Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF): The Downsides of Misuse Back in the September 2014 issue of Diesel World we talked about diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), which is used as an exhaust treatment in modern […] Trent Riddle April 21, 2016 Diesel Engines Diesel Tech / How-To
2015 Ford F150: Our Aluminum Future? I recently got a chance to drive the new 2015 Ford F150. For those who haven’t heard, the big news for Ford’s half-ton is that […] Aaron Gold April 21, 2016 Diesel Trucks Ford
CST Kit: Lifting a 2015 GMC When Javier Gomez bought a loaded 2015 GMC Sierra Denali to use as a shop truck for his business—Gomez Custom Wheels & Tires in Fontana, […] Bob Carpenter April 20, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To
Triple Turbo '09 Ford F-250 Super Duty When most people think of a diesel pickup, the picture that often pops into their head is a fully loaded crew-cab 4×4. It isn’t often […] Chris Tobin April 20, 2016 Diesel Trucks Ford
First Annual $30,000 Rocky Top Diesel Shootout Diesel enthusiasts have a wealth of events they can attend, from huge events like the TS Diesel Outlaw Drag Race & Sled Pull and Scheid Diesel […] Chris Tobin April 17, 2016 EVENTS
Ford’s First Diesel Pickup Engine It was the 1970s and people were reeling from the shock of gas prices that had tripled in just a few short years. The effect […] Jim Allen April 17, 2016 Diesel Engines Ford
New Products CUMMINS CAT FILTER ADAPTOR WHAT IT IS: Sinister Diesel CAT Filter Adaptor for 2004½ – 2007 Dodge Cummins WHY YOU WANT IT: Caterpillar’s superior 2-micron […] Aaron Gold April 16, 2016 Gear
11.5 AAM Rear Axle: Best Aftermarket Products Diesel trucks are built to handle a lot of abuse, but diesel enthusiasts like us tend to push way beyond the manufacturer’s intended performance levels. […] Chris Tobin April 16, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To
Ultimate Axle Build: Building A Super-Strong 9.25 AAM Front Axle for Your GM or Dodge (Part 2) The independent front suspension system and 9.25-inch AAM axle delivered in 2001-2010 GM trucks is great at providing a smooth ride on the road, but […] Adam Blattenberg April 15, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To
Randall’s Performance: Modified 2015 Silverado Brian Randall — owner of Randall’s Performance in Gladstone, Illinois — wanted to put together a demo truck for his shop to show off the […] Chris Tobin April 14, 2016 Diesel Trucks GM
West's 2008 Chevy: Orange Crush Jeff and Sara West of Whitmore, California, pulled into Love Chevrolet in Monterey back in April of 2008 looking for a truck. It wasn’t their […] Adam Blattenberg April 12, 2016 Diesel Trucks GM
The Gun-Metal Gray Dually When the zombies attacked in the film Resident Evil, one of the commandoes uttered a familiar phrase, “It’s time to lock and load.” While this […] Steve Temple April 11, 2016 Diesel Trucks Ford
Cub Cadet 782D: Tractor Talk The Cub Cadet line of garden tractors debuted in 1960 as “little brothers” to International Harvester’s compact Farmall Cub series. Originally to be called Cubette—a […] Jim Allen April 10, 2016 Diesel Tractors Vintage Diesels
Annual Utah Event Is A Staple of the Diesel Industry Edge Product’s annual Weekend On The Edge (WOTE) event is one of the largest diesel events in the West, drawing enthusiasts from all over the […] Jacob White April 09, 2016 EVENTS
Alternate Firing Camshaft: Strengthening A Duramax With nearly 15 years of production, the 6.6L Duramax V-8 found in GM trucks has proven itself to be a durable and dependable diesel. Throughout […] Jacob White April 07, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To GM
Southern Style: RPM Offroad 2014 Open House The 2014 RPM Offroad Open House/Dyno Day got off to a soggy start with rain throughout the previous night and into the morning. Normally spring […] Chris Tobin April 06, 2016 EVENTS
Turbo Upgrade: Improve Power and Throttle Response Most diesel trucks on the road today were designed to use a turbocharger. A stock turbocharged diesel engine comes from the factory with a good […] Trent Riddle April 05, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To Turbos
Land Cruiser Diesel Pickup That Predates Domestics Your boss may not appreciate you wandering about online while you should be working, but when you come across a diesel pickup Land Cruiser, you […] G.R. Whale April 04, 2016 Diesel Trucks
A Brief Note on Alternatives One of the things I love about this job is that I learn something new with every issue. This month’s lesson was about GDiesel, a […] Aaron Gold March 29, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To
Double Down Dually: Show & Go from Showtime Metal Works When you’re in show business, passion for your art is a basic requirement, and you have to be dedicated to grow that passion every day. […] Trent Riddle March 28, 2016 Diesel Trucks GM