The Diesel Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Custom Tuning Just Got Easier! Mar 21, 2025

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Edge Products has a new custom tuning option that saves money, can be added to existing monitors, and has partnered with industry-leading tuners to deliver it to your truck. We discuss which trucks are currently supported, ones that will be added soon, and the future of custom tuning made easy!

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Cummins is Plagued by 3 Things Mar 20, 2025

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Kat from Siskiyou Diesel Performance talks 6.7L Cummins with us today! Lifter issues, emission system woes, factory oil changes intervals, and other major problems (and fixes) are discussed for 5th Gen Ram trucks.

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2025 RAM/Cummins - Dud or Perfect Truck? Mar 18, 2025

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Cummins fans are wondering how the 2025 model compares to previous years, and its competition from Ford and GM. Derek Rose from DNR Customs got his hands on a brand new truck, drove it with and without a trailer, got a feel for the new 8 speed, and tore into the engine. How does the RAM stack up with the new powertrain, injectors and glow plugs, lifters, and overall feel?

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Top Myths of Fuel Additives Mar 13, 2025

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Hot Shot’s Secret stops by to talk about the top myths of diesel fuel additives. We cover lubrication, cost, treat rate, cetane, old school products, and more!

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We Couldn’t Believe Issues with This Truck Mar 12, 2025

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Siskiyou Diesel joins us to share trends they are seeing with the L5P and OEM failures. The list is extensive - and shocking. Give a listen as they walk us through each issue, if fixes exist, and more!

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Duramax Problems Exposed! Expert Tells Us Fixes Mar 07, 2025

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Dmaxstore joins us today to discuss Duramax problems, from the L5P and LML, back to the LB7. Erik Miller, from their R&D department, and talks about new products, testing, and how to keep these trucks on the road. We also talk about their cool builds, ranging from a square body Duramax swap to the baby Duramax!

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Major Issues with This Truck! Mar 06, 2025

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With trucks coming out of warranty, consistent problems are starting to show as a pattern. Kat from Siskiyou Diesel talks with us today about common failures popping up with the 6.7L Powerstroke. We discuss where they come from and simple fixes that can help avoid the expensive failures.

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DEF Crystallization + Clogged DPF’s Mar 05, 2025

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Rislone chats with us today about ways we can protect against DEF crystallization, DPF’s clogging, and fuel issues from the pump. We also discuss new industries with emissions challenges and ways Rislone is approaching solutions.

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This OEM Engine Part Will Break At 11,000 Miles? Feb 28, 2025

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Fleece Performance joins us today to talk about a needed fix on the 6.7L Powerstroke! The guys explain how the factory part fails (even within 11,000 miles), how they fixed it, plus other solutions to keep trucks on the road. From fuel fittings to electrical, we discuss quality options that fix the problem from the start.

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The Best Upgrades You Need! Feb 27, 2025

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Dan’s Diesel Performance chats with us about one of the best upgrades for LB7-L5P trucks! We take a look at drop-in turbos and how they change response, EGT control, and fit into a strategy for power. We also ask them how L5P’s are holding up to power and their opinion of the 10 speed Allison.

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