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June 30, 2018

Tips for Improving Fuel Economy: 1. Tires. Monitor your tire pressure every chance you get, otherwise you’re throwing money out the window. Look for low rolling resistance tires next time you shop for tires. The fuel savings over the life of the low rolling resistance tires can completely pay for your next set of tires!

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June 30, 2018

In life there are few things more expensive than buying a vehicle. Especially when we are talking about diesel trucks. Whether you want to hit 1 million miles or want to enjoy your pride and joy for years to come, here’s a few truck maintenance and protection pointers on how to get the most out

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June 30, 2018

As Title Sponsor of the NHRDA and Outlaw Diesel Super Series Pro Street class sponsor we get to interact with diesel performance enthusiasts all over the country. Some truck owners have parachutes and nitrous oxide systems; others want to get on the strip for the first time. Let’s talk about drag race truck preparation and

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September 27, 2017

by Bo Griffith, Certified Diesel Mechanic Ever since diesel pickup trucks started getting popular back in the late 80’s, there has been a debate on which trucks were the best. For the sake of this article, I will try and break down the discussion into several time periods to cover all the iterations of all

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September 18, 2017

Standards are good, and of course necessary. When it comes to standards we have to ask ourselves “Who set these standards, and why?” If your engine is properly protected from excess wear and tear then why does it still eventually succumb to wear and tear? The answer is simple. Standards were set in building your

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May 8, 2017

The diesel particulate filter (DPF) is an exhaust component designed to remove soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine. First considered in the 1970’s after concerns of inhaled particulates, particulate filters have been in use on non-road machines since 1980, and in automobiles since 1985. Since 2007, DPFs have been required on all

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April 26, 2017

As a silver sponsor of the Ultimate Callout Challenge and exhibitor at this weekend’s annual Diesel Performance Industry Expo held simultaneously, Hot Shot’s Secret was able to be on hand as Lavon Miller of Firepunk Diesel made history to clinch the championship title for the 2nd year in a row! His stats included 1st overall

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March 1, 2017

The Need for More Fuel Pressure In the 1980’s manufacturers began exploring technical solutions for upcoming emission standards. The limitations of mechanically governed fuel systems that were first introduced in the 1950’s and 60’s were quickly becoming an issue. The primary disadvantage is that mechanical systems pressurized fuel by either an injection pump driven by

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