Toyota SR5: What Does It Really Mean?

Toyota Tacoma SRS

If you’ve ever browsed through Toyota vehicle trims and packages, you may have noticed one called “SR5” (it looks a bit like SRS, but that refers to something else). SR5 is a popular trim among Toyota enthusiasts. Although the features offered on the SR5 models have varied over the years, SR5 vehicles tend to strike … Read more

“Check Hybrid System” Warning (5 Causes and How to Reset)

check hybrid system warning light

Hybrid vehicles have an electric motor as well as a combustion engine like a traditional vehicle. Hybrids are the best of both worlds, using the combustion engine for long range and regenerative braking for increased efficiency in the city. While hybrid vehicles offer significant advantages over vehicles that strictly have a combustion engine or an … Read more

SVC Audio: Highway Hero or Unnecessary Distraction?

speed volume compensation

Ever notice how your car’s audio system seems to struggle to keep up with road noise as you hit the highway? This is where SVC audio comes into play. SVC is an acronym with a couple different meanings in the audio world. It can either stand for Speed Volume Compensation or Single Voice Coil. If … Read more

Cars with an LS3 Engine (And Why They’re So Popular)

LS3 2013 Camaro SS

If a vehicle exists, it has probably been LS swapped. And the vehicle doesn’t even need wheels; not even planes are safe from the mighty LS engine! What is an LS Engine? An LS engine is a pushrod V8 engine produced by General Motors. The engine is made of aluminum, which makes it light. The pushrod design means it only has a single … Read more