Why can transmission and differential oils stay clean for 250,000 miles or longer but not the engine oil? What makes engine oil dirty is the combustion…
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BEE SEEN. Do you have a problem with taillights covering up with snow and ice? Me too, until now. My name is Tom Chupp. I invented…
If you’ve been listening to The Power Hour with Kevin Rutherford of late, you will have heard talk of our chassis dyno getting ready to have…
With the political recession upon us, it’s imperative that we all extend the life of our equipment through preventative maintenance. Everything is expensive, so each month…
Some customers will come to us and ask, “Why do I need a new intake manifold on my ISX? Isn’t stock good enough?” The short answer…
Burned turbochargers are a good reason to have a working pyrometer, with the thermocouple in the exhaust manifold, and a turbo boost gauge. It’s also very…
It’s been two years since the last Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), and in that time, a lot has happened at Pittsburgh Power. Max Mileage FBC has…
In the span of two weeks, we have seen the same failure on two different trucks. These engines were different model years with different after-treatment configurations. …
It’s 2010 and you have finally bought yourself that shiny new 3/4-ton diesel-powered monster that you have wanted since you can remember. You couldn’t be happier. …
Winter brings extra challenges for truck owners with DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) equipped trucks. DEF needs to be at a certain temperature in order to vaporize…
The shortages our country is experiencing are making their way to diesel fuel and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). If the current shortages of mechanics, trucks, and…
Repair shops struggle as the scarcity of replacement parts are keeping trucks in shops and drivers in waiting rooms. Here at Pittsburgh Power, we are also…
For those of you who came to our 2021 Victory Road Truck Show, we’d like to thank you. We had 93 trucks and a very healthy…
If you’re looking for new ways to increase efficiency, one thing to keep in mind is the overall weight of the tractor. “Lightweighting” is a popular…
When you call us with engine or truck related problems, please help us help you by knowing exactly what engine, transmission and rear gear ratio your…