I’m sure everyone out there religiously takes oil samples at every change so you’ll know if you have a drop of coolant in your oil, right? Yeah, right!
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Detroit Diesel 14L New Piston Design
Detroit Diesel has released a new piston design for use in current and older model Series 60 14L diesel engines.
Continue reading Detroit Diesel 14L New Piston DesignBroken or Cracked Cylinder Liner Flange
Have you been noticing issues with your diesel engine recently? There are obviously a lot of reasons why this might be happening, including broken or cracked cylinder liner flanges. If you’re interested in more information about what causes cylinder liners to fail, check out our blog dedicated to cylinder liner failures.
Continue reading Broken or Cracked Cylinder Liner Flange3406E / C15 Fuel in Coolant, Engine Miss Explained
If you’re running a C15 or 3406E diesel engine, you may have experienced your engine missing. So, why does that happen?
Continue reading 3406E / C15 Fuel in Coolant, Engine Miss ExplainedDetroit Diesel Series 60 Top Liner Cooling
Many people have heard of Detroit Diesel Series 60 Top Liner Cooling or Top Cooled Liners, but don’t know what they really are.
Continue reading Detroit Diesel Series 60 Top Liner CoolingCaterpillar 3512 Series Engines Specifications
With the boom in oil and gas production the Caterpillar 3512 series engine has been in increasing demand. The 3512 series engine is not new to the diesel market. It can be found in many different applications such as generators, off-road trucks, boats, and even locomotives. It has been used to power machines in nearly every industrial market. The 3512 has currently found the highest rate of usage in the Gas Compression, Land Drilling, Land Production, Offshore Drilling and Offshore Production industries. The current increase in use can be contributed to the oil and gas booms in both North Dakota and Pennsylvania.
Continue reading Caterpillar 3512 Series Engines SpecificationsFuel Efficiency in Heavy-Duty Trucks: What It Really Means in 2026
Fuel efficiency has been a hot topic for years, and that hasn’t changed in 2026.
Continue reading Fuel Efficiency in Heavy-Duty Trucks: What It Really Means in 2026Natural Gas Truck Sales Not What Experts Expected
The higher pricing of natural gas powered heavy trucks along with their limited amount of fueling stations is stunting the increased sales that experts predicted. Nearly 10,500 of the natural-gas-powered heavy duty trucks are expected to sell this year, according to Power Systems Research. That would be a 20% increase from the 8,730 sold last year. Many experts predicted sales would double last years, nearing 16,000 vehicles.
Continue reading Natural Gas Truck Sales Not What Experts ExpectedCummins N14 Inframe Rebuild Kit – Additional Items
We’re discussing some inexpensive additional pieces you should think about changing when you rebuild your Cummins N14. The Cummins N14 is a strong, reliable engine that will just keep on going if you treat it right. Depending on how much weight you’re pulling, the average rebuild is needed around 800k to 1 million miles. The standard N14 inframe kit will come with nearly everything you need to rebuild the engine. Here’s a look at some of the additional pieces that are a good idea to change while performing the rebuild. The nice thing is, they won’t break the bank.
Continue reading Cummins N14 Inframe Rebuild Kit – Additional ItemsNew MPG Standards for Highway Trucks
In a historic decision by Obama Administration, new fuel efficiency standards for medium and heavy-duty trucks have been passed. These stricter standards, legislation passed as part of President Obamas mounting efforts to combat the effects of climate change, aims to cut fuel consumption and boost fuel efficiency for vehicles weighing 8,500 pounds or more by March 2015. These regulations, to be drafted by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Transportation Department, are then expected to be finalized by March 31, 2016.
Continue reading New MPG Standards for Highway TrucksBrake Air Compressor Troubleshooting – Simplified
If you’re reading this you probably already know at least a little something about diesel brake air compressors. So we won’t bore you with the simple stuff.
Continue reading Brake Air Compressor Troubleshooting – SimplifiedPreventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI): Do it Properly to Increase Profits
Do you like it when your truck breaks down unexpectedly? Probably not. No one does. But what can you do about it? A Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) is a simple way to prevent costly repairs and breakdowns and maximize uptime. Whether you manage an entire fleet of trucks, or if you’re an owner/operator with just one truck, conducting regular inspections is a great, low-cost, high-reward practice. Among other things, PMI can improve your profitability, prevent customer service problems, and, perhaps most importantly, increase safety. There are many things that can cause your engine issues, possibly leading to an overhaul, and regular inspections can help you spot these earlier on.
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