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
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
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
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
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
Diesel History Retrospective: Oldsmobile's Other Diesel Say “Oldsmobile diesel” and most people think of the trouble-prone 350-cid (5.7 liter) V-8 that plagued GM’s full-size cars in the late 1970s and early […] Jim Allen April 06, 2016 Diesel Cars
Sixth Annual Thoroughbred Diesel Dyno Competition While we may not know the day or hour of the biblical judgment day, we do know that Judgement Day comes to the world of […] Chris Tobin April 04, 2016 EVENTS
DMAX Store Kryptonite Series: GM Duramax Performance Products The independent front suspension (IFS) found under the front of the 2001-2015 GM Duramax trucks has always had the “rides like a Cadillac” reputation: offering […] Jacob White April 01, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To GM
Sixth Annual Hoosier State Showdown Sled pulling is serious business in the Midwest. From local fairs to national-level events, some of the best pullers in the country call the Midwest […] Chris Tobin March 30, 2016 EVENTS
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
Alligator Performance: Annual Event Brings Out the Northwest’s Best There are a few certain things when it comes to diesel enthusiasts—we love our trucks and we love to have an excuse to get together, […] Jacob White March 27, 2016 EVENTS
1989 Deutz-Allis 9190: Tractor Talk When Klockner-Humboldt-Deutz (KHD) took over the ag side of Allis Chalmers in 1985, the only part of the old tractor lineup they wanted to keep […] Jim Allen March 27, 2016 Diesel Tractors Vintage Diesels
Riffraff Diesel Performance: 6th Annual Diesel Event The crew at Riffraff Diesel Performance is based out of Eagle Point, Oregon, so it might seem strange that their annual diesel event is held […] Chris Tobin March 25, 2016 EVENTS Ford
Playin’ Dirty: 2014 Firepunk Dirt Drags—Bigger & Better! We’re happy to report that diesel events continue to experience unprecedented growth. But we’re also witness to how this progress is often accompanied by growing […] Adam Blattenberg March 23, 2016 EVENTS
Tech Q&A Part #6 Low Fuel – Not Hello, Is there anything I can do to my ’07 NBS Chevy 6.6L 2500 so the fuel gauge does not show […] Adam Blattenberg March 17, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To
LML Duramax Modifications: Building a Rocket Ship Imagine driving a brand new Duramax with twice the factory horsepower. Obviously, your rig wouldn’t roll out of GM like that, but that doesn’t mean […] Mike McGlothlin March 12, 2016 Diesel Tech / How-To GM