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by BSM Staff on February 11, 2015

Cummins Inc. Fires Up The Founders Personal 1936 Cummins Cadillac, And It’s Glorious

The kind people over at Cummins Inc. have delivered. They did us all a favor and fired up Clessie Cummins, the founder of Cummins Inc., 1936 Cummins powered personal Cadillac. (video at bottom) He was an entrepreneur who improved on existing diesel engines, created new diesel engine designs, was awarded 33 United States patents for […]

How Do I Figure Out What Transmission Is In My Truck Today?

What transmission is in my truck? If you are asking this question, you might be wondering whether your truck has a manual or automatic transmission. However, some vehicles have other types of transmission. It’s an important question to consider if you need to buy spare parts or would like to compare different vehicles before buying […]

Best All Season Truck Tires

All-season tires are a versatile option. These tires are suitable for wet and dry roads, and you can use them to drive in mild winter conditions. All-season tires are a popular option among truck owners because they are performing and affordable. Unless you live in an area with extreme winter weather, all-season tires are the […]

How to Stop Rust on a Truck

Rust is more than an unsightly problem on your truck. It can spread and cause serious damage to the body and frame of your vehicle. It’s possible to get rid of rust spot and protect your truck from further corrosion if you use the right products and techniques. Here is what you need to know […]

How To Jack Up A Truck Effortlessly

Having faced some issues with my truck and spending hundreds of dollars on repairs, I was interested to know what it took to jack up a truck. I did some research, and below is everything I found out.How can you jack up a truck effortlessly? You need to identify the lift points and support locations […]

What Are The Best Truck Seat Covers?

Keeping your ride looking its best means you have to take care of the seats. We’ve got a list of the best truck seat covers, how to care for them, and what the best materials are.Comparison TableBrandRatingMaterialStain ResistanceUV ProtectionCalTrend Microsuede4 out of 5MicrosuedeYesNoCoverKing Suede3 out of 5SuedeYesNoNeo-Sport Neoprene4 out of 5NeopreneYesYesCoverCraft Neoprene4 out of 5NeopreneYes, […]