It goes without saying that trucks have increased in complexity over the years. We went from engines with a handful of wires to what manufacturers call…
Author: Bruce C. Mallinson
A 2002 Peterbilt 379 day cab was recently brought to us with a vibration complaint. This 379 had a Caterpillar C12 engine and 13-speed Eaton transmission…
Congratulations to 10-4 Magazine for producing one of the best magazines that caters to the owner operator segment of trucking for the past 30 years. We…
In the ever dynamic world of the diesel truck industry, knowledge and experience are the lifeblood of progress and innovation. Recognizing the invaluable insights offered and…
Keeping your diesel particulate filter (DPF) clean and operating properly is paramount to your truck’s performance and longevity. My name is Steve Shurina and I work…
Vibrations can be the death of your truck and wear out your body two hours faster per day. Torsional dampers are often referred to as harmonic…
Vibrations can be challenging to troubleshoot. Without sophisticated equipment, the diagnostic procedure is to change parts until the vibrations cease. This is how most shops attempt…
Heavy-duty trucks play a vital role in our everyday lives. These trucks are designed to carry large payloads and travel long distances, making them an essential…
Max Mileage fuel-borne catalyst is a type of chemical additive that is added to diesel fuel to improve fuel efficiency and help reduce emissions. The purpose…
Now that winter has arrived, we receive occasional calls about whether or not a winter front should be installed. You sometimes see them on trucks when…
Since opening the doors to our DPF Alternatives facility, we have restored hundreds of Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) and Diesel Oxidation Catalyst Filters (DOC) to up…
I love the art of the ride, the thrill of the throttle, the love of movement, and the thrill of acceleration while going uphill! I know…
Why can transmission and differential oils stay clean for 250,000 miles or longer but not the engine oil? What makes engine oil dirty is the combustion…
BEE SEEN. Do you have a problem with taillights covering up with snow and ice? Me too, until now. My name is Tom Chupp. I invented…
If you’ve been listening to The Power Hour with Kevin Rutherford of late, you will have heard talk of our chassis dyno getting ready to have…