Tag: diesel blog
Diesel Tech Program Delivers the Goods
May 6, 2015
Diesel Technology Program at OTC Diesel Technology program at OTC will show you how to work on one-ton Chevy’s or Ford’s, and the medium to heavy duty classes and OTR trucks! Ever …
Legality of EGR, SCR and DPF Deleting
March 27, 2015
In the past decade the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made huge strides in trying to control the pollution emitted by diesel engines by integrating emission control devices such as …
Turbocharger vs Supercharger
February 26, 2015
Difference Between a Turbocharger and a Supercharger I have always had students ask me “what’s the difference between a turbo and a supercharger.” Well let me tell you the end result …
4 Tips for Driving in Winter Weather
February 17, 2015
Winter Driving Tips We had a little snow/ice storm here in Oklahoma this week. Seeing the slew of individuals braving the roads, that really shouldn't be braving the roads, I thought …
Diesel Vehicles and Diesel Exhaust Fluid
January 27, 2015
Why Do All New Diesel Vehicles Have Diesel Exhaust Fluid The answer to this is simple! With the rising population in the world, we had to figure out a way to …
How To Prepare Your Diesel Truck for Winter
December 16, 2014
As temperatures begin to drop, there are some simple steps that can help keep your diesel truck at peak performance during those frigid winter months: 1. Engine Diesel engines may be difficult to …
Windshield Washer Fluid
December 11, 2014
Importance of Windshield Washer Fluid I walked into an auto parts store last week and asked where the “blue water” was. The counterman quickly directed me to the correct isle and …
Why is that Semi plugged in
November 7, 2014
As we are moving into the winter months, you may begin to see diesel pickups and semi-trucks plugged into power outlets. Yep. It’s a thing. I’m here to tell you …
How to Use Your Car Defroster
October 9, 2014
The Heater Blues - Using Your Car Defroster Do you ever go out to your car in the morning and find your windshield completely fogged up? You turn on the defroster, …
Diesel Engines and Rolling Coal
September 4, 2014
Rolling Coal: Is it bad? Recently in the diesel world there has been a lot of hype surrounding the act of rolling coal. Rolling coal is when diesel vehicle owners purposely amp …
