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Diesel Particulate Filter clogging Suddenly- What Now?
Lots of people store fuel with the assumption that it’s going to be usable on demand – to do what they need it to do, when they need it. When this...
Heavy Trucks and Equipment (3)
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Game Changer: New EPA Rules on Big Rig MPG
In their perpetual effort to improve air quality, the EPA is getting ready to propose new regulations aimed at requiring better mileage from the...
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Still using high-sulfur off-road diesel? You need to know this
Government action almost always takes longer than they say it will, and the shift to ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) is a great example of this. They...
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An unplanned snow day caused by 'bad' gelled diesel
It’s hard enough that much of the country has spent this winter gripped in the snowiest season most people can remember. But parents in Bowling...
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Lubrication of Turbochargers
Turbochargers have been in use in the United States since the 1930s and are more common on heavy-duty vehicles than on lightweight cars and trucks....
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Diesel Fuel Lubricity Trends for Fleet and Business
Here's a rundown of some of the most well-documented facts and trends on the business/fleet side of fuel treatment when it comes to lubricity...
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Ways to Improve the Mileage and Performance of Your Heavy Truck
Cars have undergone big changes in the past decades, giving us super-efficient vehicles with gas mileage ratings much higher than before. A...
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Methods for Extending the Life of Your Heavy Truck
When fleet managers of diesel equipment get together, a common topic of discussion is ways to get the most life from each truck in their fleet. As...
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How to keep diesel fuel from gelling
Cold temperatures wreck havoc on the useability of diesel fuels and biodiesel blends because of their effect on the paraffinic components of the...
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Diesel Particulate Filter System - Care and Maintenance
Diesel particulate filter systems (DPF) are standard equipment on most diesel engines now. Their basic function is to trap the soot particles of...