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We cover the U.S. pickup truck and SUV market bringing you fun reviews, interesting tidbits and real consumer concerns about these vehicles.

Tim Esterdahl

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    EPA to Blame? Thinner 0W8, 0W12 Oils Replacing 0W20 to Improve Reliability

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 20:07


    Can you believe this? There's a new, lighter-weight oil on the market replacing the 0W20 on the market and it is going to improve engine reliability. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Electrified 2026 Toyota RAV4 Causes Petition to Reverse the Mistake!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 14:32


    The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is now electrified and this has caused the creation of a misguided petition to reverse this decision. In this video, Publisher Tim Esterdahl covers that news and more.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Massive 443k Toyota Tundra Recall, Ramcharger Delayed, Keep Alarm System Surprise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 14:53


    This week's truck news recap includes a massive 443k Toyota Tundra recall, the Ramcharger and Ram REV delayed and a few surprise hits on the YouTube channel.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Ford Kentucky Plant Tour Reveals Ford Quality Improving, Work To Be Done

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 19:40


    We recently had a chance to tour the Ford Kentucky Plant and learned a lot about how they are building the 2025 Ford Expedition. Also, we learned a lot about how Ford quality is improving although they still have some issues.Support the show

    Consumer Reports Least Reliable 2025 Full-Size Trucks, Recalls, Engines Failed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 27:04


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about a list he pulled together. This Consumer Reports least reliable 2025 full-size trucks list could surprise you. He also wraps up what else happened this week.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Million Mile Toyota Tundra x2? What Questions Should I Ask Him Before Interview?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 16:13


    My friend Vic Shepherd has done it again! The only guy I know who has driven a million miles twice with the same brand and type of truck. Just crazy.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Surprising Reason Military Diesel Engines Have No Emissions and Some Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 16:00


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl explains the reason behind why the Military diesel engines have no emissions and why some do. He also covers other topics as well as gives more insight into the China export ban.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Convicted Diesel Delete Tuners Signed Cali Sale Decrees? What?! Million Mile Tundra

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 21:07


    In this week's truck news recap, we got TONS of news for you including some great work from our friend Caleb Jacobs who killed it over at the Drive. He covered news from convicted diesel delete tuners, a lost 4.5L GM diesel and then Publisher Tim Esterdahl talks about truck nuts, a million mile Tundra again, yeah, again and a whole lot more!Convicted diesel story: https://www.thedrive.com/news/theres-a-federal-committee-push-to-lighten-penalties-for-convicted-diesel-tunersCheck out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Automakers Response to Tariffs - Ford Pricing Trick? GM Production Boom?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 12:18


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl breaks down the latest news from the Trump Tariffs and shares what really happened with the automakers response to them. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Automakers Warned Against Raising Prices After Tariffs Take Effect, Insurance Rates Could Climb Too

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 11:43


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing the latest news of automakers being warned against raising prices after tariffs take effect. He also discusses other prices increases that could be coming for insurance rates as well.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Top Trucks and SUVs that Hold Their Value the Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 64:38


    In this Livestream, we are talking about a recent iSeeCars.com study on the top trucks and SUVs for resale value.Make sure to check out Consumer Guide Automotive at: https://consumerguide.com/Support the show

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    Diesel Engine Emissions Equipment Reliability Much Better? Longer Warranty

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 22:29


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about diesel engine emissions equipment reliability and if it has improved. He also talks about other topics that happened during the week.Ford Diesel Engineer Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aP36lSQokAAVAPOW Jump Starter Link: https://amzn.to/4iLTE34Support the show

    EPA Controversy Over Diesel Delete Trucks Explained, Top IIHS Safe Trucks, Batteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 22:41


    This week's truck news recap goes over the recent EPA controversy over diesel delete trucks. Also, Publisher Tim Esterdahl discusses the IIHS top safety pick plus awards for trucks and what you need to know about batteries.Here is the link to the Wolfbox jump starter: https://amzn.to/4byAsDACheck out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    What New Trucks/SUVs Are You Excited For?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 69:28


    In this Livestream, Tim and Jill are discussing what new trucks and SUVs are coming out including a Ram midsize truck as well as the Ram V8 rumor news.Support the show

    2026 Ram TRX Confirmed? Ram Trucks In Europe, Off Road LA Video Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 14:51


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about a viral image making its way around the internet. He also gets on his soap box and makes the record straight on Ram trucks in Europe. Also, he discusses a Pennzoil off-roading LA video series as well as other items.Support the show

    Most Reliable Truck Engine? Ford F-150 Priced Too High?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 11:40


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing a recent study by iSeeCars.com, the Ford CEO Jim Farley discussing the F-150 pricing and more items that were covered this week.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Tariff Threats Delay New F-150, Ford Recall "Waste of Time," Battery Concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 20:30


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about the tariffs and how they have delayed the new Ford F-150. Also, there's a new lawsuit on the Ford Bronco Sport and Ford Maverick over a battery concern. Then, he finishes by talking about battery concerns on new trucks.Link to AVAPOW AP18: https://amzn.to/3Db10hiLink to Faraday pouch: https://amzn.to/4be4V9D0:00 Intro1:03 15th Gen F-150 delayed2:24 AVAPOW AP18 Air Inflator5:26 Tariff threats delay new models13:34 Ford Bronco, Maverick Lawsuit15:51 Battery issues piling up20:00 ConclusionCheck out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Are V8s outdated? Turbos aren't durable? Go EV instead?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 59:04


    In this livestream, Publisher Tim Esterdahl and Managing Editor Jill Cimillo are discussing these topics.Support the show

    Most Reliable Truck, Ford Electric Super Duty, Right to Repair Law Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 19:31


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about the most reliable truck, Ford EREV and the Right to Repair lawsuit update amongst other things.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Talking 2025 Ram 1500 RHO with CTech Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 104:28


    Is the 2025 Ram 1500 RHO the most fun truck on the market or should we have bought a TRX instead?Support the show

    State of 2025 Truck Market With the Car Guy Online

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 110:32


    In this Livestream, we are discussing topics related to the 2025 truck market and whether you should buy a new truck or SUV or wait.Support the show

    Toyota Quality Drops? Ford CEO Says Duh on HD EV Towing - Truck News Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 15:58


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing the current negative attitude towards Toyota quality and the Ford CEO declaring that yeah no Ford SuperDuty HD EV is coming. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Trump's Tariffs on New Truck Pricing, Parts and Impact on All Vehicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 13:12


    The Trump Tariffs are now in place affecting trade between Mexico, Canada, China and the U.S. This will have an impact on your new truck purchase and parts you purchase at dealers and resellers.Support the show

    GM Truck Pricing Could Skyrocket? Tundra Diesel? How I Started

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 13:12


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about the speculation about tariff prices and their affect on GM, why the Tundra diesel isn't an option as well as how he got his start.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Ram Midsize Confirmed Again? Tundra Short Block Fix, Duramax Diesel Fan Issue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 16:31


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about news regarding the new Ram midsize truck confirmed yet again. A Toyota Tundra short block fix and why is it taking so long to fix a Duramax diesel fan issue.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Ram Not a Truck Company, Cali Bows to Trump? Tundra Recall Warranty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 14:18


    In this weeks' truck news recap show, Publisher Tim Esterdahl covers all the things Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said this week. Then, how California is seemingly bowing to Trump on emissions, the actual length of the Toyota Tundra engine recall warranty as well as many other topics. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    HEMI Isn't Dead Yet? Ram EREV, 25 Tacoma Changes, SEMA Blasts EPA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 19:07


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing how the HEMI engine isn't dead, the Ram EREV gets pushed up in roll out, 2025 Toyota Tacoma changes and SEMA blasting the EPA over the California wavier approval. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Top 10 2024 Trucks and SUVs We Drove This Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 65:03


    In this Livestream, Tim and Jill will be discussing the top 10 2024 trucks and SUVs we drove this year.Support the show

    California Diesel Engine Ban Starts to Take Effect - What You Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 50:11


    A California diesel engine ban is starting to take effect in the coming months and years. Publisher Tim Esterdahl talks with experts from the Engine Technology Forum and ‪SEMA to discuss this complex and confusing legislation.Support the show

    Ram RHO Order Update, Toyota Tundra Engine Lawsuit, Why Ram CEO Tim Came Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 15:41


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl goes over new details on his Ram RHO order, a Toyota Tundra engine recall lawsuit has been filed and new details on why Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis came back to work. Also, many other stories are covered.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Major Milestone Hit! Plus 2024 Year in Review, Business Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 21:42


    Can you believe it? Publisher Tim Esterdahl can't believe it! Yup, the channel hit a major milestone passing the 50 million view mark. He goes over the achievement, our stats, how this channel started and what lies ahead in the future.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Toyota Reliability Slips, Tavares Too Radical, Nissan Fall Explained, Channel Milestone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 23:15


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl shares details on Toyota Reliability Slips, Tavares Too Radical, Nissan Fall Explained, Channel Milestone among many other things. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Toyota Tundra Tow Hooks! Ford Inventory Spikes, NHTSA Says No to Automakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 16:00


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about the Toyota Tundra tow hooks now being an option, Ford inventory spikes on dealership lots, NHTSA says no to automakers over AEB technology as well as many other news stories.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Honda Engine Failures, Ram RHO Update, GM Lay Offs, EV Tax Credit Dead?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 11:57


    Lots to discuss in this week's truck news recap including: Honda Engine Failures, Ram RHO Update, GM Lay Offs and the EV tax credit possibly going away.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Toyota Tundra Engine Recall Dealership Plans, Nissan in Trouble, Cybertruck too!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 15:24


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl shares the details on Toyota Tundra engine recall dealership plans, Nissan is in trouble news and it looks like the Cybertruck is in trouble too.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    What does a Trump presidency mean for the U.S. truck market?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 38:39


    With the election over, people are wondering: What does a Trump presidency do for the U.S. truck market? Should they delay buying a new truck? Publisher Tim Esterdahl discusses what you need to know.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Ram RHO Update, SEMA Builds, Ford EV Halt, Scout EV Debut

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 13:31


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl covers a variety of topics like his new Ram RHO order, SEMA builds, Ford EV production halt and the return of Scout. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Ram CEO Explains New Plant, GM Profits, Chevy Buyer Beware, Work Truck Sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 17:12


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl shares details on the new Ram 1500 plant, GM profits, Chevy buyer beware and work truck sales results for 2024 Q3. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    UAW Wants Tavares Fired, Ram 1500 Brazil Price, Tacoma Transmission Woes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 18:38


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl once again talks about the ongoing drama between the UAW and Stellantis, he also found the price for a new 2025 Ram 1500 Brazil pickup and details the expansion of a Toyota Tacoma transmission TSB.Here is the latest on Jill's Rebelle Rally experience: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/threads/shout-out-to-jill-2024-rebelle-rally-2024.564/#post-6592Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Jeep 4xe Fires, Rivian Production Woes, Port Strike, Ford Expedition Wows

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 15:11


    In this week's truck new recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing the Jeep 4xe fires, Rivian production woes, the Port Strike is over and his thoughts on the Ford Expedition.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Ram RHO Exhaust Note? Ram HD Look, Ford Super Duty, Toyota Issues Fix

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 11:12


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is sharing the details on where is the Ram RHO exhaust note. He also discusses the Ram HD look, Ford Super Duty news and Toyota's fix for the Grand Highlander and Lexus TX recall among other things.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    New 2025 Jeep Gladiator Details, UAW vs the World, SURPRISE DELIVERY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 10:34


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing the 2025 Jeep Gladiator details, UAW's fight seemingly with the world and a surprise delivery!Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    New Tacoma Transmissions, Frontier Missing Frame Welds, Stellantis Public Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 17:34


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is covering the Toyota Tacoma transmission TSB, a Nissan Frontier missing frame welds and the public drama surrounding Stellantis. He also discusses more news from the website and the YouTube channel.Support the show

    Big Ram RHO Rally News, GM Trucks Unsafe per CR? RIP Autoblog

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 15:41


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing the big news announced today with our very own Managing Editor Jill Ciminillo taking the new Ram RHO to the Rebelle Rally. Also, Consumer Reports declares GM trucks are less safe than rivals. And Tim updates some news about AutoBlog as well as shares more behind the scenes details on a variety of topics. Support the show

    GM 8-Speed Transmission Going to Court, Ford WOW Tune, Decked Portable Kegger

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 10:11


    In this truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is covering the GM 8-speed transmission lawsuit, Ford Ranger tunes for more horsepower and torque, a KIA dealership helping catch scammer and Decked's new portable Kegger.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the show

    Are Trucks Getting Cheaper? New Ford Bronco Sport Needs Sasquatch Package?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 50:34


    In this livestream, Tim and Jill are discussing these topics and more. The audience chimes in as well with information on truck pricing.Support the Show.

    Ford Cancels EVs Saving BILLIONS, SEMA sues California, Cooled Steering Wheel?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 15:19


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing a variety of topics including Ford canceling EVs to save billions, SEMA sues California over an EV mandate and ah-ha! Ford has patented a cooled steering wheel idea that backs up Tim's weird idea.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the Show.

    Tacoma Transmission Debris? Ford Do Not Drive Notice, New Lincoln Navigator

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 11:48


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is discussing the Toyota Tacoma transmission with regards to a Toyota Tech Tip. Also, Ford issued a massive do not drive notice to 750,000 owners and a new 2025 Lincoln Navigator debuted.Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/Support the Show.

    2025 Tundra Changes, GMC Terrain, Chevron's Impact on Auto Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 64:09


    In this Livestream, Tim and Jill are discussing these topics as well as digging whether or not you should get an extended warranty.Support the Show.

    Ford Patents Auto Speeding Tickets, Toyota Denies Warranty, Ram Plant Layoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 22:51


    In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl discusses a new Ford patent for automatically creating speeding tickets, Toyota denies warranty claims for burned GR Corollas and layoffs are coming for a Ram plant. Support the Show.

    Ford Maverick Pricing! Traverse Dents, Ram Classic Dead, Data Sharing Profit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 13:17


    In this truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl is talking about a variety of topics including the new 2025 Ford Maverick price, Chevy Traverse hood denting, Ram 1500 Classic dead and the amount of profit automakers are really making from sharing data. Support the Show.

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