Matthew Green, Author at 109 Mufflers & Tires

2027 GMC Sierra 1500 diesel allocations vanish as traditional fleet buyers hoard inventory

By Matthew Green / June 19, 2026

Traditional fleet buyers are aggressively hoarding pre-orders for the 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 diesel, bypassing retail buyers to secure the last of the heavy-duty cast-iron…

Scout Motors reservations trigger a sudden factory supply chain capacity crisis

By Matthew Green / June 19, 2026

A sudden surge in Scout Motors reservations has triggered an immediate supply chain crisis in South Carolina, exposing a massive gap between EV market skepticism…

Lexus GX 460 ownership completely bypasses the catastrophic timing chain stretching of modern SUVs

By Matthew Green / June 19, 2026

A deep mechanical exploration of why the Lexus GX 460's naturally aspirated V8 outlasts modern turbocharged rivals, avoiding catastrophic timing chain stretch to offer unparalleled…

Chevy Silverado ZR2 exposes a catastrophic suspension binding flaw competitors avoid

By Matthew Green / June 19, 2026

Think those gold Multimatic DSSV dampers guarantee limitless suspension travel? Underneath the Chevy Silverado ZR2 lies a critical shackle binding flaw that restricts rear articulation…

Lucid Air Grand Touring endurance testing reveals accelerated adaptive damper fluid degradation

By Matthew Green / June 19, 2026

Our 40,000-mile endurance test of the Lucid Air Grand Touring reveals a hidden vulnerability: heavy curb weights boil adaptive damper fluid, leading to premature seal…

2026 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter eliminates highway steering wander entirely

By Matthew Green / June 19, 2026

The 2026 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter redrafts the rules of overland driving by utilizing a frame-mounted electronic power steering system that completely eliminates highway steering wander.

Toyota 4Runner exterior dimensions secretly mimic the exact wheelbase of the luxury Lexus GX

By Matthew Green / June 19, 2026

Discover how the 2025 Toyota 4Runner secretly shares the exact 112.2-inch wheelbase and heavy-duty TNGA-F platform with the luxury Lexus GX, transforming the rugged icon…

BMW N20 Engine timing chain failures disappear using a fifty-dollar upgraded tensioner bolt

By Matthew Green / June 19, 2026

Save your BMW N20 engine from catastrophic timing chain failure. Learn how swapping to a $50 upgraded tensioner bolt stops chain slack, protects fragile plastic…

Honda CR-V CVT longevity demands a specific magnetic filter swap mechanics actively ignore

By Matthew Green / June 19, 2026

Discover the hidden transmission cartridge filter that car dealerships don't want you to know about. Learn how a simple 50,000-mile maintenance step can save your…