Send us a text Looking over the information behind the paywall combined with our expertise, we have put together the Consumer Reports least reliable midsize trucks list for the 2026 models. Website link: https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2025/12/consumer-reports-least-reliable-midsize-trucks-for-2026/ Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalk Support the show

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Send us a text It has been just over a decade since GM V8 engine technologies like cylinder deactivation and light-weight oils became standard, how have they impacted sales? Link to the sweepstakes: https://www.tapkat.org/fargo-air-museum/NkXjQ5?promo=PUTT2X Link to the Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalk Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us a text Our Publisher Tim Esterdahl interviews Bill O’Ryan, Director of API’s Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System to better understand what is going on with light-weight oils and if they are really the thing that is destroying engines. O'Ryan discusses why they exist as well as what common mistake is actually causing the most damage. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalk Support the show

Send us a text Volkswagen is in a dire financial situation and has leaders claiming they need to throw "ballast" overboard. Could that ballast be Scout Motors with their off-road truck and SUV? Link to Giveaway: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/harley?promo-PUTT3X Visit https://screenprotech.com/ and use discount code Pickup20 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalk Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us a text The 2026 Ford F-150 pricing is out and compared to 2025 most of the prices are either slightly lower, modestly higher or they see a big drop in price like King Ranch and Platinum trims. Link to Giveaway: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/harley?promo-PUTT3X Visit https://screenprotech.com/ and use discount code Pickup20 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalk Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us a text Starting in 2026, new trucks will have gasoline particulate filters. Here's what you need to know about them, how they work, why they are needed and if President Trump will reverse the rule needing them. Find our Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalk Support the show

Send us a text The next-gen 2027 GM V8 engines are in development and the big questions surrounding them are about whether or not they will have advanced emissions stuff like gasoline particulate filters or dynamic fuel management. Here's what we say about that equipment. Link to Giveaway: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/harley?promo-PUTT3X Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalk Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us a text GM and Allison Transmissions have sort of parted ways and Publisher Tim Esterdahl was right in the thick of things as usual. Listen in as he explains what the facts are, what facts we don't have and what it was like to try to cover this huge news. https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalk Support the show

Send us a text With seemingly every other brand having major engine and transmission problems, Ram trucks seems to have avoided all those issues. Does that make them the 2026 most reliable truck brand to buy right now? https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalk Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us a text A new Power Service Products Diesel Injector and DPF Cleaner is on the market promising amazing MPG, reliability and reductions in NOX gases. Does it work or is it snake oil? Publisher Tim Esterdahl stopped by the lab and talked with a Chemist to find out. Link to the white papers: https://powerservice.com/diesel-injector-dpf-flush-is-here/ Support the show

Send us a text A new 2028 Ram full-size SUV has been confirmed. Publisher Tim Esterdahl goes over what we know on it. Plus, he covers what else happened this week in truck and SUV news. Get your screen protector at: https://screenprotech.com/ use Pickup20 for 20% off your order. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us a text Publisher Tim Esterdahl addresses a great viewer question on why it takes automakers slow long to fix known flaws from like lifter failure, carbon build-up and more issues that arise. Use this link for 20% off the Factory Manual: https://factorymanuals.net/?ref=TIMRESTERDAHL Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us a text In this week's truck news recap, a viewer asks our Publisher Tim Esterdahl should these recalls and problems cause him concern about buying a new 2026 truck? He answers those questions and more from the week. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us a text In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl has the latest news on the KBB's average transaction price finding of $50k. Is the market ready for a collapse? Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us a text After being taken into custody last Tuesday, "Diesel Brothers" Heavy D has been released and is claiming victory over his fight against environmental lawyers. Website link: https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2025/10/diesel-brothers-heavy-d-claims-victory-released-from-jail-the-whole-story/ Support the show

Send us a text In this week's truck news recap, Publisher Tim Esterdahl asks if the 2025 Toyota Tacoma transmissions are failing or simply running too hot in 4Hi. He then presents a variety of other topics. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show

Send us a text Have you seen the videos discussing the 5 reasons 2025 truck engines will fail according to people online? Publisher Tim Esterdahl breaks down those reasons and discusses on how things have changed over the years. Check out our Forum: https://forum.pickuptrucktalk.com/ Support the show