by Diesel Repair | Jul 19, 2022 | Diagnostic Guides and Troubleshooting
Volvo Trucks is a Swedish truck manufacturer owned by the same company that also owns Mack Trucks and Renault Trucks. Volvo Trucks first started in 1928 and is a global powerhouse. This blog post will walk you through all the Volvo Truck models that have existed since...
by Diesel Repair | Jul 14, 2022 | Diagnostic Guides and Troubleshooting
Peterbilt Motors Company is a truck manufacturer owned by PACCAR. The company dates back to 1939, known as the Fageol Truck & Motor Company. It has since become one of the most prestigious truck manufacturers in the diesel industry. Peterbilt trucks are well-known...
by Diesel Repair | Jun 15, 2022 | Diagnostic Guides and Troubleshooting, Diesel Repair, Maintenance Tips and Procedures
Diagnostic trouble codes, also known as DTCs, are alerts from your truck’s electronic control modules (ECMs) that an issue exists. When a DTC becomes “active”, an indicator in your dash will illuminate so that the driver is aware. This light can look different...
by Diesel Repair | May 13, 2022 | Diagnostic Guides and Troubleshooting
Allison transmissions are practically legendary. For over a century, they’ve been integral to the Indianapolis 500, the war effort, and freight. How do they work? How have they lasted so long and built such a reputation? What sorts of problems can they have? And...
by Diesel Repair | Apr 15, 2022 | Diagnostic Guides and Troubleshooting, Diesel Repair
Do you know what an AAT is? What about a banjo? (No, not the musical instrument.) A cornbinder? The Complex World of Commercial Trucks The commercial truck industry has its own language, complete with acronyms and jargon. As the industry and the words used to...
by Diesel Repair | Feb 22, 2022 | Diagnostic Guides and Troubleshooting
CAT manufactured commercial truck diesel engines for many years but exited the business back in 2010. Their manufacturing still exists today, except they are done for various off-highway equipment and machines. The goal of Diesel Laptops has been to provide clients...
