It’s finally here! The CL8 Internal Engine Cleaning System has arrived at our shop. If you want your engine and oil to be really clean after…
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Not everyone loves electronic diesel engines. Because of the “issues” with these new engines, there’s been a resurgence of older mechanical Caterpillar 3406Bs, as well as…
An oil leak on the rear of a Series 60 Detroit is not an easy or economical repair. The leak is generally between the engine block…
Here we go! This is the beginning of our 38th year of working for owner operators to improve their lives by helping them improve the performance,…
If you are noticing a loss of turbo boost with your truck, it could be a simple fix you can perform yourself. Sometimes, the cure for…
ChampTruck is ready to go for 2015. That’s right, semi-truck road racing is coming back to the USA, and this time, the rules are set up…
BIG NEWS! We finally have the Volvo (and Western Star and International) heavy duty exhaust manifold for the 12.7 Detroit in stock. This manifold replaces the…
There is an old saying that says, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” For some who live by this creed, they are missing a vital…
“My truck smokes!” Many times during the week I will answer the phone and hear this statement. Before I can help you, I will first need…
Here at Pittsburgh Power, we have recently had two trucks in our shop that were suffering from Asphaltene, or black fuel, which is caused by hot…
The Pittsburgh Power Performance Computers are back! Yes, we have completed our mandated EPA emissions testing on the Cummins ISX, ISX-EGR, Detroit DDEC3 and DDEC4 engines,…
The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, KY is over for another year. It was a great show! It’s always a pleasure to speak to so…
There has never been a better time to keep and rebuild your old iron. Since the EGR engine came out in 2003, we have been telling…
Over the years of writing this article I have often compared trucks to the human body. Think about it: both of them need clean oxygen, a…
This month, to get the New Year started off right, I thought it might be a good time to review some of the topics we have…