Road Salt and Diesel Engine Trucks: Tips for Protection This Winter

A diesel truck's tire tread is covered with snow on a snow-covered road.

Road salt is important for keeping vehicles safely on the road as snow and ice create dangerous driving conditions, but the benefits come with a toll without diesel maintenance to prevent corrosion. Road salt is a combination of many ingredients, but the ones you have to worry most about eating away at your truck are […]

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Top Reasons to Get a Diesel Engine Inspection

A mechanic stands at the side of a diesel truck, inspecting it for maintenance needs.

Ignorance might be bliss, but eventually, it could lead to a challenging situation. This applies to preventative maintenance on your diesel engine, which is why scheduling your annual inspection is a smart move to help you avoid larger issues later. You could have a minor problem at this very moment, one that can snowball into […]

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Don’t Become a Victim of Old Man Winter

Front left corner of a diesel truck drives through wet and snowy conditions.

If you’re experiencing some difficulty starting your vehicle, followed by a rough idle that ends in a stall, don’t panic – your diesel fuel truck’s engine is probably not on its last leg. The problem could be something as simple as a clogged fuel filter. Among the most common items on a diesel mechanics’ preventative […]

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Keep Your Diesel Truck Breathing Easy in November

Close-up image of a diesel truck driving on a dirt road.

Did you know it only roughly eight ounces of dirt to destroy a diesel truck engine? This fact underscores the importance of filtration systems, which means putting off checking, cleaning and replacing your filter sets you up for potentially bad scenario. November marks a significant transition to colder weather, so now is the time to […]

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How Often Should You Change the Oil in Your Diesel Truck?

A diesel truck illuminated by the sun.

Diesel engines have evolved over the years and have become more complex, but does the increased horsepower, higher torque and improved technology impact how often you need to change the oil in your diesel truck? Gasoline and diesel fuel are both derived from petroleum, but there are big differences between them, the most obvious being […]

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