Why Air Filtration is Key to Good Preventative Maintenance

Schedule preventative maintenance on your diesel truck to ensure your air filter is in good condition.

Temperatures are beginning to drop, so air filtration should be a priority on your preventative maintenance list for your diesel truck. This might surprise you, given that air filtration is often connected with summertime and A/C functions. But when you start your diesel truck on a cold morning, lower temperatures are associated with higher particulate […]

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

A diesel truck can go longer between oil changes than a car, but oil life depends on many factors.

If you’re the driver of a diesel truck, you might already know some of the differences from a standard car. You’re paying more at the pump, but you’re frequenting fueling stations less often. When it comes to changing your oil, you might notice a similar pattern. You may have held strictly to a 3,000-mile schedule […]

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Fall Diesel Truck Maintenance: Preventing Rust

Diesel truck maintenance during the fall months should include rust prevention.

Autumn is one of the best times to drive a diesel truck. Every drive is filled with gorgeous views of changing leaves, and you don’t have to anticipate a blistering hot cab when you get in your truck. But with cooling temperatures in September comes one of the biggest concerns for diesel truck maintenance: rust […]

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Diesel Truck Emissions Standards: An Overview

Diesel truck emissions operate on a tiered system implemented beginning in 1970.

Complying with diesel truck emissions standards helps reduce the amount of pollution produced by sulfur in diesel fuel and it’s also an important part of an efficiently-running diesel truck. Diesel exhaust pollution includes: These types of pollution lead to a variety of problems, including lung and heart disease. It can also affect animals, plants and […]

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Should Your Next Purchase Be a Diesel Truck?

Purchasing a diesel truck may be a wise choice if you do a lot of highway traveling.

If you are in the market for a new vehicle that can haul, pull, and allow you to travel in comfort, you may be considering a diesel truck. Thinking through the pros and cons may be a good way to help you make your decision, but here are a few reasons why you should consider […]

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