American technical center. This new announcement is just part of a growing trend of Toyota increasing the number of U.S. jobs.
Toyota recently announced it will be adding 250 technical jobs in the U.S. as it expands its U.S. operations.
Compressed Natural Gas – The Future of Full-size Truck Engines?
Lately there seems to be a lot of talk about Compressed Natural Gas trucks and conversion kits. This trend, plus the absurdly rising gas prices, has us wondering is CNG a viable bi-fuel source for full-size trucks?
While the facts differ at times, here is the most recent reliable information we have found.
What's the deal with CNG, is it the future of full-size truck engines or is it only for commercial and Government fleets?
CNG Powered Ford F-250 Tackles Moab
In a sign of things to come (maybe), Venchurs Vehicle System showed off a bifuel Ford F-250 Park Ranger pickup at the Easter Jeep Safari held at Moab, Utah. Does this compressed natural gas powered truck pave the way for more consumer pickups to follow suit or is CNG still limited by horsepower issues?
A CNG Powered Ford F-250 modified by Venchurs Vehicle System showed off its skills at the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. Could other CNG powered trucks be on the horizon? Photo Credit Jake Lingeman.
Toyota Tundra Radiator and Horn Mounts Cracking – TSB
Toyota has released a Technical Service Bulletin for a condition where cracking develops around the horn and/or radiator mounting brackets in 2007-2012 Tundra vehicles.
The repair areas for the radiator and horn mounts technical service bulletin.
