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Trent Riddle

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Diesel Vs. Gas Vs. Hybrid — Comparing The Volkswagen Jetta Lineup

If you’re looking for a small sedan that offers comfort and high mileage in a reliable platform, you need look no further than the Jetta […]
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2015 Golf SportWagen Comparison Test

The Volkswagen Golf was first introduced in the United States in 1974 and is now in its 7th generation. We wrote about the latest version […]
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Installing our Better than New 4R100

In our last issue, we had Remac Transmissions, in San Dimas, California, go through a Ford 4R100 auto trans to make it better than new. […]
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Test Bed Duramax

A Silverado Used For Testing And Fun Mark Broviak has been into performance enhancements for some time now… performance-enhancing parts, that is. In the late […]
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ADVANCED FLOW FORD TURBO What It Is: aFe BladeRunner Turbocharger For 1999 ½ -03 Ford 7.3L Trucks Why You Want It: This BladeRunner turbocharger features […]
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Roll Control

Making Your Ride Less Rocky Truck folks don’t often think about handling, until they need it that is. In normal day-to-day driving, everyone gets used […]
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Repairing A DEF-Contaminated Fuel System

How to Repair A DEF-Contaminated Fuel System In the September 2014 issue of Diesel World we talked about diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), which is used […]
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Slow Your Tow: SSBC Brake Upgrade

While the brakes on your truck are good from the factory, they often are not great for all of your driving needs. Like all components […]

Pan-Tastic: Cleaner Oil for Your Duramax

The oil pan on your Duramax diesel has an odd hump on the bottom. Amazingly, when your D-max oil pan was designed, this hump was […]
The Jeep brand is known around the world for top trail capabilities and the Grand Cherokee carries on this tradition. The EcoDiesel Warrior concept Jeep seen here has been mildly upgraded using Jeep Performance and Mopar parts. It stands apart from those you will see on the dealer lot, but you can have yours outfitted virtually the same way by your dealer.

Jeep Diesel: Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel Warrior

When the Jeep Grand Cherokee with the EcoDiesel V-6 engine was first introduced, we brought our readers the story on this new addition to the […]

2014 Audi Q5: A Hyper-Mileage Luxury Diesel SUV

Earlier this year, we had the chance to test a 2014 Audi Q5 on the open road as well as through a few twisty canyons […]
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Mountaintop Madness: 2014 NADM East Coast Nationals

Going into its sixth year, the NADM East Coast Diesel Nationals is not just another event for diesel trucks; it’s a lifestyle event where people […]

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High-Performance Hose WHAT IT IS: PPE Performance Silicone Hose for Custom Applications WHY YOU WANT IT: PPE’s Performance Silicone Hoses are specifically designed for high-performance […]
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Ford 6.0L Head Fix: Injector Bore Crack Repair Made Easy

The Ford 6.0L engine was made for Ford by International, and, like the 7.3L, it has had its share of problems. In general, both of […]
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Power Up: High-Output Alternator Upgrade

Trucks of the past were known to be spartan. They had only a few things that demanded electrical power, such as a radio, headlamps and […]
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Super Bumpers WHAT IT IS: Bolt-On Replacement Truck Bumpers WHY YOU WANT IT: American Force—a leading manufacturer of custom forged aluminum wheels—has entered the bumper […]
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Ford FICM Fix: 6.0L Diesel Fuel Injection Control Upgrade

Ford introduced the 6.0-liter Power Stroke V-8 in 2003, as a new and purportedly better replacement for the 7.3. Both engines used electronic fuel injection, […]
Positive steering control is essential when driving your truck. It’s even more imperative when towing or hauling a heavy load. A steering upgrade from Cognito Motorsports can reduce play in your front end, slow the rate of wear and make you truck’s steering feel better than new.

GM IFS Steering Fix: Cognito Motorsports Upgrades

Back in 1988, with the introduction of the GMT400 pickup platform, General Motors made a radical change: they introduced an independent front suspension (IFS) for […]

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF): The Downsides of Misuse

Back in the September 2014 issue of Diesel World we talked about diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), which is used as an exhaust treatment in modern […]

Nitto Tire: The Two Newest Grappler Tires

When a tire manufacturer introduces a new tire, it’s a milestone event. The engineering, testing and development to produce a truly new and unique tire […]