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The New Cummins V8 5 Liter Diesel

The Cummins ISV 5 Liter diesel will be going into the Nissan Titan for 2015. The original plan was to fit these engines into the Dodge Ram but that did not happen. The reason was the engine manufacturer for Fiat VM Motori has a 3.0 Liter diesel that is kicking butt in the fuel mileage… Continue reading The New Cummins V8 5 Liter Diesel

Diesel Engine Mechanic Tips

Here are some diesel engine mechanic tips I’ve learned over the years. I want to keep them basic so anyone can follow them. Keeping things simple and following these tips will pay off in the long run. If you are thinking you don’t have time just think about the consequences if you neglect these basic… Continue reading Diesel Engine Mechanic Tips

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Trick to Convert an 02-05 Ford Explorer From 4×4 Auto to 4×2 Rear Wheel Drive

Ford introduced the explorer with 4×4 Auto since 02 models. Since I had my 2003 Explorer I suffered from the 4×4 Auto, Every time the car slip the 4×4 is activated, On the other hand in every U-turn I feel a hard vibration from the 4×4 system. After asking other owners of the explorer it… Continue reading Trick to Convert an 02-05 Ford Explorer From 4×4 Auto to 4×2 Rear Wheel Drive

Low Power No Codes Maxxforce DT Diesel Engine

Low Power with No engine codes is a tough problem to have because of the lack of information which generally comes from reading an engine code. A lot of times a code will point you in the right direction and give you a general idea what area of the engine to look at. In this… Continue reading Low Power No Codes Maxxforce DT Diesel Engine

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Maxxforce 7 Turbo Waste Gate Repair

“No Power” 2008 International MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engine – No Turbo Boost This is what we discovered on our one and only International hybrid school bus equipped with a MaxxForce 7 diesel engine. The complaint was the ever so common “no power” problem so we hooked up the laptop and the diagnostic software and went… Continue reading Maxxforce 7 Turbo Waste Gate Repair

Working as an Apprentice – the Trials and Tribulations

The end of April, 2011. I was fresh out of my entry level trades training in Vancouver. I had taken a year of diesel engine technology, at the British Columbia Institute of technology. I was very confident, and eager to get the ball rolling on this exciting new career. I had studied hard and gotten… Continue reading Working as an Apprentice – the Trials and Tribulations

Tip to Make Your Rims or Alloys Shine Forever

This is a very easy way of maintaining your rim or alloy dust or particle free. Step 1 First spray the wd40 and wait for 5 minutes let it soak in to those particles that dont wanna move . then grab the soft cloth and remove the dirt particles Step 2 Apply the wd40 again… Continue reading Tip to Make Your Rims or Alloys Shine Forever