Diesel particulate filters allow truck diesels to meet ever-tightening emissions standards and help engine makers tune to minimize diesel exhaust fluid consumption. The DPF’s job is similar to that of ...

Diesel trucks are built tough and can last up to five years without issue. However, I've worked on trucks — both professionally and in my garage — for a decade, and I've seen how long they can last ...

Only ever use Superdiesel and stick to the same brand. After starting the car stay in lower gears keeping the revs to between 1500 and 2000 for the first five to ten miles (don't bimble along at ...

While the diesel particulate filter itself requires little maintenance, proper attention to related systems will help avoid problems. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2007 emissions ...

KING CITY, Ont. — There’s more than one way to skin a cat, and as it turns out, the same can be said for the cleaning of diesel particulate filters (DPFs). Lee Abrahamson of Assegai Automotive was at ...

CCJ Innovators profiles carriers and fleets that have found innovative ways to overcome trucking’s challenges. If you know a carrier that has displayed innovation, contact CCJ Editor Jason Cannon at ...

Careful DPF maintenance will boost both your uptime and bottom line. When the diesel particulate filter was introduced with the change to 2007 engine technology, manufacturers were careful to explain ...