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What is Magnetic Ride Control?

Magnetic Ride Control, trademarked and frequently referred to as MagneRide, is an electronic suspension system developed by Delphi. It was first available on the 2002 Cadillac Seville STS, and soon made its way to other General Motors vehicles, making its mainstream debut on 2015 and newer Chevy and GMC full-size pickups and SUVs. The system…

Electric power steering rack for vehicle, detailed mechanical components

How to Find the Right Electric Power Steering Rack

Electric power steering (EPS) solves a lot of problems in modern cars. Replacing the old hydraulic system removes the steering pump, power steering lines and fluid; that’s one less thing to leak down the road. Fewer parts means it takes up less space, so it’s easier for the manufacturers to package everything under the hood.…

Maroon Ford pickup truck parked in a lot with trees and a white truck

Ford 6.0 Powerstroke Diesel Fuel Injectors and FICMs

The Ford 6.0L PowerStroke diesel engine is a little controversial; it’s objectively more capable than the 7.3L it replaced, but a few reliability issues have tainted its reputation. The 6.0 is originally derived from the International/Navistar VT365, with a few changes made to repackage it into a pickup and make sure it met newer emissions…

T3/T4 turbocharger with wastegate actuator, silver housing

What is a T3/T4 Turbo?

The T3/4 is a common hybrid turbocharger for custom, high-performance applications. There are different turbine/compressor wheel and bearing options available, but the one thing they have in common is the use of a Garrett T3 exhaust housing, and a larger T4/T04 compressor housing. The smaller exhaust housing (hot side) retains the responsiveness of a small…

Hyundai Sonata, Santa Fe, Kia Optima AC compressor for 1999-2006 models

Replacement AC Clutch vs AC Compressor

BuyAutoParts has a quality replacement AC compressor and clutch assembly for nearly every vehicle on the road. We frequently get questions asking about ordering just the compressor or A/C clutch on their own, because only one of them was diagnosed as needing replacement. The entire auto repair industry is moving away from that practice for…

Silver Chevrolet Suburban with Autoride shocks, outdoors

How to Replace Your Autoride Shocks the Right Way

Suspension Tips

The Autoride suspension available on most full-size 2000-2014 General Motors Full-Size SUVs (RPO Code Z55) is a complex, and often misunderstood system. Autoride was available on most Chevy Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon (including XL and Denali), Cadillac Escalade (including ESV and EXT) and Chevy Avalanche. There are two separate aspects to it; air suspension,…

Bosch VP44 diesel injection pump, essential for Dodge Ram Cummins 24v identification

How to Identify the Bosch VP44 Diesel Injection Pump in your Dodge Ram Cummins 24v

The Dodge Ram Cummins is the main reason that diesel pickups are so popular today. The first Ram Cummins was released for the 1989 model year, technically before the D/W pickups were even called the Ram. The Cummins 6BT engine in the Ram was miles ahead of the Detroit Diesel 6.2 in the GM pickups…

Detailed view of a complex, polished V8 engine, showcasing its intricate components and metallic finish.

How to Identify Your Duramax Diesel Engine Code

For the 2001 model year, General Motors finally replaced the Detroit Diesel 6.2L and 6.5L turbodiesel V8’s they had been using for 20 years, with a new 6.6L V8 developed in-house with Isuzu’s heavy truck division. The new engine was much more powerful than before, being developed from the beginning for turbocharging, and using Bosch…

Denso vs Delphi AC compressors for Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra: note bolt holes

Need a new AC compressor for your 1999-2002 Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra? Read this first!

On 7th-generation (GMT800 chassis, 1999-2006) GM full-size pickup trucks, the AC system is a common failure point. In particular, if your truck is a 1999-2002 model with a gas V8, there are two different versions of the compressor; one made by Denso, and one made by Delphi. If you do not double-check which version you…

Red 2001-2007 Dodge Grand Caravan minivan parked outdoors

2001-2007 Dodge or Chrysler Voyager, Grand Caravan, or Town and Country A/C Compressor Failure

Fall has finally arrived across much of the country which means cooler temperatures and a reprieve from the sweltering summer heat. But even if you don't need to keep cool, a properly working air conditioning system is very important for your driving comfort while commuting or on a road trip this fall and winter. Beyond…