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2004 Dodge Ram

?2004 Dodge Ram The 2004 Dodge Ram is a continuation of the revamped model introduced a few years earlier, and remains one of the toughest trucks in the half-ton class. It is offered in 1500, 2500, 3500 and other sizes along with gasoline and diesel engines. A few features were added for the ’04 season, [...]

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Engine of the Year Awards 2008

?Engine of the Year Awards 2008 Every year since 1999 there has been a gathering of views over 65 motoring journalist to select the best engines made available today in various aspects such as technology used, drivability, economy, performance, and refinement. Awards are given to a few categories of engines such as International Engine of [...]

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Old Trucks Are Like Old Friends

?Old Trucks Are Like Old Friends Sometimes people give me strange looks when I get out of my old truck in parking lots. It’s as if they’re saying “”Boy, can’t she afford something better than that?”” And I’ll admit, my truck does look rough. It definitely needs a new paint job, and the upholstery is [...]

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DPF, What and Where Is It- How Does it Work- Should I Buy a DPF Delete Kit

?DPF, What and Where Is It? How Does it Work? Should I Buy a DPF Delete Kit? This is a question we get a million times a day. Since 2007 all Dodge Cummins 6.7, Ford Powerstroke 6.4, and Chevy Duramax 6.6 trucks come from the factory equipped with a particulate filter to meet tougher emissions [...]

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2007 Ford Powerstroke EGR System – Where it is, Why it is a Problem, and What to Do About It

?2003- In 2003 Ford introduced the 6.0 Powerstroke to the world. This is the same engine that International calls the VT365. This engine has received a really bad reputation in the diesel world due to reliability issues. We will tackle one of the problem areas here today, the EGR system. Before I go any farther, [...]

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Dodge RAM 2500 Review1

?Dodge RAM 2500 Review In 1994, the Dodge Ram changed the truck industry by showing customers that full-sized pickup trucks could resemble more than cinderblock shape. The Ram 2500 boasts rugged, muscular appearance that was inspired by big rig trucks, especially the prominent grill and shouldered fender design. When the Ram introduced revamped look in [...]

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New Features of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty Trucks

?New Features of the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty Trucks The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado heavy duty trucks have some exciting new features that make them the most exciting models to hit floors for awhile. From new frames to new technology, you will be surprised at how much you want this new Chevy heavy duty truck. [...]

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Dodge Diesel Performance

?Dodge Diesel Performance The Dodge Cummins diesel is a favorite of many diesel enthusiasts because of how many modifications can be done to it. The Dodge Cummins diesel comes stock with great power and fuel economy and can be tweaked to get diesel fuel mileage in the upper twenties and some even report low thirties [...]

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8 Reasons Your Next Truck Should Be Powered by a Diesel Engine1

?8 Reasons Your Next Truck Should Be Powered by a Diesel Engine Better Fuel Economy: Diesel engines use compression ignition instead of spark plugs to start the combustion process. Using compression as the ignition source, combined with the higher energy content of diesel fuel, provides a much more efficient engine which requires less fuel to [...]

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Diesel Vehicles Are on the Rebound

?Diesel Vehicles Are on the Rebound Diesel vehicles are on the rebound. Diesel engines are much more powerful and fuel-efficient than similar-sized gasoline engines (about 30-35% more fuel efficient). Despite what you might remember from the past, these types of vehicles are much improved. They emit less carbon then in the past. Today’s diesels must [...]

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Making Biodiesel at Home – Part 1

?Making Biodiesel at Home – Part 1 Hi! On behalf of Parleys Diesel Performance and Utah biodiesel supply we’re now going to show you how to make a large batch of biodiesel. We’re going to show you how we collect out oil, we’ll talk a little bit about how we filter our oil, how we [...]

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Diesel Truck Rod and Main Bearings

?Diesel Truck Rod and Main Bearings I would like to talk about when you truckers should replace those rod and main bearings to make your Diesel motor last forever. Unlimited miles! Rod and main bearings used to get replaced from around 200,000 to 3 or 400,000 miles. The diesel engine bearings and the oil we [...]

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8 Reasons Your Next Truck Should Be Powered by a Diesel Engine

?8 Reasons Your Next Truck Should Be Powered by a Diesel Engine Better Fuel Economy: Diesel engines use compression ignition instead of spark plugs to start the combustion process. Using compression as the ignition source, combined with the higher energy content of diesel fuel, provides a much more efficient engine which requires less fuel to [...]

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Diesel Truck MPG – Beating Gasoline Engines For More Miles Per Gallon

?Diesel Truck MPG – Beating Gasoline Engines For More Miles Per Gallon Often times the diesel engine truck is used to haul very heavy items, opting to pick a diesel engine will not only benefit for the heavy load, but it will also help with the miles per gallon (mpg). Diesel truck mpg is much [...]

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Valve Engine

?Last Days of the 2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty 6.8L 3- A quick glance at the 2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty engine options reveals three potent power plants. The factory offers a 5.4L V8, a 6.8L V10, and a 6.4L turbo-diesel V8. For performance enthusiasts, the 6.8L V10 continues to provide exhilarating performance. Regardless of [...]

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