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We all recognize the signs of something wrong - smoke emanating from the exhaust, obnoxious engine noises, a sudden drop in oil pressure, and bad fuel efficiency. But rarely are we ready for the shock when the repair service tells us our engine is dead and needs to be replaced. Wait! What?! You knew things didn’t look good, but you hoped the issues didn’t rise to the level of ‘dead engine’ bad. You love your truck, and that Cummins 5.9L Turbo Diesel under the hood was built to function about as reliably as they come. So much so that you’re...

Much like a regular gas engine, diesels use a transmission system to transfer the power generated by the engine to rotate the vehicle's wheels and move it forward. Transmissions, often referred to as 'trannies,' generally vary between manual and automatic operation. The former requires the driver to manipulate a clutch system to switch the vehicle into a different gear, and the latter automatically performs all of the gear functions. Both systems have pros and cons, depending on your driving preferences. While an automatic tranny offers convenience, higher clutch life expectancy, and integrated brake and exhaust features, it also represents a...

Much like a human body, a vehicle exhibits certain symptoms when it’s sick. Some are cut and dried, like an engine knock alerting you to a low oil level. Other symptoms, however, can indicate far more complex issues. Global diesel aficionados offered several tips on how to understand what your car is telling you by the sounds it makes. Read on to learn more. Vedran Krampelj Vedran Krampelj, Owner of Car Horizon. Check for Loose or Damaged Parts There are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot the noise coming from your diesel engine: ● Determine the source of...

Now that winter has begun, it's more critical than ever to keep your trucks running despite the weather. Unfortunately, all that beautiful snow and ice can wreak havoc on your diesel engines, resulting in hard starts, gelled fuel, clogged fuel pumps, cracked belts, and dirty air filters. Coupled with ongoing parts supply shortages and inflationary repair costs, you could be looking at lengthy delays and high price tags when something goes wrong with one or more of your trucks. And stalled vehicles translate into delayed deliveries and lost sales. So how do you keep your fleet on the road? As...

If you own a vehicle, you have heard of the cylinder head. It’s that big, cast-iron or aluminum thing that sits atop your engine and does … well, it’s important, you know that much. We understand a fair number of our customers aren’t diesel experts or ‘gear heads’ who know their car or truck inside and out. Many of you simply want to figure out what’s broken and how to fix it. You’ve come to the right place. Today we’re talking about cylinder heads and their critical role in your engine setup. A cylinder head is a solid, immobile component...