The Diesel Podcast

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Is Your Truck Ready? Oct 25, 2022

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Kyle from Hot Shot’s Secret joins us today to talk winter fuel! What temperatures start to give fuel issues? Does this vary pump to pump and how can we avoid fuel gel? We also talk about what to use when the fuel is completely gelled and ways to get the truck running.

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Before Buying a Part, Don’t Make These Mistakes! Oct 24, 2022

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We’ve had an influx of questions about who makes the best transmission, engine or other part. I answer the question today, but from an angle that’s not often considered. Before handing over a credit card to buy, listen to this.

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3 Easy Things To Prevent Catastrophic Failure Oct 22, 2022

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Today we are joined by Chris from Auto Wurks Diesel, a 27 year veteran of the diesel industry. We ask him about winterizing a diesel for winter, catastrophic failure from filters, fuel system damage and more. If you plan on keeping your truck for a while, you’ll want to hear his insights.

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Can Neighbors Report Your Truck? Oct 13, 2022

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One of our listeners reached out to us and wanted to share his opinion about emissions, what is driving it, enforcement, deletes, and the EPA website offering a form to report suspected violations. Don’t miss this candid chat about what’s taking place in diesel/automotive.

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How Well Does a Diesel Engine Do in a Boat? Oct 12, 2022

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Today’s guest took the gas engine out of his boat and swapped in an LBZ. Things weren’t smooth at the start, but he shares with us what he’s learned, why it’s better than gas and tons more. Cooling, oil supply, turbo, electronics and hard parts all face challenges truck applications don’t. We also ask if he has plans for other diesel swaps - 3.0L Duramax, 6.7L Powerstroke or maybe a Cummins!

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Forced to Put DPF/EGR Back On? Oct 09, 2022

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Two questions we’ve gotten are 1) how much does it cost to return a truck to stock and 2) can emission systems be proactively maintained? Vinny from Lead Foot Diesel shares his experiences with costs of returning to stock and products that help maintain emissions parts.

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Fastest VGT LML on The Planet Oct 06, 2022

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Today’s guest chats with us about his LML running the fastest times with a VGT. We talk with him about the truck’s power recipe, suspension, weight savings and a lot more. He also tells us how diesels are at a major disadvantage in California.

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Most Powerful Cummins Ever? Oct 05, 2022

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Today’s guest is Chris Patterson from Unrivaled Diesel. His truck just made 3401hp and 4556 ft lbs of torque. We ask him how his truck got to this power level, making 48RE’s live under these conditions, and how to build a towing 48RE to last!

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Old Coolant Destroying Engines Oct 04, 2022

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An overlooked part of diesel engine maintenance is the cooling system. Are all coolants the same? Does it matter if different types are mixed? Mark from Amsoil joins us to go over what can go wrong, the damage that results and how you can avoid it.

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Do Reman Injectors Suck? Sep 23, 2022

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The age-old question has been, is new better than reman? We asked Lenny Reed, owner of Dynomite Diesel Products, and the answer will surprise you. He also tells us about some big sales, and new equipment in the shop and we jump into the diesel vs EV debate. 20% off with code: DIESEL20 https://kershaw.kaiusa.com/

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