FS Dieselex Gold high performance diesel fuel, FS Suprex Gold ESP premium heavy duty diesel engine oil and a meticulous maintenance program paid big dividends for Dave Marti of Dave Marti Trucking, located in Forrest, Illinois.  Ten years ago, Dave and his wife Linda decided to venture out and start their own trucking business.  His first purchase was a 2007 Peterbilt 379.  In December 2017, and after a million miles with no major repairs, it was time to tear the engine down and look for wear.  Marti, and his mechanic Caleb Long at JX Peterbilt in Bloomington, Illinois, were surprised at the results.  Little carbon buildup, few signs of visible wear, and the appearance of a typical engine at a fraction of the miles Marti had logged.

If you haven't already been required to handle diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), the day may be coming.  Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems are commonplace on modern diesel engines.  The technology has been used for many years and its effectiveness is well documented.  But sloppy handling procedures can cause problems.  This article addresses some of the common issues that contribute to equipment downtime and DEF contamination.

Lubricant, coolant, and grease recommendations for on-road and off-road equipment are now available on the FS Lube Advisor^SM web site.  Just enter a little information about your equipment and you'll get the answers you need.  Click here: fs.lubeadvisor.com