1. What's your ride? * 2012 Ram 2500. It has a 5 inch Flo Pro straight pipe. DPF delete, EGR delete, throttle valve delete, pusher intake, stage 2 AFE cold air intake, and an H&S Mini Maxx. Together, my husband and I also have a 3500 Cummins cab chassis flatbed. It is also completely deleted with a 5 inch straight pipe and a smarty jr. 2. What does your truck mean to you? * It honestly means a dream come true. It reminds me that even on the worst days, I am a lucky lady to be able to afford to have something I have wanted since I was a little girl. Looking back even five years ago, I was working to get my master’s degree, and at times barely had money to pay the bills. 3. What do you love about your truck? * I love that my truck has brought me and my husband closer. He is a patient teacher, and has taught me how to do so much on a diesel engine, including my own oil changes. 4. …show more content…
What do you love about the Diesel Industry * I like how the diesel industry is always changing. There is always something new happening. I also like the fun competition of diesel drag races. There is something satisfying about making something like a big truck, hit high horsepower and speed. 5. What you feel the Diesel Industry Lacks? * As a whole, I think the diesel industry lacks promoting women diesel owners. So much is geared towards men, from the color options of parts, to magazines. Many times I would go to evens and look at parts with my husband. 90% of the time, the vendor would think it was for my husband. 6. What is your part in the Diesel Industry * As a spectator, I try to go to most local events, as well as some of the bigger events on the east coast including the upcoming UCC. I am planning to have more work done on my truck this summer, in hopes to put it on the dyno, and make a few passes down the
1. Have you ever wondered how the things you buy get delivered to the stores? Semis, planes, trains, and sometimes boats. The majority of them run on diesel, because diesel is more efficient than a gasoline engine. With the number of diesels on the road everyday there is a high demand for mechanics that are properly trained to work on them. You have to be able to leave home on a moment’s notice to travel and repair trucks on the road. Being a diesel mechanic is very stressful and you never know what you will be working on day to day.
B. Domestic and foreign automotive manufactures have collaborated on developing these systems and the EPA has invested millions of dollars into the research and development to make diesel engines run clean and efficient.
Does diesel mechanics interests you? If so keep on reading and find out a lot of helpful tips to get you started today. It takes a lot to be diesel mechanic including going to school and getting certificates for different type of diesel engines. Have to have so many class hours also science and technician skills and high school diploma .What all do you have to have to be a diesel mechanic?
Ford F-250 6.7 Power-stroke is the greatest diesel on the market. Ford has been making diesel trucks since the 1960's. Ford has the best diesel on the market because of the capabilities, materials, durability, modifications and safety features.
What is the purpose of having a car? Is it to get you to work, or just for weekend getaways and fun adventures?
Some drivers of average sized-passenger cars become (understandably) nervous when driving in the same vicinity as an 18-wheeler. After all, the smaller vehicle would not likely come out on the winning end should there be a collision. The sheer size and weight of those large commercial trucks can create potentially hazardous conditions for the truck drivers and other motorists alike.
Diesel fuel is less refined than gasoline, which is why, until 2004, it was cheaper than gasoline. Diesel fuel is approximately two to three times more powerful of an explosion than gasoline. Diesel fuel is much heavier and oilier than gasoline (Brain). In the 1970’s european car companies converted to diesel due to the big oil crisis. The consumers that bought these cars were quite disappointed because their cars were covered from bumper to bumper in black soot, and not to mention the amount of noise. Diesel was inspired to build this new engine because of the low efficiency at the time. Diesel engines are not as commonly used due to their bad reputation from the early engines which were loud and produced plumes of black smoke
When I was looking at buying a vehicle, I was stuck with a choice of either a gas or diesel engine. I hardly tow or haul so I didn’t need a very powerful engine. I did care about the noise of my engine, and about having to keep up with the maintenance of the vehicle. Now that I decided to get a gas engine I am very happy that I got one, because I didn’t need the extra torque that the diesel engines
While many people may just see an old crashed truck, I see something that’s been a part of my life. It might look unappealing to others, but this vehicle has served my family for a long time. It has assisted us with many tasks, like using it to go on spectacular camping trips, or helping me understand all about the functions of a car, to driving along the dunes of the Outer Banks to make a trip to the beach trip epic.
The exterior designs are quite promising. The truck is built to improve the robustness. The body parts are made of light materials to reduce the overall weight of the new model truck. This is done so that the fuel efficiency of the vehicle is improved. The headlights have been designed with LED lights. The brightness of the lighting has been improved in the new model. The taillights have been redesigned in the new model. The front grille has been slightly modified when compared to the previous model. The bumper has been placed higher in the new model to improve clearance. The wheels of the new Chevy’s model is seen to be very robust to tackle any tough terrain conditions. It measures to 20 inches. The
If you're looking for a way to travel the United States and keep working too, then you may want to think about becoming a truck driver. Depending on the job you get, you could travel all over your state or all across the country. It's a great way to see the landscape of America from your window as you roll along the interstate system. Here are a few things you should know.
Often times, when we think about automobile owners and buyers we think of men. Sports cars and trucks are tailored to the “manliness” of the automobile industry. The reality is, there are more women drivers than men, “women purchase, or are involved in purchasing around 85% of all vehicles.”
German engineer, Rudolf Diesel, built his first prototype engine in 1893. His engine was different than a regular gas engine (The Dirty Truth About Clean Diesel). The diesel engines required no spark plugs to ignite the fuel injected into each cylinder. Pressure and high temperatures cause it to combust spontaneously. Diesel engines ran on a grade of fuel far less flammable than gasoline. Diesels became the workhorse of the twentieth century. Today, many diesel engine manufacturers in the US are being required to regulate the emissions on their product. Multiple government
One of the tasks that every truck driver must complete in their pre-trip inspection is measuring the pressure on each of the tires. This is important for several reasons including, safer operation, improved fuel efficiency and longer tire life. When it's particularly cold, windy and wet out, however, truckers may be tempted to skip this step, or only measure the pressure in the outside tires. While it's understandable that they don't want to be out in the cold any longer than necessary, this is a potentially dangerous practice. For this reason, many fleets incorporate Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), which continually monitor the tires for both pressure and temperature.
What are the industrial uses for diesel? Diesel is used commonly as the fuel for motor vehicles like cars, SUVs, trucks, and buses. It is also a source of fuel in other industries besides transportation, like the construction industry and the use of diesel in power equipment such as forklifts and excavators, and it is used in the agriculture industry powering the tractors and other farming equipment, along with other industries. How good is diesel fuel for you or the environment? Are there concerns in using diesel? Diesel fuel was thought to be around since the mid 1800s but it wasn’t until the late 1800s when the diesel engine was invented. This invention was a very important one in terms of industry because it started the shift from coal to diesel powered engines. However, the shift to use more fuels like diesel has lead to a concern for how close are we to exhausting precious non-renewable energy sources. How much pollution is being released into the atmosphere? Is there an alternative renewable energy source? With the fear of global warming, all fuel sources, including diesel, are beginning to be replaced, or reinvented, with cleaner and safer alternatives. An example of these alternatives is biodiesel. Biodiesel is an alternative to diesel that can be produced from plant products, such as cornstarch and oils produced from soybean and other oil producing crops (Pittman, 2011). One obstacle that is present with biodiesel produced from plant products is the potential loss