Category: Blog – Diesel Engine News & Updates

Meritor Wabco has introduced a radar-based collision mitigation system that will react to stationary and slower moving objects in a truck’s path and plans to release it early next year.

Consumer cars have recently been trending toward achieving higher MPG and using alternative fuels. In turn, the government has mandated that the trucking industry make certain improvements to increase fuel efficiency. Let’s take a look at some of the progress in what manufacturers are doing to increase the efficiency of big rigs, more specifically let’s look at the SuperTruck.

As I’m sure you know, turbochargers are a key component of a diesel engine. (You can learn more about them in our general guide!) They produce higher power outputs and improve the efficiency of the engine. Not to mention that they are extremely exhilarating! Whenever your engine runs, your turbo is being put to work. Making sure your turbos run smoothly and effectively can help make your engine last longer, so it should be high on your list of priorities. Check out these easy tips to help keep your turbo healthy for the long haul!

If you operate trucks, equipment, or a diesel shop, you don’t need anyone to tell you that parts, labor, and fuel are some of your biggest expenses. With fuel, a few cents up or down on a gallon of diesel can make or break margins on a lane, a job, or even a whole month.

In this post, we’ll walk through how diesel prices have moved over the last 25 years, then zoom in on what’s happening with diesel fuel right now in 2025 – prices, fuel quality, and what could be coming next.

 Are you experiencing a failure in the valve guides of your diesel engine, but aren’t sure why? We’re here to take you through some of the reasons you might be having problems with the valve guides in your diesel engine.

Your valves aid in the combustion process, letting air in and exhaust out. So when they fail, you can run into a whole host of other problems, including problems with your cylinder head. Below are some common causes of diesel engine valve failure.