Plain-spoken articles on diesel maintenance, repair and ownership.
Buying a high-mileage diesel truck? Learn what counts as high mileage, the weak points by platform (Power Stroke, Cummins, Duramax), a pre-purchase inspection checklist, and the total cost of ownership questions that actually matter before you sign.
Wondering how many miles a diesel engine can really go? Most well-maintained diesels hit 300,000-500,000+ miles. See platform-by-platform numbers for Power Stroke, Cummins, and Duramax, plus what actually kills a diesel early.
Power Stroke, Cummins, and Duramax engines each carry known weak points tied to specific model years. This guide breaks down what fails, when, and what it costs — so you can shop smarter before you buy.
A used diesel truck inspection checklist that covers cold starts, emissions systems, fluid condition, and platform-specific weak points for Power Stroke, Cummins, and Duramax — plus what a pre-purchase inspection costs and the red flags that mean walk away.
Gas vs diesel comes down to how you use the truck. Diesel wins on towing, torque, and long-haul fuel economy; gas wins on upfront cost and simpler maintenance. This guide breaks down total cost of ownership, platform weak points, and a pre-purchase checklist so you can pick the right engine.
Oil, fuel filters, coolant, glow plugs — keeping a diesel healthy between shop visits
Injectors, turbos, fuel systems and what those trouble codes actually mean
DPF regens, DEF, EGR and SCR — how the emissions system works and fails
PM schedules, DOT inspections and keeping work trucks on the road
Motorhomes, tractors and farm diesel — service that comes to the field
Power Stroke vs Cummins vs Duramax, used-truck checks and ownership costs
What common diesel repairs cost and how to compare quotes
Emissions testing, delete laws and inspection rules by state
