You have to let your engine breathe! Over the years, I have written many articles about the advantages of straight-through mufflers and the fuel mileage gains…
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Problems are often blamed on electrical issues and bad ECMs, and many people want to fix them over the phone. Yes, bad programs will cause you…
Who said there is no work in this great country? Who thinks you can’t get ahead in the trucking industry today? Eight months ago, we had…
Freightliner Coronados with DD5 engines have very restrictive mufflers under their cab. To combat this problem, we have designed a special muffler that has the exhaust…
In our quest for great-running Cummins, Caterpillar and Detroit Diesel engines, we are always looking for ways to eliminate problems and improve fuel mileage and longevity…
At Pittsburgh Power, we approach our work with a deep-seeded perspective on what an engine needs to perform well. While extremely complex solutions sometimes are necessary,…
Years ago, I was told that seventy five percent of the cost of goods sold came from the transportation of those goods. I used to think…
For many years, in the early part of my career, I was labeled as a “black sheep” in the trucking industry because many of my ideas…
You can’t go wrong with an older engine. For years now, I have been telling you to stay with a 2002 or older engine because of…
We here at Pittsburgh Power have heard your cries about poor performance, low fuel mileage and the frequent EGR problems that the Volvo D12 and D16…
What contributes to fuel mileage in a semi-truck? Many people think it’s always the engine – change one part on the engine and miracles are supposed…
If you own a truck that is powered by a 2004-2010 Cummins, a 2004-2007 Detroit or a 2004-2010 Cat, we can get you at least one…
Driving a truck on rolling terrain takes skill. Unfortunately, too many of today’s drivers use their cruise control in times when they should not. These drivers…
Are you a quitter? Do you settle for mediocrity?? Do you drive a truck that you are unhappy with because of it’s performance and fuel mileage???…
The 2008 Caterpillar nightmare is finally over for one owner operator! In 2007, I received a phone call from an owner operator stating that he was…