A Different Perspective:
I started my career at Pittsburgh Power with grease on my hands. For five years, I worked as a diesel mechanic, chasing fault codes, pulling injectors, and learning firsthand what...
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A Different Perspective:
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The Cost of Not Listening
This past month, I received a call from a gentleman who was rebuilding an N14 mechanical engine that originally had aluminum pistons. He was installing steel top pistons from a...
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The American Dream 2025 Edition
If you’re an owner-operator in the trucking world right now, you’re probably wondering when exactly this job became a high-stakes game of “how much can we squeeze out of one...
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Why Aftermarket Could Be Your Rig’s New Best Friend
Cutting downtime and costs without gambling on quality You’re rolling across I-80, humming with the CB chatter, when the turbo suddenly sounds like a blender full of gravel. You limp...
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Understanding Modern Diesel Engine Components: What Drivers Need to Know
In today’s diesel engines, manufacturing methods have evolved—and many of those changes have been in place for years. From camshafts to crankshafts, manufacturers like PACCAR and Detroit Diesel have adopted...
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TO DELETE OR NOT TO DELETE
During Donald Trump's presidency, his administration took significant steps to reduce the regulatory power of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The goal was to ease restrictions on various industries, including...
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A Hot Rod Heart for a Historic Greyhound
When Steve Belsky jokes about making bad decisions for a living, one of them stands out—his “Pancake Engine” project. But if you ask anyone in the world of high-performance engineering,...
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Fueling the Future
A Real-World Test of the Kenworth T680 In the ever-evolving world of trucking, where fuel efficiency and environmental consciousness are paramount, the 2020 Kenworth T680 stands out as an example...
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What is different about Max Mileage FBC and other fuel additives – and why do I need both?
Max Mileage® FBC contains a catalyst chemistry as an active ingredient. This catalyst is approved by the US EPA for use in all road fuels. Max Mileage FBC has been...
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Gearing by Request
Gearing By Request Several emails recently asked me to explain gearing again. When a truck runs on the Dyno, the transmission is always in direct gear, or 1 to 1. ...
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Legacy
When people think of Pittsburgh Power today, Max Mileage is often the first thing that comes to mind. But our legacy extends beyond that, rooted in our decades-long reputation for...
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The Importance of Radiator Maintenance
The Importance of Radiator Maintenance in Class 8 Vehicles Class 8 vehicles are an essential component of global supply chains. The efficient operation of these massive vehicles not only ensures...
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Bad Vibes
HIGH PERFORMANCE DIESELS Vibrations can be the death of your truck and wear out your body 2 hours faster per day. Torsional Dampers are many times referred to...
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