A six-speed typically means a manual transmission that has six gears, but both automatic and manual vehicles can have six-speed transmissions. Even if you don’t feel the shifts in an automatic transmission, the car still has gears present, and many automatic transmissions come with six gears as standard. Do all Read more…
A V6 engine has six cylinders, while a V8 engine has eight cylinders. V6 engines typically have better fuel economy than a V8, while V8 engines generally have more power than V6 engines. Are V8 faster than V6? Lastly, V6 engines can provide more stability and better handling than their Read more…
Locate the Dipstick On most models, the dipstick is located on the left side of the engine. The dipstick usually has a yellow or orange circular handle that is clearly visible. When you pull this handle, a long piece of metal will slide out of the engine. Where is the Read more…
With the engine hot, park on level ground and shut off the engine. Wait a couple minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan. Open the hood and find the dipstick on the engine – a metal loop or grip sticking out of the end of a metal Read more…
There are many models, though, that might have earned the reputation as ‘gas guzzlers. ‘ In the past, some models known as gas guzzlers included: Chevrolet Corvette. Ferrari F12. Bentley Flying Spur. Lamborghini Huracan. Dodge Challenger. Aston Martin Vanquish. BMW M5. What SUVs are gas guzzlers? Park These 5 Gas-Guzzling Read more…
In 1975, the 2.0 L (122 cu in) engine in the Ferrari 208 GT4 became the smallest production V8 engine ever produced. The model lineage of mid-engined V8 road cars continues to the 2019–present Ferrari F8 Tributo. Is there a 2 liter V8? A tiny 2-liter V8 that produced 110 Read more…
What Led to the Demise of the Dipstick? Mercedes, BMW, Audi, and some Ford, Cadillac, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Chrysler, and Mazda models, plus others, have eliminated the dipsticks from their vehicles and other manufacturers are going in the same direction with the oil dipstick. Why do new cars not have a Read more…
15.7 gal.. How many gallons does a V6 hold? Fuel & MPG Fuel tank capacity 15.7 gal. Fuel type Regular unleaded How much gas does a V6 take? For most vehicles with a V6 engine, expect a range between 17 MPG and 30 MPG depending if it is driven in Read more…
Steam (often looking like smoke) coming from the front of the vehicle under the hood. The engine temperature gauge in the dashboard or driver console spiking to “H” or moving into the red area of the gauge. Strange smells or odors emanating from the front of the car, particularly near Read more…
Driving your car when it’s overheating can cause serious – and sometimes permanent – damage to your engine, so it’s best to stop driving as soon as possible. Pull over and away from oncoming traffic, then turn off the engine. How long can I drive my car while its overheating? Read more…